Research Chemist (Mass Spectrometer)

Duties

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.

As a your typical work assignments may include:
 

• Developing, planning, validating, and updating methods using analytical and research grade mass spectrometric instrumentation in support of existing and new chemical profiling or signature programs
• Demonstrating advanced professional knowledge of physical, chemical and instrumental techniques and methods of analysis used in chemical profiling of illicit substances
• Evaluating and distinguishing groups of mass spectrometric data in support of analytical and profiling methodologies
• Conceiving, planning and conducting independent and collaborative research using mass spectrometric methods
• Identifying significant avenues of new investigation and research using mass spectrometry and publishing research results in peer reviewed journals
• Representing the agency, as an authoritative expert on the topic of mass spectrometry and participating in national and international committees, conferences, and public events
• Communicating, both orally and in writing, complex technical ideas, positions, recommendations and proposals before management and Federal agency officials