Chemist
Indian Head, MD 
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Posted 30 days ago
Job Description

JRAD is seeking candidates for an immediate fill. This position is located in Indian Head, MD.


Job Duties:

  • Analyzes environmental and/or air samples for Chemical contamination
  • Operates and maintains laboratory equipment (e.g., Gas and Liquid Chromatography, Mass Spectrometers, and performs basic maintenance and checks on common laboratory systems
  • Uses Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) software for managing analytical data
  • Participates in laboratory proficiency testing activities and maintains QA/QC records to include performance charts, control limits, and detection and reporting limits for analytical methods governing use of laboratory instrumentation
  • Maintains operator manuals and procedures
  • Meticulously adheres to laboratory procedures, data management practices and safety protocols in accordance with Laboratory Quality Assurance Plans and safety policies/regulations
  • Maintains inventory of lab supplies


Travel Requirements: Ability to travel 15% of the time is required.


Required Skills and Education:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or similar, from an accredited college or university
  • At least 10 years of experience with quantitative analysis of chemical compounds
  • Must have experience with quality management standards (e.g., ISO 17025 or similar), sample preparation methods, techniques, regulations, protocols, safety measures, and the operation and maintenance of chemical laboratory instrumentation
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Excel, Project, Word, Access, and Power Point
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills


Security Clearance:

Active Secret is required


When you work for JRAD you will never be just a number. We put people before profits!


JRAD is committed to the health and well-being of its employees. We offer more paid time off than the average company upon hire and the following benefits are available to all full-time employees:

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
  • Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical & dependent day care
  • Disability Insurance
  • 401K Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement


JRAD is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.


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Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
10+ years
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