Chemist
Vandergrift, PA, United States
- $16 p/year
- Environmental
- Full-time
- chemistry
- environmental remediation
- sample analysis
The Chemist position at Leidos involves performing laboratory sample receipt, analysis using various spectroscopy and ICP-MS instruments, data review, and reporting to support environmental remediation projects. The role requires adherence to radiation and safety protocols and occasional travel between laboratories. Candidates need a degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent experience and must pass a Public Trust background check to work on government contracts.
Description
At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customer’s success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.
If this sounds like an environment where you can thrive, keep reading!
Leidos is seeking a Chemist to join the Climate, Energy & Environmental Division’s onsite laboratory in Vandergrift, Pennsylvania, supporting the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Shallow Land Disposal Area (SLDA) Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program (FUSRAP) project. This position will require the use of various laboratory instrumentation to support onsite environmental remediation work. This position will also assist with data analysis, review, and reporting.
Must be able to pass a Public Trust background investigation; per contract requirements, U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Residency is required.
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Your Main Objectives:
- Perform formal chain-of-custody sample receipt, verification of sample information, and logging of samples into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
- Perform sample analysis using instrumentation including alpha spectroscopy, gamma spectroscopy gross alpha/beta analysis, liquid scintillation, and ICP-MS analysis.
- Maintain a clean laboratory environment by following all laboratory decontamination procedures.
- Processing of sample results from the instrumentation to the LIMS.
- Complete data package assembly including primary and secondary reviews and to identify and correct mistakes and inconsistencies.
- Applicant must be able to follow all radiation and safety procedures in all areas of the laboratory.
- Applicant must be willing to work on other laboratory projects and some travel to other Leidos laboratories to support setup or laboratory operations.
- Applicant must be able to work both independently and in a team environment.
What Sets You Apart:
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, chemistry, biology or a related scientific discipline or an Associate’s degree and 2 years’ experience working in a laboratory setting.
- Capable of reviewing, compiling, and providing data files to users.
- Capable of performing counting procedures on alpha, gamma, gross alpha/beta, and liquid scin samples.
This role is covered by the Service Contract Act. The pay for this position is expected to be $28-35/hr.
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Original Posting:
December 9, 2025For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range -The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.
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Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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