Chemist

Leidos hiring for Chemist jobs in Belleville, IL, US

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At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customer’s success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

If this sounds like an environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

Leidos is seeking an experienced Chemist to perform environmental verification and validation of radiochemical analytical data.  The Chemist will conduct data validation and associated activities in support of an environmental remediation program for a group of clients.  The position will employ multiple radiochemical techniques and validation/verification methodologies on environmental samples related to site characterization, site remediation, environmental permits, effluent waters, waste disposal, and general project support. The Chemist will utilize data management system(s) to manage samples/data from beginning to end within the Data Management Group (DMG), and write quality assurance/quality control reports.

Due to contract requirements; U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Residency is required.

This is a hybrid position, allowing for both office and remote support. Presence in our St. Louis, MO (Earth City) office will be required on a weekly basis; it is expected the candidate will be within commutable distance to this location.

Join our team and discover a culture of collaboration, innovation, diversity, trust, caring management, communication transparency, work-life balance, and overall job satisfaction. 

Your Main Objectives:

• Perform validation of laboratory data packages of radiological data received from analytical laboratories
• Evaluate lab reports for completeness, assess quality control results, and assign validation flags to reported concentrations based on the validation criteria
• Enter data into various internal databases as well as ERPIMS, ADR.net, FUDSChem and perform quality control checks on data entry
• Prepare written narratives to describe validation findings and write quality assurance/quality control reports
• Prepare sample information for field work including database setup of sample IDs, labels and chain-of-custody documents, and evaluate compliance with planning documents
• Query data in response to project management needs; evaluate accuracy of final data relative to the reported data
• Track samples from collection through laboratory receipt, analysis, and reporting, and evaluate documents for accuracy and completeness
• Routinely communicate and coordinate with data management staff to ensure overall project objectives are satisfied

What Sets You Apart:

• B.S. degree in chemistry (preferred) or other closely related science, and at least 4 years' relevant experience validating radiological analytical data and performing environmental data or database management.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management.
• Must be able to organize and prioritize to accommodate crucial deadlines
• Self-starter with excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills
• Knowledgeable of computer software programs including spreadsheets, database, and other Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Access)

You Might Also Have:

• Experience with radiological laboratory methods, QA/QC elements, and record keeping.
• Experience with environmental data validation practices/policies/procedures especially the Department of Defense Quality Systems Manual and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency National Functional Guidelines for Data Review.
• Experience with environmental databases such as ERPIMS, EQuIS, ADR.net or FUDSChem, or data management software such as MS Access and SQL.

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.