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Metabolomic Chemist

National Institute of Standards and Technology · Posted 115 days ago

Hybrid Charleston, SC $75K – $116K Apply by Jun 15, 2026 Chemistry INTP
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About the Role

NIST is seeking a Metabolomic Chemist in Charleston, SC as a technical leader in high-order metrology. In this critical role, you will serve as a subject matter expert developing quantitative NMR (qNMR) techniques and advancing reference materials for metabolomics. This notice is issued under direct-hire authority to recruit new talent to occupations for which NIST has a severe shortage of candidates.

What You'll Do

  • →In this position, you will: Implement sample preparation protocols and high-accuracy methods of analysis for biological molecules in calibration solutions, Standard Reference Materials (SRMs), biological matrix samples, Quality Assurance Program study materials and other reference materials.
  • →Conduct certification measurements, stability evaluations and other material feasibility studies associated with NIST SRMs using NMR.
  • →Conduct metabolomics experiments using NMR on reference materials and materials originating from outside collaborations.
  • →Interpret metabolomic results from experiments using principles of biochemistry and analytical chemistry.
  • →Prepare reports and manuscripts on experimental results.

Requirements

  • ✓This position has an education requirement.
  • ✓Transcripts must be submitted to validate that the education requirement has been met.
  • ✓Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package.
  • ✓However, an official copy will be required before a final offer of employment.
  • ✓Use of foreign education for qualifications.
  • ✓An accredited organization must evaluate education completed outside of the U.S. to ensure that it is comparable to education received in accredited institutions in the U.S.
  • ✓Click here to view a listing of accredited organizations from the Department of Education's website.
  • ✓A copy of the foreign education evaluation (containing the results with course-by-course listing) is required with your application.

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Job ID: 8e930876-2189-4804-9f84-bbe38f219e95

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