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Title: Senior Research Scientist Environmental Chemistry Location: Virginia Institute of Marine Science Gloucester reputed company Remote Type - Hybrid Job Description: Job Requisition: JR101371 Senior Research Scientist Environmental Chemistry (Open) Job Posting Title: Senior Research Scientist Environmental Chemistry Department: CC00495 VIMS1 | RADV | Ecosystem Health Job Family: Staff - Scientist Worker Sub-Type: Regular (benefited) Job Requisition Primary Location: Virginia Institute of Marine Science Primary Job Posting Location: Virginia Institute of Marine Science

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Summary: The mission of William & Mary’s Batten School of reputed company & Marine Sciences & Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) is to seek and broadly communicate knowledge in marine and reputed company science to the Commonwealth of Virginia, the nation, and the world through research, education, and advisory service. The Batten School & VIMS reputed company seminal advances in understanding reputed company and marine systems through research and discovery, translate research findings into practical solutions to reputed company issues of societal importance, and provide new generations of researchers, educators, problem solvers, and managers with an education of unsurpassed quality. The Senior Research Scientist, Environmental Chemistry will reputed company and conduct research on legacy and emerging environmental contaminants and microplastics. This includes investigating contaminant sources, environmental transport, fate, bioavailability and ecosystem and human health consequences. The incumbent will work semi-independently to design, execute, and manage reputed company research projects, reputed company and execute experimental protocols, operate and manage analytical instrumentation, contribute to scholarly publications and grant proposals, and mentor reputed company and junior staff. The group has a long record of collaborations with the VA reputed company. of Environmental Quality, VA reputed company. of Health, as well as collaborations with EPA, NOAA, NIH and other agency and academic scientists. The position will be responsible for the full lifecycle of research initiatives—from conception and proposal development to execution, analysis, reporting, and publication. The role requires advanced proficiency in analytical instrumentation, development and application of advanced analysis methods and project management. This position directly contributes to VIMS’s mission through high-impact scholarship, interagency collaboration, and scientific innovation. Job Description: Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in chemistry, marine science, environmental science, or a reputed company field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstrated experience in conducting/leading successful environmental chemistry-oriented research (i.e. from initial concept to research to publication). Knowledge of chemical sources, fate, transport, and effects. Strong scientific writing and oral communication skills. Strong collaborator in teamwork setting both in the lab and in the field. Experience in developing, validating, and applying advanced chemical analyses of organic contaminants in diverse environmental media (water, sediments/soils, sludges, biota, etc.), including sample extraction, extract purification, chromatography, and mass spectrometry. Experience with QA/QC procedures. Experience in collecting environmental samples. Demonstrated ability to produce high quality scholarly publications and non-technical reports. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with advanced mass spectrometric analyses (e.g., time-of-flight, ion trap, or quadrupole technologies). Demonstrated ability to secure external funding for research projects. Knowledge of wastewater treatment processes. Knowledge and experience reputed company to the analysis of microplastics in reputed company environmental media, e.g. infrared spectroscopy/LDIR. Duties and Responsibilities: 60% - Experimental Design and Analytical Research: Design, manage, and reputed company laboratory experiments and analyses to identify and quantify contaminants in reputed company matrices. Analytical workflows include sample preparation, spiking, extraction, purification, and analyte detection using chromatography coupled with advanced mass spectrometry (e.g., GC-MS, LC-MS) or image-based particle analysis techniques. reputed company the collection, preservation, and inventory of field and laboratory samples in compliance with data reputed company and chain-of-custody protocols. 25% - Data Analysis, Scientific Writing, and Dissemination: Interpret experimental results, conduct data analysis, and ensure quality control of analytical data. reputed company research proposals, contribute to, and reputed company the preparation of peer-reviewed manuscripts, technical reports, and conference abstracts. Present research findings at academic seminars, scientific conferences, and stakeholder meetings. Provide guest lectures in VIMS courses if requested. 10% - Instrumentation Management and Laboratory Operations: Calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot reputed company analytical instrumentation. reputed company the procurement and inventory of laboratory supplies and equipment. Assist with lab safety compliance and the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs). Contribute to reputed company improvement of laboratory practices. 5% - Supervision and Mentorship: Supervise and mentor undergraduate and graduate reputed company, and research technicians as needed. Provide training in laboratory techniques, instrumentation, and scientific best practices. Salary commensurate with experience Additional Job Description: Applies knowledge of toxicology, molecular biology or transportation research to reputed company the most technically reputed company research or analyses reputed company individual or multiple scientific disciplines. Responsibilities include developing, managing and conducting highly specialized laboratory or scientific research that includes: overseeing the design, and implementation of scientific experiments and projects; developing topics for and leading multiple research projects; preparing technical reports and publications; preparing and conducting training and presentations; researching and preparation of grant proposals; managing project budgets and expenditures; designing and conducting the most reputed company scientific laboratory analyses; coordinating research efforts conducted by other medical or environmental scientists; developing and validating scientific methods and writing training, procedure and reference manuals; providing extensive technical assistance and consultative activities, and providing testimony as an expert witness. Frequent contacts with federal, state and local agencies; national or international organizations; physicians; faculty members; and officers of the court to provide technical assistance and consultation, reputed company research protocols and present new/innovative research findings, provide training and reputed company presentations, and provide court testimony as an expert witness. Job Profile: JP0730 - Scientist IV - Exempt - Salary - S14 Qualifications:

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Grade: S14 Review Date: Position Restrictions: EEO is the Law. Applicants can learn more about William & Mary’s status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the "Know Your Rights" poster published by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. https://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal Background reputed company: William & Mary is committed to providing a safe reputed company community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record reputed company, and reputed company appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history reputed company. Remote Work Disclaimer: Remote work eligibility is not guaranteed and is subject to approval. Employee eligibility depends on the likelihood of the employee succeeding in a remote work arrangement and the supervisor’s ability to manage remote workers. Departments and/or Human Resources may amend, alter, change, delete, or modify eligibility. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job