Explosive Materials Research Chemist

3 weeks ago


Quantico VA United States Three Saints Bay Full time
Job Brief Explosive Materials Research Chemist - Quantico, VA (3257) Eagle Harbor, LLC, a subsidiary of Three Saints Bay, LLC, and a Federal Government Contractor industry leader, is seeking a in Explosive Materials Research Chemist in Quantico, VA
Position Responsibilities:
• Provide analytical and range support to the Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program
This effort will include fuel-oxidizer (FOX) mixtures based on powdered metals
This program will require mixing, small-scale safety testing, thermal analyses, physical characterization, and explosive output characterization.
• Purchase and inventory chemicals and laboratory equipment, prepare chemical solutions, maintain glassware, perform basic chemical synthesis of energetic and non-energetic molecules and materials as needed, isolate reaction products, and manage wastes.
• Conduct analyses of samples and extracts using headspace analysis, gas chromatography, liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry, thermal analyses, spectroscopic techniques, and other laboratory instrumentation.
• Assist with the procurement, tracking, and analysis of explosive materials from foreign and domestic sources.
• Support operations at the Department of Homeland Security Detection Technology Center (DTC), by suppling IEs and test articles, assisting with explosives and device handling, and retrieving the articles following detection analysis.
• Generate project plans/procedures, record and analyze test data, write test reports, perform small scale chemical synthesis, conduct process scale up and formulation, perform chemical and physical characterization using advanced instrumentation, run explosives hazard testing, carry out explosives' performance evaluation, and assist with test article and/or IED construction and lethality assessment across scales ranging from mg to kg quantities.
• Assist in course development and act as instructional support to courses conducted by TIEDS.
• Aid in energetic material characterization efforts designed to understand small-scale explosives hazards.
• Possess knowledge of policy and procedures related to hazardous and non-hazardous waste generation as well as waste disposal.
• Update and maintain information in the databases and information repositories both owned by or supported by TIEDS or the FBI.
• Perform both technical and administrative reviews of TIEDS reports, SOPs, Testing Methods, or any other documentation required, verifying accuracy, and compliance with TIEDS standard formatting
Position Requirements:
• Fully adjudicated Top Secret clearance.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• B.S
degree in Chemistry, Biology, Physics, or Materials Science.
• For assisting with synthetic and laboratory operations, at least two full semesters of Organic Chemistry with corresponding labs are required.
• For assisting with laboratory analysis of explosives at least two semesters of Analytical Chemistry and associated lab courses are required.
• For assisting with explosive performance characterization, a minimum of two semesters of calculus-based physics is required.
• In lieu of the courses, documented experience performing organic syntheses and/or analytical chemistry and/or explosive performance characterization may be considered.
• Comfortable working with a wide variety of energetic materials to provide support to the TIEDS Synthesis supervisor and other TIEDS scientists with three (3) years of experience in a chemical research environment.
• Must have at least a working knowledge of chemical characterization instrumentation such as, but not limited to: Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Raman spectroscopy, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance spectroscopy (NMR), Liquid Chromatography (LC), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Gas Chromatography (GC), Mass Spectrometry (MS), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), and Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC).
• Knowledge of policy and procedures related to chemical use, waste generation, and waste disposal are essential.
• Willingness to learn about chemical processes necessary to prepare energetic materials and the techniques used to characterize energetic materials and explosive formulations.
• Ability to interpret research findings in terms of the potential impact on the direction of IEs research efforts is desired.
• Competence in describing observations and preparing concise and informative reports based on data collected from the characterization efforts.
• Must be able to communicate fluently verbally and in writing, in English, at the bachelor's degree level, be able to understand and execute complex verbal and written instructions in English, be able to express complex issues verbally and in writing in English.
• Must be competent in operating an IBM-style microcomputer in Windows and/or UNiplexed Information Computing System (UNIX) environments.
• Must be able to discuss complex technical issues in English, using a telephone.
• Must be competent with Microsoft Office products in a Windows environment and be competent with computer file management in Windows and/or UNIX environments (creating and deleting files and directories, finding, renaming, copying, and moving files, etc.)
Please Apply: https://phg.tbe.taleo.net/phg01/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=GATEWAYVENT&cws=69&rid=3257 VEVRAA Federal Contractor Three Saints Bay, LLC and its subsidiaries offer a diverse, team-oriented working environment and the opportunity to work with exceptional dedicated industry professionals
We offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to take part in exciting projects with government and commercial clients, both domestic and international
We are an EEO/AA employer
We invite resumes from all interested parties without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

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