Staff Chemist 1 (2 -4 years of experience)

Staff Chemist 1 (2 -4 years of experience)

Job Category: Scientific/Analytical

Requisition Number: STAFF007937

Posted: November 13, 2024

Employment Type: Full-Time

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Applied Research Associates, Inc. is currently seeking an experienced Chemist for a growing list of projects involving modernization of explosives & energetic materials production facilities, munitions production, and novel production system design. These projects will require knowledge of and close coordination with explosives and munitions SMEs, federal stakeholders, research and development capabilities, and ongoing production operations. A strong technical background is necessary to provide creative technical solutions while participating in and leading small teams. An ideal candidate has experience in analytical techniques, small molecule synthesis or scaling from beaker to batch, creative design, and prior exposure to pyrotechnics, propellants, combustion reactions, or other high hazard chemical environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and vision for safe and cost-effective execution of production capabilities for energetic materials and related applications (munitions, rockets, warheads, etc.).
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with client representatives and key decision makers to achieve client satisfaction in all areas of performance.
• Quickly learn synthetic pathways for producing energetic materials and their precursors.
• Familiarity with traditional analytical techniques (TGA, GC-MS, various spectroscopies).
• Basic understanding of mass and heat transport in chemical process systems.
• Ensure proper execution of the project including planning, scheduling, and procurements per the customer’s requirements.
• In conjunction with the project managers, develop, plan, and execute goals and objectives supporting the client’s objectives.
• Implement safety and quality programs by all project staff, ensuring business practices align with Contract terms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Chemistry (or equivalent), with 2-4 years of experience, or a Master's with 0-2 years of experience.
• Experience in a wide variety of analytical techniques for monitoring solvated and crystallized synthetic small molecule production.
• Demonstrated experience in planning and prioritization.
• Ability to provide clear written and oral briefings, adapting content for specific audiences.
• Support the development of test plans, reports, presentations, laboratory safety assessment plans, standard operating procedures, and other support documentation.
• Maintain qualifications in chemical, radiation, and laser safety, and explosive handling as mandated by facility procedures and training.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with the production, handling, processing, and design of energetic materials related to defense applications.
• Process engineering and integration knowledge is preferred.
• Knowledge of quality requirements and system qualification.
• Experience managing production modernization projects, including new capabilities design and development.
• Active DOD or DOE security clearance is preferred.

Who is ARA?

Do you want to work for a purpose? Applied Research Associates, Inc. (aka ARA) is an employee-owned international research and engineering company. We have been providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences since 1979. ARA has over 1,700 employee-owners and continues to grow rapidly. Together, our offices throughout the U.S. and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense, civil, and health technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement.

ARA also prides itself on having a challenging culture where innovation & experimentation are the norm. The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience. Employee ownership ensures you have a voice in what happens in the company. We are also very proud of our Women’s Initiative Network (WIN), whose purpose is to motivate, support, and encourage professional career development for women to maximize career and professional accomplishments.

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,