Science and Technical Support Services (STSSC) For
Akicita Federal, LLC•Boulder, CO, CO
•$120,000 - $124,800•Onsite
About The Position
Join a national water-quality laboratory as a senior Chemical Analyst / Subject Matter Expert supporting trace-level environmental analysis. You will validate and improve analytical methods, safeguard data quality, and mentor laboratory staff — playing a central role in the integrity of environmental data used to inform national water-resource decisions.
Requirements
- B.S. in Chemistry
- Minimum 4 years as a senior scientist and 8+ years as an environmental chemist in a NELAC-, EPA-, or state-certified drinking-water laboratory
- Hands-on organic and/or inorganic method validation and testing, including equipment as complex as triple-quadrupole (QQQ) mass spectrometry
- Working knowledge of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and QC/QA statistics
- Ability to obtain and maintain a federal background investigation; U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree in chemistry or related field
- Experience with GC/MS, LC/MS/MS, and ICP-MS/OES
- Proficiency with Python or R for data analysis; experience with analytical/statistical software (e.g., MassHunter, Target)
Responsibilities
- Perform chemical analysis and data analysis of instrumental analytical batches
- Validate new methods, troubleshoot existing methods, and test production methods against data-quality objectives and internal QC limits
- Lead method development, re-validation, and documentation in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025 and NELAC standards, comparable to US EPA and Standard Methods
- Use internal QC studies to calculate accuracy, bias, and variability; produce statistical, graphical, and summary QC/QA reports
- Serve as the point of contact for theoretical and interpretive questions in the organic or inorganic unit
- Train and mentor analytical staff; propose SOP updates as methods and regulations change
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
