Full time
State of Vermont
Colchester, VT
Overview The Vermont Department of Health Laboratory Organic Chemistry section is seeking a Chemist I to support the Laboratory Response Network-Chemical (LRN-C) program, with a focus on chemical threat (CT) analysis of biological specimens including blood and urine. This position involves performing and supporting analytical testing using advanced instrumentation such as LC-MS/MS and GC-MS to detect and monitor chemical exposures of public health concern. Example methods may include the analysis of cyanide, nerve agent metabolites, tetramine, and other priority chemical threat compounds in biological matrices. Additionally, this position will support the Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) biosurveillance program through analysis of drugs and emerging substances in biological samples, contributing to statewide public health monitoring and response efforts. The ideal candidate is collaborative, detail-oriented, and eager to learn in a highly technical,...

