Synthetic Chemist

Primary Responsibilities

Conduct ongoing literature searches to develop and maintain awareness of latest ingredients, processes, and techniques.
Design and execute novel approaches to the synthesis of new materials.
Develop alternate more efficient methods for the synthesis of existing materials.
Conduct process optimization and scale up studies for large scale preparation of these materials
Characterize all materials utilizing state-of-the-art analytic techniques.

Basic Qualifications

• BS/MS in organic chemistry with 2-6 years relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing synthesis of new materials.
• Knowledge and hands-on experience with analytical methods for the separation and characterization of materials to include chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques.
• Ability to work in a team-based environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Higher degree preferred.
• Knowledge of energetic materials a plus.

About the Role

The Defense Sector at Leidos currently has an opening for a Synthetic Chemist to work at our Picatinny Arsenal, NJ site. Conduct synthesis, scaleup, and characterization of novel materials.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range $59,150.00 - $106,925.00
Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.

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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.