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BluePath Labs is a fast-growing research and consulting company committed to solving complex problems for federal, state, and local government clients. BluePath's extensive experience in Government, Military, Commercial, and Academic environments is unique among small businesses and a core differentiator of our solutions.

Senior Scientist (Forensic/Analytical Chemist) - CBP (Onsite) Location: Sterling, VAClearance: Active Secret Clearance or ability to obtain BluePath Labs is a fast-growing research and consulting company committed to solving complex problems for federal, state, and local government clients. We offer a range of professional, scientific, and technology services. Our specific areas of expertise include business consulting, research and data science, and technology integration.Work Description: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.Responsibilities:<ul><li style="line-height:normal">Supervises the work of assigned technical reachback staff</li><li style="line-height:normal">Conducts technical reviews of report findings from reachback staff</li><li style="line-height:normal">Performs analysis of FTIR and Raman spectra with or without reference libraries</li><li style="line-height:normal">Performs other WMD spectral analyses including radiation</li><li style="line-height:normal">Predicts FTIR spectra based on chemical structure</li><li style="line-height:normal">Reports findings of FTIR and Raman spectra analysis</li><li style="line-height:normal">Prepares and gives oral and written reports on findings as directed within given time and mission parameters</li><li style="line-height:normal">Prepares monthly reports of reachback activity and chemical identifications</li><li style="line-height:normal">Provides troubleshooting and technical support for field chemical screening devices</li><li style="line-height:normal">Creates and maintains centralized libraries of FTIR and Raman spectra</li><li style="line-height:normal">Be a site lead responsible for accomplishment of all requirements of this SOW</li></ul>Requirements: <ul><li style="line-height:normal">U.S. Citizen</li><li style="line-height:normal">Active Secret Clearance or ability to obtain</li><li style="line-height:normal">5+ years' experience in laboratory analysis and testing, general spectroscopy, and/or interpretation of spectral data.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Earned a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in a physical science or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Has successfully completed two semesters of organic chemistry and one semester of analytical chemistry.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Has good written and oral communication skills.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Proficient in MS Word and Excel. Has basic computer skills.</li></ul>Benefits:BluePath Labs offers a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include, but are not limited to: employer-sponsored healthcare plan, lifestyle & wellness reimbursement, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), tuition assistance, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off for vacation / sick leave, in addition to 12 holidays per calendar year.About BluePathBluePath Labs combines mission and business insights with advanced technologies to deliver measurable performance improvements for our clients. BluePath is dedicated to surpassing client expectations by always living by our core values of integrity, professionalism, and resilience. BluePath's extensive experience in Government, Military, Commercial, and Academic environments is unique among small businesses and a core differentiator of our solutions. Our multidisciplinary background allows us to solve diverse and complex problems. Most importantly, we work closely with our clients to frame problems correctly, optimize processes, leverage technologies, and implement enduring solutions. Labs are where ideas are born, experiments occur, and breakthroughs happen. It is the hallmark of BluePath's culture.<a href="https://www.bluepathlabs.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.bluepathlabs.com/</a>BluePath Labs is an equal opportunity employer.

BluePath Labs

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

Academic Background

Analysis Skills

Analytical Chemistry

Background Investigation

Communication Skills

Consulting

Data Science

Forensic Science

Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR)

Government

Health Plan

Healthcare Reimbursement

Identify Issues

Laboratory

Laboratory Analysis

Laboratory Testing

Local Government

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Military

On Site Support

Organic Chemistry

Performance Management

Performance Metrics

Physical Science

Presentation/Verbal Skills

Problem Solving Skills

Process Improvement

Reimbursement

Reporting Skills

Scientific Research

Secret Clearance

Small Business

Spectral Analysis

Spectroscopy

State Government

Statement of Work (SOW)

Technical Analysis

Technical Delivery

Tuition Fees

United States Citizen

Writing Skills

Talent Acquisition

A B.S or B.A. in Chemistry or Biochemistry and at least 7 years of additional relevant work experience; a M.S. in Chemistry of Biochemistry with at least 5 years of additional relevant work experience; or a PhD in Chemistry or related field with at least 2 years of relevant work experience. Deliver training on presumptive and fielded equipment and detection systems to include but not limited to TruDefender, FirstDefender, LCD 3.3, MultiRae, XRF, and colormetric kits.

Position Purpose:  The primary purpose of this position is to provide lead technical instruction in the execution of training courses related to defense and national security offered to Signature Science clients.   Essential Duties and Responsibilities:<ul><li>Deliver technical instruction and training on chemical threat agents and homemade explosives.</li><li>Deliver training on presumptive and fielded equipment and detection systems to include but not limited to TruDefender, FirstDefender, LCD 3.3, MultiRae, XRF, and colormetric kits.</li><li>Develop training materials and training support packages for clients</li><li>Deliver training on personal protective equipment selection and decontamination methodologies.</li><li>Participate in planning and execution of training scenarios</li><li>Observe students and/or other groups participating in CBRNE exercises and provide verbal and written feedback on performance.</li><li>Design and perform synthesis of CW precursors and homemade explosives.</li><li>Mentor and train other staff members.</li><li>Procure chemical inventory and maintain in an organized manner.</li><li>Direct and/or conduct sample analysis using various analytical chemistry techniques.</li><li>Develop test plans.</li><li>Write and review standard operating procedures.</li><li>Write project documents with little to no supervision.</li><li>Brief clients and other relevant personnel on activities and results.</li><li>Prepare and deliver presentations at professional conferences and meetings.</li><li>Provide technical expertise and hands-on support of Operational Solution projects and activities in the area of product development.</li><li>Other duties as assigned.</li></ul> Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:<ul><li>Ability to design and deliver technical presentations specific to the target audience</li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills</li><li>Proficient with MS Office</li><li>Attention to detail, and the ability to appropriately document work and adhere to safety protocols.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple on-going tasks efficiently and with little to no supervision.</li></ul> <ul><li>Preferred KSA’s</li><li>Site exploitation and knowledge of clandestine laboratory activities.</li><li>Proficiency in personal field expedient decontaminaton methods and techniques.</li><li>Proficency in PPE seclection, use, and don/doff procedures</li><li>Experience in chemical synthesis is a plus, particulary related to explosives and/or other hazardous materials.</li><li>Experience providing technical training on CBRNE threats and analytical techniques is desired.</li><li>Proficiency in analytical method development is desired.</li><li>Basic understanding of IC/military organization and lexicon.</li><li>Interest in product development to improve fielded technologies.</li></ul> Education/Experience: A B.S or B.A. in Chemistry or Biochemistry and at least 7 years of additional relevant work experience; a M.S. in Chemistry of Biochemistry with at least 5 years of additional relevant work experience; or a PhD  in Chemistry or related field with at least 2 years of relevant work experience. Certificates and Licenses: None Clearance: A minimum of a Secret clearance is required for this position.  The candidate  must be able and willing to complete a successful background screening for a security clearance.  Candidates with an active security clearance will receive preference. Supervisory Responsibilities: None Working Conditions/ Equipment: The candidate is expected to work and/or be available during regular business hours.  Extended work days and/or weekend work may be required during training events. Extended deployments to domestic locations is required during training events. The candidate is expected to work in a laboratory and/or field environment that will include working with chemical and environmental hazards.  Domestic travel is required for up to 50% of the time. International travel may be required.  The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position.  Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. Powered by ExactHire: 170965

Signature Science, LLC

Chemist- Operational Trainer

Analytical Method Development

Chemistry

Conferences

Customer Support/Service

Detail Oriented

Environmental Chemistry

Equipment Selection

Explosives

Hazardous Materials/Substances

Integrated Circuits (ICs)

Interpersonal Skills

Inventory Management

LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)

Mentoring

Microsoft Office

Operational Support

Organizational Skills

Product Development

Security Clearance

Staff Training

Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

Technical Leadership

Technical Presentation

Technical Training

Technical/Engineering Design

Test Plan/Schedule

Testing

Training/Teaching

Willing to Travel

ExactHire

The person in this role should be able to use and perform advanced troubleshooting and operational expertise across a broad range of laboratory instrumentation, including GC, GC‑MS, HPLC, IC, and SEM‑EDS, while supporting innovation, R&D, and manufacturing needs. Experience in one or more of the following instrumentation platforms: GC, HPLC, GCMS, SEM-EDS, ICP.

Overview:
<div>As a Chemist, Innovation & Science – Laboratory in Narrows, Virginia, you will be responsible for developing and executing testing methodologies that generate accurate, timely data to solve complex analytical challenges where standard methods are not always available. The person in this role should be able to use and perform advanced troubleshooting and operational expertise across a broad range of laboratory instrumentation, including GC, GC‑MS, HPLC, IC, and SEM‑EDS, while supporting innovation, R&D, and manufacturing needs. You also will assist and supervise analysts following safe laboratory practices.</div> 

Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Development of new analytical techniques and implementation in the production lab.</li><li>Analyze non-standard samples and provide detailed reports to the submitter.</li><li>Train analysts on new testing procedures and techniques.</li><li>Troubleshoot methods and procedures when needed.</li><li>Provide analytical solutions to complex problems or samples.</li></ul>

Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:<ul><li>BS in Chemistry</li><li>7 years of experience in analytical method development and optimization in an R&D laboratory.</li><li>Experience in one or more of the following instrumentation platforms: GC, HPLC, GCMS, SEM-EDS, ICP.</li><li>Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication in defense of data and results.</li><li>Ability to manage complex workloads without direct supervision.</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>Knowledge of statistical modeling including Minitab or other software tools.</li><li>Supervisory experience in an R&D laboratory.</li><li>Experience in Shimadzu Lab Solutions or Agilent Chemstation.</li><li>Cellulosics chemistry understanding.</li></ul>

Celanese International Corporation

Chemist, Innovation & Science - Laboratory

Develop Methodologies

High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)

Instrumentation

Laboratory Techniques

Manufacturing

Minitab

People Management

Quality Assurance Methodology

Research & Development (R&D)

Search Engine Marketing (SEM)

Statistical Modeling

Time Management

[AW]-iCims

FULL_TIME

YEAR

The scope of products supported by this position can range from solvent-based contact adhesives and water-based adhesives (both brush-applied and spray-applied to a variety of substrates), hot melts, and other solvated rubber technologies. Typical projects will include new product development, modification of existing products, raw material evaluations, benchmarking studies, sample preparations, color matching, batch process review and specification testing.

Innovative Chemical Products Group (ICP Group) is a leading formulator and manufacturer of specialty coatings, adhesives, and sealants serving the construction and industrial end markets. ICP Group is comprised of leading brands known for innovation, quality, and performance. Founded in 2015 and supported by a lean corporate team, ICP Group has scaled rapidly through organic and acquisition growth into one of the largest coatings, adhesives, and sealants companies in North America. ICP Group is headquartered in Andover, MA and has manufacturing and distribution sites throughout North America, Latin America, UK, Europe and the Asia Pacific region. ICP Group is looking to hire an R&D Chemist to work in our Lynchburg, VA plant.  You will work in a laboratory setting to conduct research on new or existing product formulas with minimal supervision. Typical projects will include new product development, modification of existing products, raw material evaluations, benchmarking studies, sample preparations, color matching, batch process review and specification testing.  The R&D Chemist is expected to design and document all projects and to be familiar with all appropriate product performance application methods, performance testing methods, QC test procedures and factory processes.  This role has responsibility for the scale-up of batches and collaboration with QC as needed. The scope of products supported by this position can range from solvent-based contact adhesives and water-based adhesives (both brush-applied and spray-applied to a variety of substrates), hot melts, and other solvated rubber technologies. This position pays $55,000-$65,000 per year. In this role you will be responsible for the following:<ul><li style="margin-left:11px">Adhesive formulation and development.</li><li style="margin-left:11px">Current product support: Updating formulations, dealing with customer complaints/questions, maintaining certifications.</li><li style="margin-left:11px">Work with project management to develop new products while driving organized development processes.</li><li style="margin-left:11px">Support manufacturing when needed.</li><li style="margin-left:11px">Technical lead on assigned product lines.</li></ul>Requirements:<ul><li style="margin-left:8px">BS in Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, or related field preferred, with a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience</li><li style="margin-left:8px">Strong ability to work on a team and drive collaboration</li><li style="margin-left:8px">Ability to present technical work to business teams and interact with outside suppliers</li><li style="margin-left:8px">Self-motivated and organized</li></ul>ICP Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or religion or other legally protected status.  Powered by JazzHR

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