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Analytical Chemist


City: WEST LAFAYETTE


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Job Summary

The Office of Indiana State Chemist (OISC) is seeking an Analytical Chemist. The lab performs regulatory pesticide residue analysis and the Analytical Chemist will be responsible for supporting a team of investigators with providing scientific data on pesticide related investigations.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Perform chemical analyses on a variety of environmental samples in order to determine the presence of trace level pesticides (Includes extraction and analysis using complex instrumentation)
• Analyze samples by Gas Chromatography/Mass Selective Detector (GC/MS), Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry/Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS), and High Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
• Follow all applicable SOPs and troubleshoots analyses as needed
• Interpret, analyze and evaluate data to determine if quality control standards are met
• Document analysis reports; submit case data and reports for final review by section supervisor
• Adapt new methodologies for analyses in this laboratory
• Participate in method validation collaborative studies and check sample programs
• Assist in developing new methodologies for analysis of pesticide products and in preparing research manuscripts for publication in referred journals
• Maintain quality control / assurance records, research notes and other records as requested
• Maintain equipment and troubleshoots instrument / process problems as requested
• Train laboratory assistant with duties including but not limited to: cleaning glassware, balance calibration checks and equipment maintenance

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related field
• 2 years of analytical laboratory experience
• Skills in Analytical Chemistry, Chromatography, Mass Spectrometry

What We'd Like You to Know:

• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
• A background check is required for employment in this position
• Please attach the names and email addresses of at least three (3) references. As the application review process moves forward, an e-Reference form may be sent to the references for completion
• FLSA: Exempt (Not eligible for overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period

Career Stream

Professional 2

Pay Band S065
Link to Purdue University's compensation guidelines:
Job Code #20003122
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Who We Are:

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access university

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