Tetra Tech, Inc. has an opening for a Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS) Analyst (Chemist) at the U.S. Army Pueblo Chemical Depot (PCD), in Pueblo, CO. This position provides PCD lab personnel with daily, onsite technical support pertaining to GC/MS setup, method development, and analysis of air monitoring samples for Chemical Warfare Agents. This position requires the employee to be a U.S. Citizen due to the projects they will be working on.
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Your Role :
- Assist with method development using GC/MS (equipped with a dynatherm or Markes system) in support of General Population Limit (GPL) monitoring.
- Conduct, oversee, and assist with teaching of GC/MS methods and operations.
- Perform agent analysis on a dynatherm-equipped or Markes system-equipped GC/MS.
- Prepare and verify standards (both for field and lab)
- Prepare Depot Area Air Monitoring System (DAAMS) tubesAgent analysis of DAAMS tubes using GC (Chemstation Software)
- Review MINICAMS® and GC data
- Conduct data entry and review
- Liquid/Solid Waste extraction/preparation for analysis of agent by GC
- Wet chemistry such as percent bleach determination and pH determination
Qualifications :
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or other related science
- Five years’ experience with GC/MS instrumentation
- Dynatherm experience is desirable
Extensive knowledge and experience performing analyses using a GC/MS including but not limited to:
o Instrument setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting
o Method development
o Method detection limit (MDL) studies
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o Instrument calibration (including tuning)
o Sample preparation and analysis
o Data review and interpretation including manual calculations
- Ability to mentor colleagues in GC/MS analyses and procedural protocol
- Strong computer skills pertaining to GC/MS instrument (Mass Hunter Suite is currently used)
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills with various types of stakeholders
- Recent experience with Agilent instrumentation and software
- Analysis of Chemical Warfare Agents
- Analysis of air monitoring samples
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 470 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—22,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.
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Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech’s core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.
Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
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