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Analytical Explosives Chemist

4 months ago

Huntsville, Alabama, United States Applied Research Associates (ARA) Full time
The Engineering Science Division (ESD) of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking an Analytical Explosives Chemist/Technician. ARA's Engineering Science Division provides research, development, test and evaluation services to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

The successful candidate for this position will support the DHS Transportation Security Laboratory (TSL) Detection Technology Center (DTC) at Redstone Arsenal, AL.

Responsibilities Support all explosive and contraband research at DTC, including development of test methods and test plans for analytical equipment, and employing analytical chemistry to develop methods for quantitative instrumental chemical analysis.

Support development of test plans, reports, presentations, standard operating procedures and other support documentation. Follow and update existing, or develop new, standard operating procedures (SOPs). Maintain qualification in chemical, radiation, and laser safety, and explosive handling as mandated by the facility procedures and training.

Qualifications Bachelor's degree in chemistry with related experience or associate's degree in a scientific discipline with 2 years of related experience or a high school diploma/GED with 4 years of related experience.

Strong oral and written communication skills, team oriented, detail oriented, and customer focused. Experience with MS Office applications. Ability to work with minimal supervision. Eligibility and willingness to obtain a Security Clearance and DHS Suitability. Sole US Citizenship.

Preferred Qualifications Experience using the following techniques and equipment:

Thermogravimetric Analysis, Differential Scanning Calorimetry, High-Performance Liquid Chromatography, Particle Size Analysis, IR and Raman Spectroscopy, Various Titrations, General Laboratory Best Practices.

Active TOP SECRET Clearance. DHS Suitability.

COMPANY INFORMATION:
Applied Research Associates, Inc.

is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences.

The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs over 1200 professionals.

ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement.

The corporation also provides sophisticated technical products for environmental site characterization, pavement analysis, and robotics. At ARA, employees are our greatest assets. The corporation realizes that employee ownership spawns greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. ARA gives its employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as owners. The culture is challenging; innovation and experimentation are the norm.

Employees are eligible for contributions which not only add to the company's success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

The motto, "Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit" sums up the ARA experience.

For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please visit our website at Please apply at for the Analytical Explosives Chemist/Technician position.

Behaviors

Preferred Dedicated:
Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Detail Oriented:
Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Team Player:
Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Preferred Growth Opportunities:

Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

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