Chemist III

About Us

DLH delivers improved health and national security readiness solutions for federal programs through science research and development, systems engineering and integration, and digital transformation. Our experts in public health, performance evaluation, and health operations solve the complex problems faced by civilian and military customers alike by leveraging advanced tools – including digital transformation, artificial intelligence, data analytics, cloud enablement, modeling, and simulation, and more. With over 3,200 employees dedicated to the idea that “Your Mission is Our Passion,” DLH brings a unique combination of government sector experience, proven methodology, and unwavering commitment to innovation to improve the lives of millions.

Overview

DLH Corp seeks Chemists to work in the Division of Laboratory Sciences at the National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH), part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) located in Atlanta, Georgia. The CDC, a key operational arm of the Department of Health and Human Services, is dedicated to safeguarding America from health, safety, and security threats, both domestic and international. Whether the origins of diseases are local or global, chronic or acute, preventable or curable, accidental or deliberate, CDC is at the forefront of disease control, supporting communities and individuals in their efforts to combat health challenges.

The Division of Laboratory Sciences (DLS), which is located on CDC’s Chamblee campus, provides crucial laboratory support to enhance the detection, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of environmental, tobacco-related, nutritional, newborn, chronic, and infectious diseases.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute all phases of various projects including sample preparation (extractions, enrichments/affinity capture, digestions), method development and qualification for a variety of platforms.
• Efficiently identify irregularities and problems with analytic results, define the source of the problem, and effectively resolve it.
• Apply expertise in biological sample handling/processing, instrument operation, maintenance, and data analysis
• Train and supervise junior laboratory staff on new methods and protocols
• Apply analytical methods to studies supported by DLS while maintaining compliance of Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA) standards, policies and regulations
• Conduct data analysis, evaluation, and interpretation using complex software
• Apply quality assurance and control procedures for reporting and sharing study results
• Prepare and review technical reports, presentations, and regulatory submissions to communicate findings effectively.
  
  

Qualifications

• BS degree in chemistry, physical sciences, life sciences, or engineering with at least 10 years of experience in an analytical chemistry laboratory.
• MS degree in chemistry, physical sciences, life sciences, or engineering with at least six years of experience in an analytical chemistry laboratory.
• PhD degree in chemistry, physical sciences, life sciences, or engineering with at least two years of experience in an analytical chemistry laboratory
• Expertise in chemical and analytical laboratory work required.
• Expertise in analytic chemistry using mass spectrometry, gas chromatography, solid phase microextraction, handling/processing of biologic samples, statistical analysis, data review and management.
• State-of-the art knowledge of the principles of mass spectrometry (MS and MS/MS), chromatography, and ionization methodologies for large and small organic molecules.
• Proven experience with operation, calibration, and maintenance of MS instruments and interpretation of data.
• Experience supervising and mentoring junior scientists
• Strong communication skills, experience in preparing oral and written presentations and reports.
• Excellent data analysis skills and detail-oriented approach to quality, safety, and compliance
• Ability to obtain and maintain CDC Clearance.
  
  

Benefits

DLH Corp offers our employees an excellent benefits package including - Personal Time Off (PTO), medical, dental, vision, supplemental life with AD&D, short and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, parental leave, legal services and more. We want our employees to save for their future, therefore we offer a 401(k) Retirement Plan, which includes a matching component. DLH is dedicated to your career development, providing training to help drive success, with access to our best-in-class e-Learning suite for formal and informal learning, professional and technical certification preparation, and education assistance at accredited institutions.

EEO

Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and Veterans are encouraged to apply. DLH Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

DLH will provide a reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities and disabled Veterans who need assistance to apply.