Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory · 3 months ago
2026 Graduate – Chemist/Chemical Engineer - Applied Chemistry and Physics
Laurel, MD
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$85K/yr - $165K/yrJohns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory is seeking a 2026 Graduate in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering to join their Applied Chemistry and Physics team. The role involves designing and evaluating scientific instrumentation, synthesizing new molecules, and performing laboratory work to address national defense and environmental challenges.
EducationUniversities
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Help design, build, test, and evaluate scientific instrumentation to address concerns related to national defense, terrorism, and weapons of mass destruction
Synthesize and evaluate new molecules, polymers and biomolecules in support of new and ongoing chemistry research projects related to defense, national health and environmental science
Perform hands-on laboratory work as part of a team to develop solutions to applied chemistry and physics problems
Qualification
Required
Have a Bachelor's in chemistry, chemical engineering, or a related technical field, with a strong academic record
Have excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, and have worked successfully in a team environment
Are able to travel occasionally to attend meetings with our government partners and operational stakeholders
Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Secret level clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship
Preferred
Have a Master's in chemistry, physics, chemical engineering, or a related technical field with a strong academic record
Have experience performing hands-on laboratory research, including in internships
Have classroom or professional experience performing data analysis and writing scientific reports
Apply creativity, chemical knowledge, and laboratory experience to address concerns related to national defense, terrorism, and weapons of mass destruction
Benefits
Generous benefits
Robust education assistance program
Unparalleled retirement contributions
Healthy work/life balance
Comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development
Company
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory
The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is a not-for-profit university-affiliated research center (UARC) that provides solutions to complex national security and scientific challenges with technical expertise and prototyping, research and development, and analysis.
Founded in 1942
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
2023-01-17Grant
Leadership Team
Alice Bowman
Mission Operations Manager
Ashutosh Dutta
Chief 5G Strategist, Senior Scientist, Lawrence R. Hafstad Fellow, Director at JHU
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