Chemist (3237)

Location Quantico, VA

Job Code 3237

# of Openings 1

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Eagle Harbor, LLC, a subsidiary of Three Saints Bay, LLC, and a Federal Government Contractor industry leader, is seeking a Chemist.

Responsibilities:

• Inventory items to include biological specimens received in ante mortem and post- mortem investigations. Document condition as received. Repackage evidence including biological specimens for return to submitting agency and delivery to Evidence Staff or Mailroom Personnel.

• Use chemical and physical techniques such as solid phase extraction and liquid extraction to isolate drugs, metabolites, and poisons from biological specimens.

• Conduct analyses of samples and extracts using headspace analysis, gas chromatography, liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry, enzyme immunoassay, and other laboratory instrumentation.

• Author detailed forensic laboratory notes and supporting documentation.

• Use the current database network for evidence inventory, tracking, and flow.

• Maintain proper chain of custody of all forensic material under examination.

• Follow all quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) procedures, protocols, and adhere to Laboratory Division (LD) policies and procedures related to its accreditation and safety standards.

• Prepare traceable analytical standards using calibrated balances, calibrated pipets, and simple math.

• Generate quantitative results using instrument software packages and commercial spreadsheets.

• Prepare and properly store and mark laboratory reagents.

• General housekeeping maintenance such as sweeping and washing laboratory glassware.

Requirements:

• US Citizen

• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check

• Active (fully adjudicated) Top Secret Clearance

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry with at least thirty credit hours in chemistry and at least six hours in Physics, and course work including differential equations and integral calculus.

• One year of recent experience as a chemist, toxicologist, or equivalent in an accredited laboratory.

• Demonstrate ability to study and pass training, examination, and testing assessments.

• Must be able to communicate fluently verbally and in writing, in English, at the bachelor’s degree level, be able to understand and execute complex verbal and written instructions in English, be able to express complex issues verbally and in writing in English.

• Must be competent in operating an IBM-style microcomputer in Windows and/or UNiplexed Information Computing System (UNIX) environments.

• Must be able to discuss complex technical issues in English, using a telephone.

• Must be competent with Microsoft Office products in a Windows environment and be competent with computer file management in Windows and/or UNIX environments (creating and deleting files and directories, finding, renaming, copying, and moving files, etc.).

Position located at Marine Corps Base, Quantico

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VEVRAA Federal Contractor

Three Saints Bay, LLC and its subsidiaries offer a diverse, team-oriented working environment and the opportunity to work with exceptional dedicated industry professionals. We offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to take part in exciting projects with government and commercial clients, both domestic and international.

We are an EEO/AA employer. We invite resumes from all interested parties without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.