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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The JRAD salary range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. There are many factors considered when determining the compensation provided in an offer. These factors include, but are not limited to position responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and contract terms and conditions.