Mriglobal - Charlottesville, VA
posted 4 months ago
MRIGlobal is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our Integrated Defense Solutions Business Unit as a Staff Chemist in Charlottesville, VA. This position is ideal for someone with a strong background in analytical chemistry, particularly in gas chromatography - mass spectrometry (GC-MS). The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic team of scientists engaged in chemical forensics and analysis, contributing to the development of technically sound solutions to real-world problems. As a Staff Chemist, you will play a crucial role in supporting and directing research and development laboratory activities. This includes gaining a thorough understanding of relevant federal programs, quality assurance, safety protocols, and standard operating procedures (SOPs). You will be expected to apply your knowledge of GC-MS theory and practical operation to creatively resolve problems and meet client expectations and deadlines. Additionally, this position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance, which necessitates U.S. citizenship. Your responsibilities will encompass a variety of tasks, including direct and/or perform standard preparation, sample preparation, and sample analysis. You will operate, maintain, and troubleshoot various analytical instruments, develop analytical methods, prepare SOPs, and perform technical reviews of analytical data and reports. Furthermore, you will be involved in writing or contributing to technical proposals, reports, and papers for publication or presentation, ensuring that results are clear and conclusions are well-supported. Interaction with clients to provide updates and summaries of testing results will also be a key aspect of your role.