Top 56 Chemist Jobs in Fairfax, Va

Forensic Chemist (Explosive)
AMERICAN SYSTEMS —Indian Head, MD
- $100,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Senior level
- 10 years
- Retirement plan
Computational Chemist - AI Trainer
DataAnnotation —Rockville, MD
- $50 - $100 an hour
- Part-time
- Remote
- Computer Science
- English
- Mid-level
- Flexible schedule
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Chemist
Trandes Corporation —Ashburn, VA
- $80,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- 5 years
- Writing skills
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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11d
Chemist I
Meso Scale Diagnostics, LLC. —Rockville, MD
- $59,100 - $87,900 a year
- Maintenance
- Analysis skills
- Associate's degree
- Paid parental leave
- AD&D insurance
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Associate Scientist, Bioanalytical Lab
Meso Scale Diagnostics, LLC. —Gaithersburg, MD
- $78,100 - $116,200 a year
- Maintenance
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Paid parental leave
- AD&D insurance
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Associate Research Scientist
Smithers PDS (Pharmaceutical Development Services) —Gaithersburg, MD
- $75,000 - $100,000 a year
- Extended hours
- Microsoft Word
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Associate Scientist
Guidehouse —Gaithersburg, MD
- $65,000 - $108,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Commuter assistance
- Health savings account
10d
Scientist I, AR&D
Granules Pharmaceuticals —Chantilly, VA
- $65,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
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Regulatory Chemical Researcher
Guidehouse —Washington, DC
- $65,000 - $108,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
- Commuter assistance
- Health savings account
6d
Senior Bioanalytical Associate
Meso Scale Diagnostics, LLC. —Gaithersburg, MD
- $67,900 - $101,000 a year
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid parental leave
- AD&D insurance
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Biochemist
Granules Pharmaceuticals —Chantilly, VA
- $69,564 - $73,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- 2 years
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2d
Chemist - Cheminformatics
Battelle —Crystal City, VA
- $100,000 - $135,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Office
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
- Wellness program
- Health insurance
4d
Scientist III, Analytical R&D
Granules Pharmaceuticals —Chantilly, VA
- $85,000 - $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- 3 years
- Master's degree
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Associate Scientist
Pharmaron —Germantown, MD
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor's degree
- Quality control
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Bioanalytical Scientist
Meso Scale Diagnostics, LLC. —Gaithersburg, MD
- $101,400 - $154,700 a year
- Office
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
- Paid parental leave
- AD&D insurance
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Chemist
US Defense Logistics Agency —Fort Belvoir, VA
- $121,785 - $158,322 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Pass drug screening
- Travel
- Military encouraged
9d
Scientist
Guidehouse —Gaithersburg, MD
- $74,000 - $124,000 a year
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Commuter assistance
- Health savings account
Biological Scientist
RJIT Solutions —Gaithersburg, MD
- $95,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
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11d
Chemist Lab Technician
Amentum —Quantico, VA
- $70,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Office
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid holidays
11d
Quality Control Analyst I
Meso Scale Diagnostics, LLC. —Rockville, MD
- $52,400 - $76,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Databases
- High school diploma or GED
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid parental leave
- AD&D insurance
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Forensic Chemist (Explosive)

AMERICAN SYSTEMS -
Indian Head, MD

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$100,000 - $120,000 a year

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Overview:

Are you a Forensic Chemist looking for an exciting opportunity? We are looking for a Forensic Chemist who specializes in explosives to join our team and provide mission-essential support for our nation's War Fighters.

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

Responsibilities:

Perform chemical analysis of recovered materials to detect and identify compounds present to include: explosives, homemade explosive pre-cursors, solvents, acids, bases, drugs, and other hazardous materials.
Differentiate trace explosive signatures from contamination and background.
Provide information to assist in profiling and signature analysis.
Perform appropriate presumptive and confirmatory analyses utilizing the following: colorimetric tests, thin layer chromatography (TLC), infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Raman spectroscopy, gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) and other instrumentation or techniques as available.
Evaluate samples to determine appropriate sample preparation techniques: solvent extraction/filtration, liquid-liquid extraction, solid phase extraction, solid phase micro-extraction, headspace extraction.
Understand, and strive to implement, data quality and reporting guidelines established within the professional forensic community, Properly utilize reference standards (when available) to support the highest degree of confidence available in reported results.
Perform instrument troubleshooting and maintenance.
Develop and validate analytical techniques to accommodate emerging chemical analysis requirements.
Interact and collaborate with other group/team members and other forensic staff to ensure a high quality and accurate product.

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Qualifications:

Current DOD Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance.
Ten (10) years of experience working in an accredited laboratory with explosive compounds.
Degree from an accredited college or university in physical or life sciences with a minimum of 24 semester hours of chemistry coursework.
Proficient in use of excel/spreadsheets and other data bases.
Ability to explain technical subject matter to non-technical audience.
Completion of formalized training program and subsequent performance as certified examiner within drug chemistry, trace analysis, explosives chemistry or related discipline.
Experience working within a CEXC, WTI, C-IED Team, DTK Lab, JEFF, TEDAC facility, other NGIC, DIA or ATF Lab; interagency or state/local law enforcement environment is preferred but not required.

Pay Transparency Statement: AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $100,000.00/Yr. - USD $120,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance. EEO Statement: EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status

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