Analytical Chemist

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. Primary responsibilities to include characterization of organic compounds and polymers using state-of-the-art analytical and instrumental techniques for safety compositional and other desired material property information. 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.

Assist with preparation of technical reports summaries posters data presentation and protocols.

Conduct literature searches on identified topics relevant to current laboratory practices/protocols.

Maintain compliance with established laboratory health and safety guidelines as well as established methods/procedures.

Basic Qualifications.

Bachelors degree in chemistry or related field with 2-4 years of relevant experience.

Skills should include a foundational and theoretical understanding of general scientific principles.

Hands-on experience with state-of-the-art analytical tools and techniques required.

Experience with thermal stability analysis microscopy chromatography spectroscopy and physical property testing required.

Candidates must demonstrate the ability to interact and effectively communicate both written and orally with a wide variety of people. Must be able to work in a team-based environment.

US citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications.

Computer literacy Microsoft Office proficiency and working knowledge of statistical software are preferred.

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