Analytic Chemist
About The Position
Peraton is seeking an analytical chemist / subject matter expert to support the mission-critical needs of its customer. In this role, the individual will serve as a strategic technical advisor to Contracting Officer’s Technical Representatives (COTRs), ensuring that third-party laboratories and device developers adhere to standards for chemical detection, sample analysis, and remote sensing. Peraton is a national security company that provides mission capability integration and transformative enterprise IT solutions to protect the nation and its allies. The company operates across all domains (land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace) and partners with essential government agencies and all branches of the U.S. armed forces, solving complex challenges for its customers globally.
Requirements
- Active TS/SCI security clearance with relevant polygraph.
- Master’s or PhD in Analytical Chemistry, Forensic Science, or closely related physical science.
- A minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience performing analytical chemistry techniques (e.g., GC/MS, LC/MS) in a professional laboratory environment.
Nice To Haves
- Subject matter expertise in environmental fate (how chemical signatures degrade); chemical detection technologies (mass spectrometry, spectroscopy, etc.); and CWA (chemical warfare agent) signatures, precursors, and dual-use chemicals.
- Experience navigating the Intelligence Community or Department of Defense (DoD) ecosystems, with an understanding of the intelligence cycle.
- Experience in project management (from requirements gathering to field testing).
- Familiarity with integrating chemical sensors into unmanned platforms (UAVs, UGVs).
Responsibilities
- Perform rigorous technical reviews of laboratory analytical data to ensure accuracy, precision, and adherence to established protocols, translating chemical findings into actionable insights.
- Collaborate with the customer to define and document sample analysis requirements, specifying chemical target lists tailored to mission-specific threats.
- Advise on sampling techniques and preservation strategies for various media (soil, air, water, surfaces), ensuring the integrity of chemical signatures from the point of collection to the laboratory bench.
Benefits
- Eligible for overtime
- Eligible for shift differential
- Eligible for a discretionary bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
