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Battelle · 1 day ago

Energetic Materials Scientist

Atlantic City, NJ

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

Battelle is a research and development organization that provides critical services for various clients, including government agencies. They are seeking an Energetic Materials Scientist to support the Department of Homeland Security's Energetic Materials Research Laboratory by conducting synthesis and characterization of explosive materials and supporting research and development efforts.

Biotechnology

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.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

Analytical method developmentSOP developmentExplosive materials researchLaboratory equipment calibrationModelingSimulationMS Office proficiencyCommunication skillsTeam orientedDetail orientedCustomer focused

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

Balance life through a compressed work schedule: Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.

Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement: You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs.

Take time to recharge: You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.

Prioritize wellness: Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.

Better together: Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.

Build your financial future: 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.

Advance your education: Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.