Chemist at U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH) As a(n) Chemist, you will: - Conducting complex chemical analyses of clinical specimens using advanced analytical methods to generate accurate, sensitive, and scientifically defensible results. - Operating, calibrating, maintaining, and troubleshooting mass spectrometers, liquid and gas chromatography systems, and related analytical laboratory equipment. - Developing, validating, adapting, and improving analytical methods for detecting and measuring chemical warfare agents, industrial chemicals, natural toxins, and metabolites. - Conducting scientific investigations, reviewing literature, designing experiments, interpreting findings, and preparing reports, publications, and presentations on research results. - Providing technical consultation and direction, collaborating with internal and external researchers, and ensuring laboratory activities comply with applicable safety and CLIA requirements. Please see full job announcement on USAJobs.gov for complete details and how to apply. https://www.usajobs.gov/job/887587300 Open 10/07/2026 to 10/15/2026 You must be a US citizen to apply. This is not a remote position. For questions regarding the position or application process, please contact the point of contact listed under “Agency Contact Information” in the USAJOBS vacancy announcement.