compensation:
Commensurate with education and experience, W-2, 1099, or C2C, Open to US citizens, green card holders, or H1-B
job title:
Laboratory Chemist
Laboratory Chemist - Diamond Bar
Sierra Cybernetics is seeking a LABORATORY CHEMIST to work for us to support our Diamond Bar client, The Air Quality Management District (AQMD).
You will work in the agency’s air quality laboratory and may be called upon to assist in all laboratory departments or with the laboratory’s field work.
May conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical and physical analyses of air samples, using a variety of techniques, procedures and instrumentation, including Ultra High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (UHPLC), Gas Chromatography/Flame Ionization Detector (GC/FID), and Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS) to evaluate air quality samples for types and concentrations of contaminants present. May assist with other laboratory duties as needed.
This assignment is expected to last approximately 6 months working 40 hours per week with a possibility to extend up to 12 months. Fully on-site in Diamond Bar.
Your schedule is expected to be four 10-hour days (7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.), Tuesday through Friday, however, on occasion, the schedule may switch to Monday through Thursday, or Wednesday through Saturday. Interested individuals must be willing to work these schedules within a Monday - Saturday timeframe. Flexibility is important for this assignment.
Open to US citizens, green card holders, or H1-B visa holders.
EDUCATION
• BS IN CHEMISTRY IS REQUIRED, from an accredited US college or university, preferably with an emphasis in analytical chemistry or instrumental analysis.
EXPERIENCE
• Experience conducting qualitative and quantitative chemical and physical analyses using a variety of techniques, procedures and instrumentation.
• Knowledge of and experience with chromatographic, spectroscopic and/or mass spectrometric methods is highly desired
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, while adhering to chain-of-custody and documentation requirements is critical.
• Candidates with the most directly related or transferable professional experience will be given highest consideration.