Chemist

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Specializing in the areas of chemical/instrumental analysis, physical testing, high performance liquid or gas chromatography/spectroscopy, and inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectroscopy/mass spectrometry.

Developing, adapting, improving, and evaluating methods used to perform chemical and physical testing of routine, difficult, complex, and unusual samples.

Making major adaptations and modifications of established methods and procedures for a wide variety of samples including components, textiles, leather, rubber, paper, metals, chemicals, and textile or equipage end items.

Evaluating and interpreting data generated in the course of studying the chemistry of substances.

Reviewing test plans, referenced specifications, available regulations, procedures and guidelines to determine the most expeditious/economical methods of reaching determinations.

Making additional modifications if necessary and writing reports that describe the methods/their uses and limitations.

Conducting and monitoring collaborative studies in connection with the Laboratory Proficiency Testing Program.

Reviewing Contractors' test reports and entering data into a centralized database/system.

Participating in correlation studies, courtesy testing, and special investigations resulting from complaints of Unsatisfactory Material Reports on assigned items.