Position Description & QualificationsSerco supports the US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) by providing laboratory support services for the purpose of assisting USEPA achieve its mission of protecting human health and the environment. We are seeking a professional chemist who will perform chemical analyses, instrument calibrations, instrument maintenance, data interpretation and validation.
May consider full-time remote work. Candidate in Ada, OK will eventually be required to report on-site 5 days per week once the office is open.
You will be part of a team working daily with USEPA.
As senior organic chemist, you can expect to:- Review laboratory analytical data in accordance with EPA National Functional Guidelines.
- Perform instrumental analysis for organic compounds (GC/MS) and perform technical peer review of analytical data.
- Prepare technical reports documenting results of data validation or analyses.
To be successful in this role you will have:- A bachelor's degree (in chemistry or a related scientific discipline) and eight years of directly related experience; master's degree (in chemistry or a related scientific discipline) and six years of experience; or a Ph.D. (in chemistry or a related scientific discipline) and four years of experience
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills and the ability to think critically
- Knowledge of chemical/physical principles, theories, and established methodologies adequate to manage the full range of duties involved in conducting analytical chemistry projects and/or data validation for analytical chemistry projects
- Extensive experience using analytical instruments for analyzing organic compounds and direct experience supervising analytical chemists and laboratory operations and/or performing data validation
- This position is contingent upon Public Trust certification
Additional desired experience and skills:- Experience performing S4VEM data validation of CLP data.
If you are interested in supporting the USEPA mission and making the environment safer for the public, submit your application now for consideration.
Pay TransparencyOur Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance-so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities.Benefits - Comprehensible benefits for full-time employees (part-time employees receive a limited package tailored to their role):
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
- 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
- Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
- Employee Assistance Plan
To review all Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/about-us.
Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans. The application window for this position is for no more than 60 days. We encourage candidates to apply promptly after the posting date, as the position may close earlier if filled or if the application volume exceeds expectations. Please submit applications exclusively through Serco's external (or internal) career site. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: [redacted].
