Chemist

Chemist (SDC-1495) ID: SDC-1495 Location: Washington Program: SEE Wage/Hr: $22.21 Hours/Week: 40 hours per week Minimum Age: 55 For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) has specialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time and part-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of Federal Agencies across the United States. NEW Solutions connects experienced workers (ages 55+) with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). These experienced professionals provide administrative, scientific, and technical support to the Environmental Protection Agency through the Senior Environmental Employment (SEE) Program. Benefits: Paid Health Insurance Premium for positions budgeted at 60+ hours per pay period, Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave, Paid Federal Holidays, and optional Vision and Dental Insurance available for positions budgeted at 35+ hours per pay period. Positions listed here do not guarantee employment for any definite period. Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs administered by NEW Solutions is temporary. The enrollment relationship between NEW Solutions and the Enrollee is an ?at-will? relationship. This means that an Enrollee is free to terminate enrollment at any time during the enrollment period, and NEW Solutions and the Agency have the right to terminate the relationship with the Enrollee. PLEASE NOTE: An ?Enrollee? is not a federal employee, nor an employee of NEW Solutions. An ?Enrollee? is a participant in a grant program established through a Cooperative Agreement funded by the agency and administered by NEW Solutions. This opportunity applies to applicants legally eligible to work in the United States. Qualifications Minimum of 10 year(s) of experience in Chemistry, Biology, or related science OR MA/MS Degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related science Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Teams, MS Outlook, Adobe Microsoft Office Duties Review product chemistry data which is submitted with applications for the registration and re-registration of Antimicrobial Products.Provide expert level chemistry evaluations that are highly creative and specialized, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive with a high degree of independent initiative and judgment in chemistry. Duties include providing expert advice and recommendations regarding policy, science, and pesticide regulatory statutes and requirements with the highest level of professional expertise. A substantial number of the assignment duties fall within these types of activities. Applies expert knowledge of the principles, theories and practices of chemistry as related to product chemistry assessments of antimicrobial pesticides. Performs analysis of product chemistry data summitted with applications for the registration/reregistration of antimicrobials pesticides.35% Independently prepare complex data evaluation reports for products chemistry reviews. Prepares complex technical responses to a variety of inquiries. Attends meetings with internal and external customers.35% Interacting and collaborating with regulatory colleagues as necessary to resolve scientific issues and/or to support regulatory decision-making.20% Participating activities within Regulatory Management and Science Branch, Antimicrobial Division, and Office of Pesticide Programs as necessary, including meetings, scientific discussions, trainings, etc.10% Other Yes, can train Physical requirements: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. NEW Solutions is committed to promoting equal opportunity and to an environment free from discrimination and harassment in any form administering Experienced Worker Programs under cooperative agreements with federal agencies. It is NEW Solutions' policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal opportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in enrolling participants in the federal programs. #J-18808-Ljbffr