Senior Research Scientist, Virginia

Job Summary

Leading research initiatives on environmental contaminants and microplastics, the full-time Senior Research Scientist, Environmental Chemistry will design and manage complex research projects, develop experimental protocols, and contribute to scholarly publications while collaborating with various environmental agencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, manage, and perform laboratory experiments to identify and quantify contaminants in complex matrices
• Interpret experimental results, conduct data analysis, and prepare peer-reviewed manuscripts and technical reports
• Supervise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students, providing training in laboratory techniques and scientific best practices

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in chemistry, marine science, environmental science, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience in leading environmental chemistry research from concept to publication
• Advanced proficiency in analytical instrumentation and chemical analysis methods
• Experience in collecting environmental samples and adhering to QA/QC procedures
• Strong ability to produce high-quality scholarly publications and non-technical reports