Chemist

OVERVIEW OF ASSIGNMENT This temporary Chemist will work in the agency’s air quality laboratory and may be called upon to assist in all laboratory departments or with the laboratory’s field work. May conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical and physical analyses of air samples, using a variety of techniques, procedures and instrumentation, including Ultra High Performance Liquid Chromatography (UHPLC), Gas Chromatography / Flame Ionization Detector (GC / FID), Gas Chromatography / Mass Spectrometry (GC / MS), Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP / MS), Ion Chromatography (IC), Proton Transfer Reaction Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry (PTR-MS), and spectroscopic methods to evaluate air quality samples for types and concentrations of contaminants present. May assist with other laboratory duties as needed. REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT BS IN CHEMISTRY IS REQUIRED, from an accredited US college or university, preferably with an emphasis in analytical chemistry or instrumental analysis. REQUIRES experience conducting qualitative and quantitative chemical and physical analyses using a variety of techniques, procedures and instrumentation. Knowledge of and experience with chromatographic, spectroscopic and / or mass spectrometric methods is highly desired. The ability to manage multiple tasks, while adhering to chain-of-custody and documentation requirements is critical. Candidates with the most directly-related or transferable professional experience will be given highest consideration.