Research Scientist 3 (Analytical Chemistry) - 12404

A Research Scientist 3 is needed to manage the Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry section of the Laboratory of Organic Analytical Chemistry (LOAC) to ensure continuity of critical public health services, maintain laboratory certification, and support increasing workload demands. The laboratory utilizes complex and highly technical instrumentation, including gas chromatography, liquid chromatography, and gas chromatography/mass spectrometry. These methods require direct supervision, hands-on troubleshooting, and data interpretation by staff with specialized training and experience. The Research Scientist will provide supervision of laboratory staff and operational oversight which includes the research and analysis of environmental samples using a variety of techniques and instrumentation. The GC/MS section of LOAC is critical to the Wadsworth Center’s public health mission and regulatory compliance by providing testing of organic contaminants such as volatiles, semi volatiles, and pesticides in environmental samples. Non-Competitive: bachelor’s degree in Natural Sciences and four years of post-degree professional research experience** in an appropriate field.

**Substitutions: master’s degree in an appropriate field may substitute for one year of experience, and Ph.D. in an appropriate field may substitute for an additional year of experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated experience in environmental organic chemistry, including the analysis of volatile and semi volatile organic compounds using GC-MS and LC-MS, sample preparation techniques and analytical instrumentation troubleshooting; Experience providing technical oversight, training, and supervision of laboratory personnel, as well as coordinating laboratory operations, resources, budgets, and ensuring compliance with quality systems and established procedures; Strong knowledge of laboratory quality assurance and quality control, data integrity, regulatory compliance, and accreditation requirements; Proven ability to develop, validate, and evaluate analytical methods for environmental contaminants, troubleshoot analytical issues, and implement new analytical procedures; Experience conducting applied research, publishing in peer-reviewed scientific journals, and presenting research findings.