Chemist

CHEMIST

Location: Diamond Bar, CA

Salary: $25-$28/hr

Schedule:10-hour days (7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.), Tuesday through Friday, Flexibility is important for this assignment.

Contract: 6 Months (with a possibility to extend up to 12 months)

OVERVIEW OF ASSIGNMENT

This temporary Chemist will work in the agency's air quality laboratory and may be called upon to assist in all laboratory departments or with the laboratory's field work. May conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical and physical analyses of air samples, using a variety of techniques, procedures and instrumentation, including Ultra High Performance Liquid Chromatography (UHPLC), Gas Chromatography/Flame Ionization Detector (GC/FID), and Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS) to evaluate air quality samples for types and concentrations of contaminants present. May assist with other laboratory duties as needed.

WHAT TO SUBMIT

1) Your resume.

2) Copies of your transcripts from an accredited US college or university, documenting education.

Job Requirements

REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT

BS IN CHEMISTRY IS REQUIRED, from an accredited US college or university, preferably with an emphasis in analytical chemistry or instrumental analysis.

REQUIRES experience conducting qualitative and quantitative chemical and physical analyses using a variety of techniques, procedures and instrumentation. Knowledge of and experience with chromatographic, spectroscopic and/or mass spectrometric methods is highly desired. The ability to manage multiple tasks, while adhering to chain-of-custody and documentation requirements is critical. Candidates with the most directly-related or transferable professional experience will be given highest consideration.