OverviewJob Title: Organic Chemist
Location: Arnold AFB, TN
Job Family Code: R – Scientific Research & Analysis
Function/Branch: Engineering / Engineering Solutions
Directorate: Engineering & Technical Support
Position Type: Regular, Full-Time
Pay Type: Exempt
Grade: L09 (RA0915) – L10 (RA1017)
Salary Range or Starting Hourly Rate: L09: $117,000 - $156,000; L10: $142,000 - $189,500 / per year
Overview
Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for a chemist to join the Engineering Solutions team supporting the Test Operations and Sustainment contract at Arnold Engineering Development Complex at Arnold AFB, TN. This engineer will be working as a member of an integrated team responsible for maintaining and sustaining the United States Air Force Test Operations and Sustainment efforts.
Open to internal and external candidates
Job Summary
The Chemical and Metallurgical Services Group is seeking a highly qualified organic chemist with a strong background in organic chemistry to perform chemical tests and analysis. You will work independently to conduct analyses to determine trace and major organic compounds, calibrate instruments and use sophisticated analytical instrumentation.
Job Duties:
- Under the supervision of the Chemistry Laboratory Supervisor, responsible for the analysis of drinking water, wastewater, soils, oils, fuels, and industrial hygiene media for the presence of a variety of organic analytes utilizing methods prescribed by EPA, NIOSH, ASTM, and others.
- Performs all required instrument calibrations, routine maintenance, and method quality control procedures according to the appropriate method citation.
- Utilizes sophisticated analytical instrumentation, such as Gas Chromatography (FID, ECD, and TCD), GC/Mass Spectrometry, HPLC, FTIR and the associated extractions (liquid/liquid, soxhlet, purge and trap) to determine target analytes or identify unknown materials.
- Modifies or creates methods to analyze unique sample matrices to meet customer needs.
- Train junior chemists to operate and maintain instrumentation.
- Enters all results and quality control parameters into the LIMS.
- Maintain all necessary reagents and supplies.
- Document all steps of analysis, extractions, dilutions, calibrations, and maintenance in accordance with the Chem Lab Quality Assurance Plan and associated test procedures.
- Ability to correctly obtain acceptable results on all external performance evaluation samples.
- Ability to accurately formulate analytical calibration standards using volumetric glassware and gravimetric techniques.
- Ability to obtain acceptable results on internal challenge samples to document proficiency.
- Occasional travel to vendor training courses for instrument operation and maintenance.
- Cleaning laboratory glassware.
- It is a condition of employment to wear company issued PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Chemistry with a minimum of 8 years of hands-on laboratory experience, OR Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Chemistry with a minimum of 6 years of hands-on laboratory experience, ORD. degree in Chemistry with a minimum of 4 years of hands-on laboratory experience.
- Experience must include hands-on working experience in an analytical chemistry laboratory as an organic chemist operating Gas Chromatography (specifically with FID, ECD, and TCD detectors), GC/Mass Spectrometry, HPLC, and FTIR instruments
- Experience must include performing the following extraction techniques: purge & trap, soxhlet, and liquid/liquid extraction
- Experience developing analytical methodologies, troubleshooting and correcting instrument malfunctions, and interpreting analytical data
- Experience authoring technical reports or scientific documents, and presenting analytical findings
- Must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance and maintain authorized user access to the AEDC local area network.
- U.S. Citizenship is required due to federal government contract compliance requirements and the necessity to access secure federal databases and networks on Arnold Air Force Base.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree in organic chemistry or related field.
- Expertise in the analysis of industrial hygiene media for organics in air.
- Active Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance.
What We Offer
- Competitive salaries
- Continuing education assistance
- Multiple healthcare benefits packages
- 401K with employer matching
- Paid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule
