Chemist

JRAD is seeking candidates for an immediate fill. This position is located in Indian Head, MD.

Job Duties:

• Analyzes environmental and/or air samples for Chemical contamination
• Operates and maintains laboratory equipment (e.g., Gas and Liquid Chromatography, Mass Spectrometers, and performs basic maintenance and checks on common laboratory systems
• Uses Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) software for managing analytical data
• Participates in laboratory proficiency testing activities and maintains QA/QC records to include performance charts, control limits, and detection and reporting limits for analytical methods governing use of laboratory instrumentation
• Maintains operator manuals and procedures
• Meticulously adheres to laboratory procedures, data management practices and safety protocols in accordance with Laboratory Quality Assurance Plans and safety policies/regulations
• Maintains inventory of lab supplies

Travel Requirements: Ability to travel 15% of the time is required.

Required Skills and Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or similar, from an accredited college or university
• At least 10 years of experience with quantitative analysis of chemical compounds
• Must have experience with quality management standards (e.g., ISO 17025 or similar), sample preparation methods, techniques, regulations, protocols, safety measures, and the operation and maintenance of chemical laboratory instrumentation
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Excel, Project, Word, Access, and Power Point
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Security Clearance:

Active Secret is required

When you work for JRAD you will never be just a number. We put people before profits!

JRAD is committed to the health and well-being of its employees. We offer more paid time off than the average company upon hire and the following benefits are available to all full-time employees:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical & dependent day care
• Disability Insurance
• 401K Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement

JRAD is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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