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Opportunities in San Antonio Diversity, expertise, technology, and an environment for professional success. These are the hallmarks of The MITRE Corporation. For over 25 years, MITRE has specialized in the design, development and delivery of superior C I and civilian systems engineering solutions to meet the most technically demanding requirements of our U.S. Government clients. MITRE has immediate openings at its San Antonio facility that provide the dynamic atmosphere of a small company supported by the resources of a major, 5,000-employee corporation.

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We have 2 positions open for highly qualified individuals to help us develop and monitor quality assurance activities in a major environmental sampling and analysis program. Individuals will be responsible for developing Q A / Q C requirements and evaluating commercial testing laboratories' performance in meeting those requirements. Evaluations will be based on a review of data and documentation and on-site inspections of laboratory operations. Both positions require expertise in analytical chemistry, a working knowledge of Q A / Q C principles and practices, and hands-on experience with the instrumentation and methods used in environmental testing (e.g., A A , ICP, GC, GC/MS). Experience with EPA test methods is highly desirable. The first position requires an advanced degree in Analytical Chemistry, 10 years of analytical laboratory or quality assurance experience, and at least one year of experience in environmental laboratory supervision. The second position requires a BS in Chemistry with emphasis on analytical procedures plus at least 5 years of experience in the quantitative analysis of environmental samples under a comprehensive Q A / Q C program. Individuals must be willing to travel 10 to 12 weeks a year. For consideration, please submit your resume to N.A. Scott, The MITRE Corporation, 7 5 2 5 Colshire Drive, McLean, VA 2 2 1 0 2 . U.S. Citizenship required. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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