Analytical Chemist

Job Summary

1.0 Background

• The Applied Materials Division (AMD) at the client conducts applied research to develop sustainable innovative technologies to improve the efficiency of resource and energy utilization; to minimize our dependence on imported energy; and to enhance our national security.

2.0 Scope

• An appropriately qualified analytical chemist will provide technical expertise in the following critical areas: prepare samples, characterize and analyze various substances from R&D and a scale‐up process for production of advanced materials.

3.0 Objectives

• An appropriately qualified analytical chemist will provide technical expertise in the following critical areas: prepare samples, characterize and analyze various substances from R&D and a scale‐up process for production of advanced materials.

4.0 Tasks and Delivery (Job Description)

• Conduct complex, multi-instrument analysis on various materials for electrochemical energy storage, nanomaterials, catalysts and other materials as needed. Samples must be analyzed in a timely manner and results reported back to allow for process improvements. This task will be conducted daily.
• Troubleshoot and conduct routine maintenance of analytical instruments. Instruments must be calibrated as needed. Schedule manufacturer’s technical support for annual preventative maintenance. Write safety plan for work.
• Train users for selected instruments. They must be trained to the correct operation of the instrument and monitored to ensure proper procedures are followed. Keep instrument usage logs.
• Write and periodically update SOP’s and safety documentation for instrument operation. The documents will be updated on an annual basis or sooner if new protocols or sample materials are introduced. This task will be conducted as needed or annually.

5.0 Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• An expert level skills is required in the following categories: analytical techniques including ICP-MS, ICP-OES, XRD, TGA/DSC, SEM-EDS, ion beam mill and microwave sample digester.
• The individual must have 10 years’ experience with operating and maintaining modern analytical and materials characterization equipment typically found in laboratories conducting research in chemical synthesis.
• Good oral and written communication skills are necessary as well as the basic ability to use Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel for communications, data analysis, and tracking.

6.0 Work Schedule

• Contract employees are expected to work a standard 40-hour week. However, the programmatic needs of individual research groups mandate that completion of the scheduled experiments has the highest priority. It is sometimes impossible to complete scheduled experiments in a normal workday (8 hours). Contract employees may be required to work overtime or on a weekend. Supervisors for individual research projects will determine individual work schedules.

7.0 Technical Direction of Work

• The Analytical Chemist will work under the supervision of the Manager

8.0 Computer Protection Program

• The contractor(s) may have root access to government computers and/or Business Information Systems. The contractor(s) shall adhere to all policies and procedures of the client computer Protection Program, must not bypass any procedures established to protect data, applications, hardware, or communications at the client, must maintain a work environment that will satisfy audit, privacy, and protection requirements, and must report any findings of inadequacies to the technical contact and the Client Cyber Security Representative.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $35 - $40