Forensic/Analytical Chemist

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Why SURVICE?

Come join the SURVICE Engineering mission to protect, enhance, and enable those who defend the United States. Since 1981, we have supported the DoD community, as well as Homeland Security, advanced technologies, environmental, and commercial markets. Our employees have backgrounds in engineering, physics, mathematics, chemistry, computer science, acquisition, technical writing, training, and other technical and administrative fields. And many of our personnel have DoD and/or operational military experience. If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding career with a leading organization, come see what we can offer you!

Position

Forensic/Analytical Chemist

• Location: Sterling, Virginia
• Security Clearance: Must be able to pass CBP background investigation - U.S. citizenship required
• Salary: $59,000 - $68,000 Depending on Experience and Education
• Travel: 0%
• Benefits: SURVICE Engineering offers a total rewards package to include competitive salaries, comprehensive insurance options, paid time off, 401k, profit sharing, flexible spending, tuition reimbursement.

Position Summary

SURVICE Engineering is currently seeking a Forensic/Analytical Chemist to support our Aberdeen Research Operation. You will accelerate your career and become an integral team member within the defense community.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will perform analysis/adjudication of spectra of suspect substances in support of the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Customs and Border Protection (CBP) operational mission.
• The primary mission is to provide officers/agents with the timely identification of suspect substances from spectra received from field systems.
• Outputs may take the form of scientific analysis, reports, required government documents, information, alternatives and opinions.
• Reach back analysis support is required 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year.

Minimum Qualifications of Forensic/Analytical Chemist
Bachelor's Degree in Physical Sciences from an accredited college or university in a physical science or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. Exceptional candidates with less experience will be considered. Candidates are not required to possess all qualifications; if you possess some of the desired qualifications, please apply.

• Has successfully completed one semester of organic chemistry and one semester of analytical chemistry.
• Familiar with both FTIR and Raman spectroscopy.
• Has good written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel.
• Has basic computer skills.

About Us

SURVICE Engineering is a nationally recognized, single-source engineering service provider for Government and Industry organizations involved in all phases of the systems engineering process. Our employees are our most valuable asset, and they are proud to have supported the development, testing, analysis, and modeling and simulation (M&S) of many of the major U.S. air, land, and sea combat systems in the field today. They have also contributed their expertise to other vital national defense programs and technologies that involve survivability, cybersecurity, information technology/management, software engineering, unmanned aerial systems (UASs), and metrology/reverse engineering.

SURVICE Engineering is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.