Junior Scientist

            Scientist / Junior Chemist (trace explosives)

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GST, Inc. has an immediate opportunity for one Junior Scientist supporting Trace Standards Production at the Transportation Security Laboratory (TSL) in Egg Harbor Township, NJ. This vacancy is in support of an existing contract that has been awarded to GST by the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate.

Main Responsibilities:

· Preparation, maintenance, and Quality Control (QC) verification of Trace Explosive Standards:

· Preparation of Trace Explosive Standard stocks, ampoules, and diluted solutions

· QC analysis of prepared Trace Standards using various analytical instruments (HPLC/LC-MS, IC, and GC).

· Procurement, Preparation, and QC of test substrates.

· Preparation of test articles (deposition of Trace Explosive Standards).

· Calibration, Operation, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting of all systems, instruments and equipment necessary for production of Trace Explosive Standards (HPLC/UPLC, GC, IC, pipettes, balances).

· Support proficiency testing and participate in internal and external audits (for ISO 9001, ISO 17025) when requested.

· Track and maintain inventory of consumables.

· Verify calibration of quality affecting items

Other Responsibilities

· Production and Quality Assurance (QA) of explosive simulants (pressed, liquid, solid, and semisolid) including high-fidelity simulants and multi-technology simulants.

About Global Systems Technologies:

We are an engineering firm and prime contractor for the Department of Homeland Security. Our core capabilities include systems engineering; R&D in the domains of physics, chemistry, biology, electronics, and software; Test and Evaluation (T&E), Human Factors (HF) engineering, Configuration Management (CM), and Integrated Logistic Support (ILS). We are involved in transportation security and CWMD (Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction) covering all parts of CBRNE . GST is the prime contractor for (among others) the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) Professional Engineering and Logistics Support Services (PELSS-2) contract, supporting the fields of baggage screening, passenger screening, surveillance, air cargo/ intermodal security and technology integration. Under this contract, we interface with Government and international entities, equipment manufacturers, airports, and personnel from all modes of transportation. We provide liaison to the R&D community, report on emergent technologies, perform trade off studies, develop system architectures, and produce standards, specifications and requirements. GST also supports the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Transportation Security Laboratory (TSL) at the W.J. Hughes Technical Center, Atlantic City, NJ. Technical support provided includes Trace Standards Production, Simulant Production, and Laboratory Certification and Accreditation Support Services.

Requirements

Required Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Science (Chemistry, Physics, or related)

Required Expereince:

TWO YEARS related experience
OR
ssociate’s Degree in Science (Chemistry, Physics, or related) plus seven years related experience.

MUST BE US CITIZEN able to undergo successful background investigation for a security clearance (Secret) and DHS contractor suitability/fitness.

· Experience with analytical instrumentation (HPLC, GC-ECD, and IC) preferred, Experience with cGMP and cGLP a plus.

· Prior security clearance (Secret) and/or DHS contractor suitability/fitness a plus.

· Candidates should possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and be able to properly write project documents and SOPs with moderate supervision.

· Must be able to work independently and in a team-based environment.

· Must demonstrate good attention to detail and ability to follow directions.

Benefits

GST has a superior total package that includes many weeks of total PTO, multiple excellent health care benefit options, and much more. We will provide details to qualified applicants.

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