NIST works with industry and science to advance innovation and improve quality of life. We're looking for a Research Chemist to join our team!

Duties

This position is to provide inorganic analytical chemical measurements and services for the NIST Standard Reference Material (SRM) program. The major duties involve the development and implementation of high-accuracy methods of chemical analysis for inorganic species based on electrochemical methods (primarily coulometry), for pH using the Harned cell technique and other techniques, and the writing of reports of these measurements. This position includes (1) the use of sample preparation equipment and analytical instruments for the quantitative determination of chemical species and pH; (2) the maintenance of scientific laboratory infrastructure (such as performing routine maintenance on laboratory equipment); (3) the maintenance of a scientific laboratory notebook and associated electronic data records; (4) the preparation of written reports for completed measurement activities; (5) conformance within a laboratory quality management system; and (6) the performance of other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment
• Merit applicants must meet time-in-grade/band requirements, as applicable
• Bargaining Unit Position: No

Qualifications

Basic Requirements: A. Degree in physical sciences, life sciences, or engineering that includes 30 semester hours in chemistry, supplemented by course work in mathematics through differential and integral calculus, and at least 6 semester hours of physics. OR B. Combination of education and experience: Course work equivalent to a major as shown in A above, including at least 30 semester hours in chemistry, supplemented by mathematics through differential and integral calculus, and at least 6 semester hours of physics, plus appropriate experience or additional education. IN ADDITION: To qualify, applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level (ZP-II for NIST). Specialized experience is defined as experience in performing inorganic chemical analysis using electrochemical methods; performing pH analysis; writing laboratory reports; working under a quality management system. OR 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR A combination of education and specialized experience as defined in the additional requirements. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done. We will credit all qualifying volunteer experience in your application. The qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook. If requesting reconsideration of your qualification determination, please refer to the following site: Applicant Reconsideration

Education

This position has an education requirement. Transcripts must be submitted to validate that the education requirement has been met. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. However, an official copy will be required prior to a final offer of employment.

Education completed outside of the U.S. must be evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that it is comparable to education received in accredited institutions in the U.S. Click here to view a listing of accredited organizations from the Department of Education's website. A copy of the foreign education evaluation (containing the results with a course by course listing) is required with your application.

Contacts

• Address Chemical Sciences Division 100 Bureau Drive Gaithersburg, MD 20899 US
• Name: Erin Fannin
• Email: [email protected]