Senior Scientist (Forensic/Analytical Chemist) - CBP (Onsite)

BluePath Labs•Sterling, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Scientist will support a 24/7 watch floor operation. There may be shift work and work schedules may vary depending on mission requirements. Employees may need to remain on call even when not scheduled. Candidates must be able to pass a technical evaluation and a government background investigation to be considered. This an exciting and fast paced opportunity to have a positive impact on the Nation. The position is located at a government site located near Sterling, VA.

Requirements

U.S. Citizen
Active Secret Clearance or ability to obtain
5+ years' experience in laboratory analysis and testing, general spectroscopy, and/or interpretation of spectral data.
Earned a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in a physical science or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Has successfully completed two semesters of organic chemistry and one semester of analytical chemistry.
Has good written and oral communication skills.
Proficient in MS Word and Excel.
Has basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

Supervises the work of assigned technical reachback staff
Conducts technical reviews of report findings from reachback staff
Performs analysis of FTIR and Raman spectra with or without reference libraries
Performs other WMD spectral analyses including radiation
Predicts FTIR spectra based on chemical structure
Reports findings of FTIR and Raman spectra analysis
Prepares and gives oral and written reports on findings as directed within given time and mission parameters
Prepares monthly reports of reachback activity and chemical identifications
Provides troubleshooting and technical support for field chemical screening devices
Creates and maintains centralized libraries of FTIR and Raman spectra
Be a site lead responsible for accomplishment of all requirements of this SOW