Battelle · 11 hours ago
Energetic Materials Scientist
Atlantic City, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expBattelle is a leading research and development organization that provides vital services to various sectors including government agencies. They are currently seeking an Energetic Materials Scientist to support research and evaluation services for the Department of Homeland Security's Energetic Materials Research Laboratory, focusing on the synthesis and analysis of explosive materials.
Biotechnology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Conduct synthesis of small scale and scaled-up homemade explosive (HME) energetic materials
Perform characterization and analytical techniques to identify, isolate or quantify chemicals/materials
Support explosives effects research, including Homemade Explosives sensitivity analysis, scale-up testing, thermal stability testing, and modeling and simulation work
Support development of test plans, reports, presentations, laboratory safety assessment plans, standard operating procedures and other support documentation
Follow and co-author ISO-controlled standard operating procedures (SOPs), training and maintenance of training records, maintenance and calibration of equipment, submission and completion of opportunity for improvements (OFIs), and preparation for and participation in QA audits
Maintain currency in chemical, radiation and laser safety, and explosive handling as mandated by the TSL procedures and training
Present and report research results using standard formats and templates in a timely manner
Publish scientific results in peer-reviewed journals, as applicable
Follow safety guidelines for handling of, and exposure to, hazardous chemicals both inside and outside of a fume hood, including wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, protective eyewear, and labcoat
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in chemistry with 2 years of related experience or Master's degree
Analytical method development for chemical analyses and quality control
Experience developing standard operating procedures (SOPs) and/or Laboratory Safety Action Plans (LSAPs) for analytical chemistry methods
Experience employing analytical chemistry methods for development of quantitative instrumental chemical analyses
Follow best laboratory practices with strong attention to detail; perform independent syntheses and research with minimal or no supervision
Experience maintaining and calibrating laboratory equipment under ISO control
Strong oral and written communication skills, team oriented, detail oriented, and customer focused
Experience with MS Office applications
Sole US Citizenship with eligibility and willingness to obtain and maintain DOD Secret Security Clearance and DHS Suitability
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in chemistry with 6 years of related experience or Master's degree
Knowledge and ability to produce homemade explosives (HME)
Experience conducting elemental composition, explosive potential, and/or detection probability of liquid and solid energetic materials
Experience with development and application of test instrumentation techniques
Experience with small scale and scaled-up HME preparation/safety testing/evaluation
Experience following, updating, and developing SOPs under ISO 9001 certification and ISO 17025 accreditation
Experience with modeling and simulation of Explosive Effects
Active DHS Suitability
Active Secret Clearance
Benefits
You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.
Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.
Company
Battelle
Battelle Memorial Institute is a nonprofit research and development organization.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$422.1MKey Investors
Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA)National Science Foundation
2023-11-08Grant· $6.1M
2023-09-22Grant· $416M
Leadership Team
Lou Von Thaer
President and Chief Executive Officer
Aimee Kennedy
SVP of Human Resources
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