Staff Chemist – Focused Ion Beam–Scanning Electron Microscopy (FIB-SEM)
About The Position
MRIGlobal is seeking a Staff Chemist to join the Integrated Defense Solutions Business Unit in Charlottesville, Virginia. The position supports chemical forensics and analytical research using elemental analysis, chromatography, and mass spectrometry. The successful candidate will provide strong technical expertise and scientific judgment while working collaboratively in a laboratory team. The Staff Chemist supports and leads research and development laboratory activities while ensuring compliance with applicable federal program requirements, quality assurance practices, safety requirements, and standard operating procedures. The role calls for an understanding of spectroscopy and chromatography theory, practical experience operating analytical instruments, and the ability to apply scientific judgment to solve complex problems and meet client expectations. U.S. citizenship is required, and the candidate must be eligible to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Chemistry or a related field; or an M.S. in Chemistry or a related field with at least 3 years of related experience; or a B.S. in Chemistry or a related field with 6–8 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Strong organizational skills, problem-solving ability, and adaptability to changing priorities.
- Ability to maintain complete, legible, and logically organized laboratory records and documentation.
- PC skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Project, and Outlook, and ability to learn new software and systems.
- Must be a U.S. citizen and eligible to obtain a Department of Defense clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Focused Ion Beam–Scanning Electron Microscopy (FIB-SEM).
- Prior experience with GC-MS and LC-MS instrumentation, including high-resolution mass spectrometry and tandem mass spectrometry.
- Experience maintaining laboratory compliance with applicable safety and security requirements.
- Prior experience leading laboratory activities, technical projects, or scientific teams.
- Experience reviewing laboratory records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with applicable procedures.
Responsibilities
- Direct or perform standard preparation, sample preparation, and sample analysis tasks.
- Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot a variety of analytical instrumentation.
- Develop and validate analytical methods.
- Prepare standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Perform technical reviews of analytical data and reports.
- Write or contribute to technical proposals, reports, and papers for publication or presentation, communicating clear results and concise, well-supported conclusions.
- Communicate with clients to provide updates and summarize testing results.
- Support and lead research and development laboratory activities while following applicable federal program, quality assurance, safety, and procedural requirements.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability coverage
- Gym reimbursement
- Mental health support, including no-cost counseling
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Award-winning employer retirement matches
- Paid parental leave
- Flexible culture that encourages work-life integration
- Tuition reimbursement
- Wellness resources and benefits, including virtual coaching and onsite health screenings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
