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Summary
KCNSC - Materials (SEL-M) is seeking an R&D Scientist with a background in Organic Chemistry for our Polymer and Organic Group. This role will provide support and leadership to perform a variety of advanced chemical tests, processes, and procedures to support production and research and development.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead and participate in studies that may include designing, synthesizing, characterizing, and developing materials of interest to defense research and development.
- Use working knowledge of novel manufacturing techniques, including but not limited to flow chemistry, continuous or batch synthesis.
- Leverage their understanding of chemistry, materials science, and analytical testing techniques to provide support on production related issues; working with internal and external partners to ensure compliance with quality requirements.
- Lead teams of researchers to identify problems and solutions, draft test plans, obtain funding, and execute work in alignment with the company's commitments and strategic objectives.
- Enhance the capabilities of an ongoing research and development program, within a multi-disciplinary organization dedicated to advanced materials studies by leveraging an in-depth understanding of materials science.
- Needs to have a strong customer-service focus and the ability to communicate effectively with customers who have limited knowledge of chemistry or materials science.
- Have a willingness to work either as an independent investigator or as a member of a multi-disciplinary cross-functional team, depending on the nature of the situation.
- The ability to generate accurate and precise analytical data, interpret data, prepare formal reports and make formal presentations of results, conclusions and recommendations.
- Strong attention to detail to ensure adherence to requirements.
* THIS IS A HYBRID ROLE*
You Must Have
- Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, Physics, or equivalent and 4 years of experience.
We Value
- Experience with various materials synthesis, processing, and characterization techniques. These include familiarity with wet chemistry, bench chemistry, analytical testing methods (HPLC, IR, etc.).
- Experience in a production support role
- Experience in a manufacturing setting
- Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems
- Ability to work independently with little to no supervision on all job responsibilities
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and responsibilities concurrently
- Ability to generate accurate and precise analytical data that may be used in formal reports or presentations or for quality acceptance of components utilized in national defense
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- All employees must work in a safe manner in accordance with the Laboratory Health and Safety Program
- Masters Degree (M.S.) or Doctorate (PhD) in Organic Chemistry or equivalent from an accredited institution
FMT2021
Additional Information
- JOB ID: 981
- Remote Eligibility: Hybrid
- Travel Required: 10-25%
- Hourly/Salary: Salary
- Relocation Available: Yes
Job Information
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