Analytical Chemist - ATAS

Overview:

The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is the nonprofit, applied research division of the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech). Founded in 1934 as the Engineering Experiment Station, GTRI has grown to more than 2,900 employees, supporting eight laboratories in over 20 locations around the country and performing more than $940 million of problem-solving research annually for government and industry. GTRI's renowned researchers combine science, engineering, economics, policy, and technical expertise to solve complex problems for the U.S. federal government, state, and industry.

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Intelligent Sustainable Technology Division at GTRI performs cutting‑edge research ranging from biomarker identification in complex biological systems to advanced sensor development for rapid and robust chemical and biological detection in the field. Researchers also develop novel materials and methods for contaminants removal in air and water.

A chemist develops procedures, experiments, and analysis to support the fundamental understanding of chemical systems. The chemist works with a variety of laboratory equipment including gas chromatograph mass spectrometer, liquid chromatograph, analytical calorimeter, ultra‑violet spectrophotometer, fluorescence microscope, and ion chromatography system. The chemist develops new chemical and biological sensors for DoD and industrial applications, develops new chemical processes for wastewater processing, and develops novel nanoparticles for removal of pathogens and chemicals from a fluid.

• Perform basic tests to determine chemical parameters and conduct data analysis.
• Perform literature surveys on research topics.
• Generate documentation of experiments and results.

• Conduct the analysis of samples, execution of analytical procedures, data collection, statistical analyses, and report preparation.
• Support field test.
• Provide trainings to students.
• Maintain the performance of the instruments.

• Candidates currently enrolled in an accredited degree program relevant to this position will be considered. The candidate must have a graduation date of no later than May 2026.
• A Research Scientist/Engineer with at least 1 year of experience as a student or professional in conducting research in a wet chemistry laboratory is required.

• Experience on sensor testing.
• Knowledge on wastewater characterization and waste management.