About the role
Job Family: Scientist Travel Required: None Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Public Trust What You Will Do: We are currently searching for an Analytical Chemist to provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). This is a full-time, on-site opportunity in Bethesda, MD. Operate, maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot analytical instrumentation, including HPLC, GC, LC/MS, TLC scanners, balances, and water purification systems. Perform quality control (QC) testing of PET drug products, raw materials, reagents, and reference standards. Conduct analytical testing using chromatography and spectroscopy techniques, including HPLC, TLC, GC, UV-VIS, and mass spectrometry. Develop, optimize, validate, and troubleshoot analytical methods and QC procedures. Ensure compliance with laboratory standard operations procedures (SOPs), documentation practices, and regulatory
requirements. Coordinate QC testing schedules to support time-sensitive PET radiopharmaceutical production. Maintain laboratory inventories, supplies, reagents, and documentation systems. Perform preventive maintenance and operational qualification (OQ) of laboratory equipment. Train laboratory personnel on QC procedures, equipment operation, and safety protocols. Support routine laboratory operations and continuous process improvements. Perform simple chemical reactions, purification procedures, and compound characterization using established protocols. Adhere to NIH laboratory safety and radiation safety guidelines What You Will Need: Degree in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Radiochemistry, or related field PhD with at least ONE (1) year of experience OR MS with at least THREE (3) years of experience in lieu of PhD OR BS with at least FIVE (5) years of experience in lieu of MS. Strong knowledge of analytical chemistry principles and techniques. Experience operating analytical instrumentation such as HPLC, GC, LC/MS, and related systems. Experience with analytical method development, validation, and troubleshooting. Experience with radiopharmaceutical or pharmaceutical quality control testing. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD “public trust”; candidates must receive approved adjudication prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an active public trust or suitability are preferred. What Would Be