Spectroscopist- Contingent

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Spectroscopy Instrumentation&Operations Operate, calibrate, andmaintainlaboratoryspectroscopysystemsincludinginfraredspectrometers/microscopesand Raman spectrometers/microscopes Ensureoptimalperformanceandaccuracyofallspectroscopicinstrumentationthroughpreventivemaintenanceand troubleshooting Developandimplementcalibrationprotocolsandqualityassuranceproceduresforspectroscopicmeasurements Staycurrentwithadvancesinspectroscopytechnologyandrecommendequipmentupgradesoracquisitions Quality Control & Analysis: Performcomprehensiveinfraredand Ramanqualitycontrolmeasurementsofmaterialstosupportcustomerrequirements Analyzecomplexspectraldatatoidentifymaterialproperties, composition, andpotentialqualityissues GeneratedetailedEMXLABQuality Controlreportswithclearfindings, interpretations, andrecommendations Ensuretimelydeliveryofqualitycontrolresultstomeetprojectdeadlinesandcustomerexpectations Standard Operating Procedures & Process Improvement: Develop, maintain, andcontinuouslyimprove Standard Operating Procedures(SOPs)forspectroscopicdata collection Establishanddocumentbestpracticesforsamplepreparation, measurementprotocols, anddataanalysis workflows Trainteammembersandinternalcustomersonproperspectroscopictechniquesand procedures Implementprocessimprovementstoenhanceefficiency, accuracy, andreproducibilityof measurements

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Expert-levelknowledgeofspectroscopictheory, measurementtechniques, anddata interpretation Provenexperienceinmaterialscharacterizationandqualitycontrol applications StrongprogrammingskillsinMATLAB, Python, R, orsimilaranalyticalsoftware platforms Experiencewithstatisticalanalysismethodsincludingregressionanalysisanderror quantification Education/

Experience: A bachelor's degree in a science field (i.e., physics, chemistry) from an accredited college or university with at least 12 years of experienceinexperimental orappliedscience(physics, chemistry, orrelated)ORamaster'sdegreeinasciencefield(i.e., physics, chemistry) from an accredited college or university with at least 6 years of experience as described above OR a Ph. D. in a natural science. Certificates/Licenses: None Required Clearance: Theabilitytoobtaina Departmentof Defense Secretclearanceand Departmentof Homeland Security Fitnessisrequiredforthis position.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervisionofthetechnicalactivitiesperformedbythemorejuniorstaffmembersassignedtotheprojectisrequiredforthis position. Working Conditions/Equipment: Theincumbentprofessionalisexpectedtobepresentattheworksiteand/orbeavailableduringregularbusinesshours. He/she should also generally be available via e-mail or phone during non-business hours as needed to address critical issues or emergencies. The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.