Analytic Chemist

Job description

Responsibilities Peraton is looking for an analytical chemist / subject matter expert to join our team in supporting the mission-critical needs of our customer. In this role, you will step away from the bench to act as a strategic technical advisor to the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representatives (COTRs), ensuring that third-party laboratories and device developers are meeting the standards for chemical detection, sample analysis, and remote sensing. Advise on sampling techniques and preservation strategies for various media (soil, air, water, surfaces), ensuring the integrity of chemical signatures from the point of collection to the laboratory bench. - Perform rigorous technical reviews of laboratory analytical data to ensure accuracy, precision, and adherence to established protocols. Translate chemical findings into actionable insights. - Collaborate with the customer to define and document sample analysis requirements, specifying chemical target lists tailored to mission-specific threats. Qualifications: Required: - Active TS/SCI security clearance with relevant polygraph. - Master’s or PhD in Analytical Chemistry, Forensic Science, or closely related physical science. -...