The Chemist (Advanced Analyst) serves as an analytical instrumentation specialist within the San Francisco Human and Animal Food Laboratory (SANLHAF) where they are recognized as the expert, technical authority, and resource person in this specialization. Examples of highly technical chemistry instrumentation include—but are not limited to: Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS), or Liquid Chromatography with Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS).
Operates and maintains highly technical chemistry scientific equipment, same as or equivalent to the examples previously listed. Conducts studies and approved industry analytical procedures in various areas of agency concern to identify and quantify contaminants and adulterants in FDA-regulated products. May be required to troubleshoot the instrumentation such as hands-on maintenance and repair. Formulates and conducts research that evaluates new chemistry instrumentation and its applicability to the required analyses. Plans and performs the development of analytical methods in accordance with FDA needs and priorities, which requires a strong understanding of the ISO 17025 accreditation requirements as they apply to maintaining and verifying instrumentation performance. Performs verifications and validations of new chemistry methods.
Applications will be accepted from qualified applicants. This position is being filled under an excepted hiring authority, Title 21, Section 3072 of the 21st Century Cures Act. The candidate selected for this position will serve under a career or career-conditional appointment and be paid under the provisions of the authority. All qualified candidates should email letter of interest addressing your experience in the major duties and responsibilities of the position, detailed current resume, SF-50 (redacted for SSN and birth year, for federal employees only), and college transcript(s) (with foreign credentials evaluation, if applicable) to the ORA Executive Recruitment and Scientific Staffing Committee: ORAExecutiveandScientificRecruitment@fda.hhs.gov. Applications will be accepted through March 18, 2024. Applicants must reference: 4-Chemist-SF in the email subject line.
Full ad here. Best wishes to those interested.
ORA is a good place to start in the FDA.
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