Chemist
As a Chemist within the Eastern Mineral & Environmental Resources Science Center, some of your specific duties will include:
Serves as a technical specialist for analytical methods in the radiogenic isotope and trace element laboratories. Is responsible for developing, adapting and evaluating sample preparation and analysis methods that detect, identify and quantify chemical substances (in particular radiogenic isotopes such as U, TH, Pb, Sm, Nd, all REE, Rb, Sr) in water, soil, rock, vegetation, animal tissue and mixtures of the above, under the strict requirements of working in an Ulta-clean Lab, in consultation with the Project chief Prepares geological, geochemical and microbiological samples for geochemical and analysis and prepares samples for analysis by TIMS and HR-ICPMS (Element 2). Performs chemical procedures on a broad range of samples that may include water, soil, sediment, rock,plant tissue, animal tissue or a combination. The analyses and tests will determine the chemical composition of substances, presence and identification of trace elements in water, tissue, rock or sediment. Works as a technical specialist who applies advanced knowledge of chemistry and the underlying theory and degree of skill and judgement in the use of specialized laboratory instrumentation; in particular, high resolution ICPMS, to perform analytical analysis of samples. Troubleshoots sample preparation procedures and analytical instrument systems to correct routine, but diicult problems. Detects unusual and/or unique situations in the application of established methods and recommends options to the Project Chief. Performs the analyses and tests and documents process and results, which include physical measurements, sample preparation, wet laboratory procedures, and instrumental analyses for standards, know-unknown and unknown materials, by adhering to laboratory QA/ QC and all standard operating procedures in place for the facility. Basic Education Requirement:
Applicants must meet either A or B below to satisfy the basic education requirement for the Chemistry, all grade levels. A:
Degree:
physical sciences, life sciences, or engineering that included 30 semester hours in chemistry, supplemented by course work in mathematics through differential and integral calculus, and at least 6 semester hours of physics. B:
Combination of education and experience -- course work equivalent to a major as shown in A above, including at least 30 semester hours in chemistry, supplemented by mathematics through differential and integral calculus, and at least 6 semester hours of physics, plus appropriate experience or additional education. GS-11:
In addition to the basic education requirement stated above, applicants must meet one of the following to qualify for the GS-11 level:
Possess 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. in chemistry or other directly related field of study or a Ph.D., or equivalent doctoral degree in chemistry or other directly related field of study OR Possess one year of appropriate professional experience in chemistry that is equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal service. Examples of such experience include independent responsibility for performing established, standardized chemical tests and analyses on a broad range of samples in a laboratory setting. Implements new testing and analytical methods. Develops and suggests minor adaptations & fills in the gaps found in newly developed guidelines that govern the new testing methods. At this level, Chemists have a sound working knowledge of the principles of chemistry and the ability to independently perform moderately dificulty and responsible scientific work. OR Possess a combination of graduate level education as described in above, beyond the first two years of progressive graduate study, and appropriate professional experience that together meet the qualification requirements for this position. GS-12:
In addition to the basic education requirement stated above, the applicant must have one year of appropriate professional experience in chemistry that is equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service. Examples of such experience include independently performing the full range of chemical analyses and tests. Receives samples or analytical requests that consist primarily of difficult or unusual chemical problems. Determines approach and methods to use. This work typically involves conventional methods & techniques though it requires going beyond clear precedents, and requires adapting methods to the problems at hand and interpreting findings in terms of their scientific significance. At this level, Chemists have a very good knowledge of the principles of chemistry and their application, and the ability to independently perform scientific work of considerable difficulty. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the position by the closing date of the announcement.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Serves as a technical specialist for analytical methods in the radiogenic isotope and trace element laboratories. Is responsible for developing, adapting and evaluating sample preparation and analysis methods that detect, identify and quantify chemical substances (in particular radiogenic isotopes such as U, TH, Pb, Sm, Nd, all REE, Rb, Sr) in water, soil, rock, vegetation, animal tissue and mixtures of the above, under the strict requirements of working in an Ulta-clean Lab, in consultation with the Project chief Prepares geological, geochemical and microbiological samples for geochemical and analysis and prepares samples for analysis by TIMS and HR-ICPMS (Element 2). Performs chemical procedures on a broad range of samples that may include water, soil, sediment, rock,plant tissue, animal tissue or a combination. The analyses and tests will determine the chemical composition of substances, presence and identification of trace elements in water, tissue, rock or sediment. Works as a technical specialist who applies advanced knowledge of chemistry and the underlying theory and degree of skill and judgement in the use of specialized laboratory instrumentation; in particular, high resolution ICPMS, to perform analytical analysis of samples. Troubleshoots sample preparation procedures and analytical instrument systems to correct routine, but diicult problems. Detects unusual and/or unique situations in the application of established methods and recommends options to the Project Chief. Performs the analyses and tests and documents process and results, which include physical measurements, sample preparation, wet laboratory procedures, and instrumental analyses for standards, know-unknown and unknown materials, by adhering to laboratory QA/ QC and all standard operating procedures in place for the facility. Basic Education Requirement:
Applicants must meet either A or B below to satisfy the basic education requirement for the Chemistry, all grade levels. A:
Degree:
physical sciences, life sciences, or engineering that included 30 semester hours in chemistry, supplemented by course work in mathematics through differential and integral calculus, and at least 6 semester hours of physics. B:
Combination of education and experience -- course work equivalent to a major as shown in A above, including at least 30 semester hours in chemistry, supplemented by mathematics through differential and integral calculus, and at least 6 semester hours of physics, plus appropriate experience or additional education. GS-11:
In addition to the basic education requirement stated above, applicants must meet one of the following to qualify for the GS-11 level:
Possess 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. in chemistry or other directly related field of study or a Ph.D., or equivalent doctoral degree in chemistry or other directly related field of study OR Possess one year of appropriate professional experience in chemistry that is equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal service. Examples of such experience include independent responsibility for performing established, standardized chemical tests and analyses on a broad range of samples in a laboratory setting. Implements new testing and analytical methods. Develops and suggests minor adaptations & fills in the gaps found in newly developed guidelines that govern the new testing methods. At this level, Chemists have a sound working knowledge of the principles of chemistry and the ability to independently perform moderately dificulty and responsible scientific work. OR Possess a combination of graduate level education as described in above, beyond the first two years of progressive graduate study, and appropriate professional experience that together meet the qualification requirements for this position. GS-12:
In addition to the basic education requirement stated above, the applicant must have one year of appropriate professional experience in chemistry that is equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service. Examples of such experience include independently performing the full range of chemical analyses and tests. Receives samples or analytical requests that consist primarily of difficult or unusual chemical problems. Determines approach and methods to use. This work typically involves conventional methods & techniques though it requires going beyond clear precedents, and requires adapting methods to the problems at hand and interpreting findings in terms of their scientific significance. At this level, Chemists have a very good knowledge of the principles of chemistry and their application, and the ability to independently perform scientific work of considerable difficulty. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the position by the closing date of the announcement.
- Department:
1320 Chemistry - Salary Range:
$72,030 to $112,240 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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