Organic Chemist

BNH•San Marcos, TX

1d•$117,000 - $189,500•Onsite

About The Position

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) is hiring an Organic Chemist to join its Engineering Solutions team supporting the Test Operations and Sustainment contract at Arnold Engineering Development Complex at Arnold AFB, Tennessee. The role is part of an integrated team responsible for maintaining and sustaining U.S. Air Force Test Operations and Sustainment efforts. The Chemical and Metallurgical Services Group seeks an experienced organic chemist to conduct chemical testing and analysis, working independently to identify trace and major organic compounds and to calibrate and operate sophisticated analytical instruments. Under the supervision of the Chemistry Laboratory Supervisor, the chemist analyzes drinking water, wastewater, soils, oils, fuels, and industrial hygiene media for organic analytes using prescribed EPA, NIOSH, ASTM, and other methods. The position includes calibrating and maintaining instruments, following method quality-control procedures, using analytical instruments and extraction techniques, adapting or developing methods for unique sample matrices, training junior chemists, recording results in LIMS, and maintaining laboratory supplies and documentation. The role also requires acceptable performance on external evaluation and internal challenge samples, occasional travel for vendor training, and wearing company-issued PPE as directed. This is a regular, full-time, exempt position based at Arnold AFB, TN. A chemistry degree and substantial hands-on analytical laboratory experience are required, with the required experience duration depending on degree level. U.S. citizenship is required, and the employee must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance and authorized access to the AEDC local area network. BNH does not provide immigration-related employment authorization support for this position.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and at least 8 years of hands-on laboratory experience, or Master of Science in Chemistry and at least 6 years of hands-on laboratory experience, or doctoral degree in Chemistry and at least 4 years of hands-on laboratory experience.
Hands-on experience in an analytical chemistry laboratory as an organic chemist operating gas chromatography with FID, ECD, and TCD detectors, GC/mass spectrometry, HPLC, and FTIR instruments.
Experience performing purge-and-trap, soxhlet, and liquid/liquid extraction techniques.
Experience developing analytical methodologies, troubleshooting and correcting instrument malfunctions, and interpreting analytical data.
Experience authoring technical reports or scientific documents and presenting analytical findings.
Ability to obtain and maintain an active security clearance and authorized user access to the AEDC local area network.
U.S. citizenship is required due to federal government contract compliance and the need to access secure federal databases and networks on Arnold Air Force Base.
Wear company-issued PPE in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in organic chemistry or a related field.
Expertise analyzing industrial hygiene media for organics in air.
Active Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

Analyze drinking water, wastewater, soils, oils, fuels, and industrial hygiene media for organic analytes using methods prescribed by EPA, NIOSH, ASTM, and other sources.
Perform instrument calibrations, routine maintenance, and method quality-control procedures in accordance with applicable method citations.
Use gas chromatography with FID, ECD, and TCD detectors, GC/mass spectrometry, HPLC, and FTIR, along with liquid/liquid, soxhlet, and purge-and-trap extractions, to determine target analytes or identify unknown materials.
Modify or create analytical methods for unique sample matrices to meet customer needs.
Train junior chemists to operate and maintain instrumentation.
Enter analytical results and quality-control parameters into the LIMS.
Maintain necessary reagents and supplies.
Document analyses, extractions, dilutions, calibrations, and maintenance according to the Chemistry Laboratory Quality Assurance Plan and associated test procedures.
Obtain acceptable results on external performance-evaluation samples and internal challenge samples to document proficiency.
Formulate analytical calibration standards using volumetric glassware and gravimetric techniques.
Attend occasional vendor training courses on instrument operation and maintenance.
Clean laboratory glassware.
Wear company-issued PPE as directed by supervisors and company policy.
Perform other related duties as required.