Analytic Chemist

Peraton is looking for an analytical chemist / subject matter expert to join our team in supporting the mission-critical needs of our this role you will step away from the bench to act as a strategic technical advisor to the Contracting Officers Technical Representatives (COTRs) ensuring that third-party laboratories and device developers are meeting the standards for chemical detection sample analysis and remote sensing.

• Perform rigorous technical reviews of laboratory analytical data to ensure accuracy precision and adherence to established protocols. Translate chemical findings into actionable insights.
• Collaborate with the customer to define and document sample analysis requirements specifying chemical target lists tailored to mission-specific threats.

Advise on sampling techniques and preservation strategies for various media (soil air water surfaces) ensuring the integrity of chemical signatures from the point of collection to the laboratory bench.

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with relevant polygraph.
• Masters or PhD in Analytical Chemistry Forensic Science or closely related physical science.
• A minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience performing analytical chemistry techniques (e.g. GC/MS LC/MS) in a professional laboratory environment.

Desired

• Subject matter expertise in environmental fate (how chemical signatures degrade); chemical detection technologies (mass spectrometry spectroscopy etc.); and CWA (chemical warfare agent) signatures precursors and dual-use chemicals.
• Experience navigating the Intelligence Community or Department of Defense (DoD) ecosystems with an understanding of the intelligence cycle.
• Experience in project management (from requirements gathering to field testing).
• Familiarity with integrating chemical sensors into unmanned platforms (UAVs UGVs).

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the worlds leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider we deliver trusted highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land sea space air and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day our employees do the cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.