Top 33 Chemists Jobs in Lorton, 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
Chemist
US Defense Logistics Agency —Fort Belvoir, VA
- $121,785 - $158,322 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Pass drug screening
- Travel
- Military encouraged
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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
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Scientist
Guidehouse —Bethesda, MD
- $74,000 - $124,000 a year
- Full-time
- 3 years
- Master's degree
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Commuter assistance
- Health savings account
Research Scientist
Howard University —Washington, DC
- $50,000 - $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Senior level
- 403(b) matching
- Commuter assistance
Post- Doctoral Associate
University of Maryland —College Park, MD
- $60,000 - $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Research
- Doctor of Philosophy
12d
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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Senior Staff, Clinical Chemistry
Guidehouse —Bethesda, MD
- $149,000 - $248,000 a year
- Full-time
- Medicine
- Management
- 8 years
- Commuter assistance
- Health savings account
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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Material Chemist
Booz Allen Hamilton —Lorton, VA
- $69,400 - $158,000 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Office
- Travel
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Manager, Analytical R&D
Granules Pharmaceuticals —Chantilly, VA
- $100,000 - $130,000 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Doctor of Philosophy
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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
5d
Scientist - NIH VRC
Cape Fox Facilities Services —Bethesda, MD
- From $53.33 an hour
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Word processing
- Manufacturing
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Senior Scientist, Analytical Chemistry
Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Inc. —Washington, DC
- Data analysis skills
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Senior level
- Health insurance
- Parental leave
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Analytical Chemist
Joint Research and Development, LLC —Washington, DC
- Urgently hiring
- Microsoft Excel
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
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Formulation Scientist (Solid Orals)
Granules Pharmaceuticals —Chantilly, VA
- $100,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Data analysis skills
- Master's degree
- Doctor of Philosophy
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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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Chemist and Chemical Engineer
Booz Allen Hamilton —Indian Head, MD
- $62,000 - $141,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Master's degree
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Senior Chemist
Joint Research and Development, LLC —Indian Head, MD
- $120,000 - $140,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Bachelor of Science
- Writing skills
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
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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
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Forensic Chemist (Explosive)

AMERICAN SYSTEMS -
Indian Head, MD

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Full-time
$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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