Forensic Chemist II

908 Devices Inc. (NASDAQ: MASS) is revolutionizing chemical analysis with its simple handheld devices, addressing life‑altering applications in health, safety and defense technology. The Company’s devices interrogate unknown and invisible materials at the point‑of‑need, providing quick, actionable answers in vital health, safety and defense tech applications, tackling the fentanyl and illicit drug crisis, toxic carcinogen exposure, and global security threats.

908 Devices designs and manufactures innovative products that bring together the power of complementary analytical technologies, software automation and machine learning. For more information, visit

Position Summary

The Forensic Chemist II supports 908 Devices’ portfolio of field‑portable chemical detection and identification devices. The role remotely supports law enforcement, emergency responders and R&D partners through spectral review of analytical data from fielded users on high‑pressure mass spectrometers, FTIR and Raman devices. The Forensic Chemist II further partners with R&D and Product Management to monitor emerging trends in controlled substance analysis, explosives, hazardous materials and other relevant industries to identify essential library additions.

The Forensic Chemist advocates for customer needs, analytical best practices and scientific integrity throughout the development process.

Key Responsibilities

• Review customer handheld data to provide preliminary analysis and further guidance.
• Recognize when additional verification testing or analysis is needed prior to submitting results to customers.
• Investigate and troubleshoot results that appear to be anomalies or out of trend.
• Make keen observations on process anomalies, recommend process improvements and articulate findings.
• Incorporate subject‑matter expertise into data interpretation and recognize potential false‑positives.
• Respond by phone, email or chat to client inquiries related to difficulties, questions or data review.
• Provide verbal and written reports for data analyzed in a timely manner.
• Observe and document trends in data analysis and report findings.
• Partner with other team members to develop and improve processes for service and logistics.
• Work with our Field Forensic Applications team to enhance overall customer experience.
• Collaborate with the larger forensic science community through conferences and customer interactions.
• Participate in onboarding and training of new analysts.
• Observe and document emerging drug trends worldwide, order and test chemical standards as necessary, and create reference spectra for library addition.

Skills & Qualifications

• Exposure to chemical instrumentation and interpretation of data (mass spectrometry, Raman, FTIR, NMR).
• Knowledge of the chemistry of drugs, explosives, pesticides and industrial toxins.
• Concise communication of scientific information in oral and written formats to technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Ability to engage with customers from a variety of backgrounds and experiences.
• Understanding of the importance of standard operating procedures (SOPs) as it pertains to forensic science.
• Previous hands‑on time with portable analytical systems.
• Hazmat, CBRNE or forensics familiarity or direct experience.
• Experience in customer service areas (retail, restaurant).
• Critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Analytical skills to resolve problems requiring basic scientific, mathematical or technical principles.
• Attention to detail while following analytical procedures.
• Ability to articulate findings to multidisciplinary teams and customers with a variety of backgrounds.

Education & Experience

• Master’s Degree in Chemistry, Forensic Science or related concentration.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Forensic Science or related concentration with 2 years of laboratory experience.

908 Devices does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non‑merit factors.