ERG is a research and consulting firm that provides a wide range of support to federal state and commercial clients. ERG offers multidisciplinary teams with nationally recognized skills in engineering science economics public health informational technology and communications. We hire people with the best minds and then provide them with a vibrant and flexible environment in which to develop their careers. The qualified individual must be highly motivated with the skills to prioritize perform and communicate effectively in a fastpaced environment.
ERG is seeking scientists to provide fulltime research development test and evaluation (RDT&E) support onsite at a federal site in Indian Head Maryland in the Washington DC metro area. Science degrees include biology microbiology chemistry physics and materials science (or related).
Job Description:
Design and execute test and evaluation plans for the characterization of energetic materials
Operate analysis equipment during tests and gather data
Apply statistical principles to verify test precision and accuracy
Evaluate test results
Utilize advanced diagnostics data analysis tools and software to provide energetic material testing and evaluation
Recommend changes to explosives propellant and insensitive munition formulations to achieve improved performance and safety
Document recommendations and proposed course of action in reports or information papers as required
Prepare standard operating procedures (SOPs) engineering procedures (EPs) Laboratory Review Forms (LRFs) Lab Notebook Procedures (LNPs) and other technical documentation
Support or lead peerreview processes of technical documentation
Interact with technical customers to provide schedules cost estimates reports and presentations on the status of RDT&E projects
Qualifications and Skills:
Bachelors or masters degree in chemical biology microbiology chemistry physics and materials science (or related)
03 years of experience in lab work or research/test evaluation
Minimum GPA of 3.0 (college transcripts required)
Strong writing and communication skills
Competence in using spreadsheet and database software to compile analyze and present data
Strong time management skills and the ability to work on multiple projects
Must currently hold or be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secretlevel security clearance; Must be a U.S. citizen as this position is not eligible for Limited Access Authorizations
$80000 $100000 a year
ERG offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits including health and dental insurance life insurance longterm disability educational benefits FSAs a generous 401k plan profit sharing an EAP 1120 paid vacation days per year 10 paid holidays per year 56 hours or more of sick leave (based on the state you work in) per year (prorated for parttime) and more. The salary range for all positions depends on the years and type of experience.
ERG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable EEOC regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race color religion sex sexual preference national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.
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