Job Summary The Office of Indiana State Chemist (OISC) is seeking an Analytical Chemist. The lab performs regulatory pesticide residue analysis and the Analytical Chemist will be responsible for supporting a team of investigators with providing scientific data on pesticide related investigations. What You'll Be Doing: • Perform chemical analyses on a variety of environmental samples in order to determine the presence of trace level pesticides (Includes extraction and analysis using complex instrumentation) • Analyze samples by Gas Chromatography/Mass Selective Detector (GC/MS), Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry/Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS), and High Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) • Follow all applicable SOPs and troubleshoots analyses as needed • Interpret, analyze and evaluate data to determine if quality control standards are met • Document analysis reports; submit case data and reports for final review by section supervisor • Adapt new methodologies for analyses in this laboratory • Participate in method validation collaborative studies and check sample programs • Assist in developing new methodologies for analysis of pesticide products and in preparing research manuscripts for publication in referred journals • Maintain quality control / assurance records, research notes and other records as requested • Maintain equipment and troubleshoots instrument / process problems as requested • Train laboratory assistant with duties including but not limited to: cleaning glassware, balance calibration checks and equipment maintenance What We're Looking For: • Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related field • 2 years of analytical laboratory experience • Skills in Analytical Chemistry, Chromatography, Mass Spectrometry What We'd Like You to Know: • Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position • A background check is required for employment in this position • Please attach the names and email addresses of at least three (3) references. As the application review process moves forward, an e-Reference form may be sent to the references for completion • FLSA: Exempt (Not eligible for overtime) • Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period Career Stream Professional 2 Pay Band S065 Link to Purdue University's compensation guidelines: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/index.php Job Code #20003122 Link to Career Path Maker: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/careerpathmaker/ Who We Are: Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture. Equal Opportunity Employer: Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access university