Chemist

Forge Forward is searching for a Chemist to support a client in the Norfolk, VA area. Requires a minimum 5 years’ experience in an environmental field that includes conducting analytical chemistry tests using a variety of industry standard instruments and samples and analyzing results for compliance with established guidelines. Experience researching standards and analyzing data to assess quality practices plus 3 years technical writing experience and expert use of PC based applications is required. Must have an active Secret clearance and US citizenship. Position will be hybrid with some remote work possible.

Will support Department of Defense (DoD) environmental and shipyard-based programs with the Navy’s Laboratory Quality and Accreditation Office (LQAO). Must have analytical laboratory experience as well as ability to apply laboratory methodology, policies and procedures to determine data quality. Basic knowledge of chemistry and laboratory instrumentation required. Must have the ability to review standard policies, procedures, and test methods to draw conclusions on laboratory compliance to governing standards. The position will also provide meeting and webinar support for government workshops and subgroups; this tasking includes facilitation, notetaking and administrative/logistics support. Travel could be up to 20%.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an environmental field that includes conducting analytical chemistry tests using a variety of industry standard instruments and samples.
• Three (3) years of technical writing experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry (Degree in Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, or Engineering that includes a minimum of 30 semester hours in Chemistry may be substituted.)
• Expert use of PC based applications (Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and SharePoint).
• US citizen with active Secret clearance.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.

Functional Skills and Responsibilities:

• Professional knowledge of chemistry principles, theories, and practices.
• Knowledge of laboratory quality and SOP management.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• High degree of expertise working with Microsoft Office tools.
• Familiarity with the statistical analysis of data.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Excellent administrative skills to include meeting planning, facilitation, logistics and notetaking.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a demanding work environment.
• Commitment to learning new skills and applying them directly to current work.
• Ability to work independently and actively contribute and collaborate with project teams.

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge of ISO 17025:2017 requirements and quality system practices.
• Project management.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Portsmouth, VA 23709

Salary : $65,000 - $75,000