Chemist

Oneida Professional Services (OPS) is actively seeking a highly motivated, full-time Chemist in Oklahoma City, OK. (This is an on-site position)

Location: Civil Aerospace Medical Institute (CAMI)
Aerospace Medical Research & Safety Assurance Division in Oklahoma City, OK

• This position is contingent on the award of a federal contract.

Compensation: $29.00/ Hour

Position Overview

The Chemist (Intermediate) supports the Forensic Sciences Section by conducting complex chemical and toxicological analyses of biological specimens associated with aviation safety investigations, accident response, and research activities. This role performs advanced forensic analytical procedures, contributes to method development for detecting emerging drugs, and supports laboratory quality assurance and accreditation functions. The individual works both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary scientific team in a high-compliance, ISO-accredited environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform complex and repetitive forensic chemical analyses of biological specimens (including postmortem fluids and tissues) in accordance with established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Conduct instrument-based analytical testing using Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS), High-Performance Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (HPLC/MS), UV/VIS Spectrophotometry, and Immunoassay platforms.
• Accurately record, verify, and maintain laboratory notebooks and documentation in compliance with SOP and accreditation standards.
• Support the Laboratory’s Quality Assurance/Quality Control program and assist with ongoing accreditation compliance.
• Develop new analytical procedures and detection methodologies for novel and emerging drugs of forensic relevance.
• Conduct research to assess options for new laboratory instrumentation and technological upgrades.
• Maintain chemical and supply inventory in accordance with laboratory procedures.
• Calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instruments in compliance with ISO and ABFT (American Board of Forensic Toxicology) standards.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and audit-ready laboratory environment.
• Perform statistical analysis of laboratory testing results.
• Conduct independent scientific research with minimal supervision to advance forensic testing capabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemistry, Forensic Science, or a closely related scientific discipline from an accredited institution.
• A minimum of 4 years of relevant experience is required with a Bachelor’s degree; a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience is required with a Master’s degree.
• Demonstrated experience using analytical instrumentation in a forensic, toxicology, clinical, or research laboratory setting.
• Experience working in a regulated or accredited laboratory environment (ISO/ABFT) preferred.
• Strong data integrity, documentation, and scientific reporting skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment.

About Us:

The Oneida ESC Group is a family of companies owned by the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin that delivers customer-focused engineering, science, and construction services worldwide.

Our family of companies includes:

• Oneida ESC Group (OESC)
• Oneida Professional Services (OPS)
• Oneida Total Integrated Enterprises (OTIE)
• Mission Support Services (MS2)
• Sustainment & Restoration Services (SRS)
• Oneida Engineering Solutions (OES)
• General Mechanical Corporation (GMC)
• LG2 Environmental Solutions (LG2)
• Oneida Environmental (OE)

We integrate our staff for dedicated, cooperative, and business-like delivery of services to enhance our customers’ missions.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Oneida ESC Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity in the workplace. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

Oneida ESC Group participates in the E-Verify program. Learn more about the E-Verify program. https://www.e-verify.gov/

Oneida ESC Group is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Oneida ESC Group makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.