Analytical Chemist

Primary Responsibilities

• Analyze materials of interest to the U.S. Army, and execute research protocols in support of research, development, and production objectives.
• Interact with outside customers, vendors, and researchers to support contracted and subcontracted projects.
• Test, evaluate, troubleshoot, repair, maintain, install, and calibrate equipment to perform material testing.
• Maintain inventory of consumables and chemicals needed to perform material testing.
• Support acquisition of new equipment through market research, purchase, and installation.
• Establish standard operating procedures for the safe and effective operation of material testing.
• Collect, organize, and perform data analysis, and verify/correct data entry.
• Maintain clear and accurate logbooks; collect and record detailed observations about experiments.
• Auxiliary with preparation of technical reports, summaries, posters, data presentations, and protocols.
• Conduct literature searches on identified topics relevant to current laboratory practices/protocols.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related field with 2-4 years of relevant experience.
• Foundational and theoretical understanding of general scientific principles.
• Hands-on experience with state-of-the-art analytical tools and techniques.
• Experience with thermal stability analysis, microscopy, chromatography, spectroscopy, and physical property testing.
• The ability to interact and effectively communicate both written and orally with a wide variety of people.
• Able to work in a team-based environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Computer literacy, Microsoft Office proficiency, and working knowledge of statistical software.

About the Role

The Defense Sector at Leidos currently has an opening for an Analytical Chemist to work at our Picatinny Arsenal, NJ site. The Analytical Chemist will be responsible for supporting government customers within the Propulsion Division to evaluate novel and legacy energetic materials and formulations.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range $59,150.00 - $106,925.00. Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.