Senior Research Chemist/Scientist

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Job Description: We are seeking a Senior Research Chemist-Scientist position to provide support to the Smoke and Target Defeat Branch in the Protection Division of the Research and Operations (R&O) Directorate at the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Chemical Biological Center (DEVCOM CBC). Approved candidates apply their academic and practical knowledge, experience, and expertise to provide smoke/obscurant research support to the Smoke and Target Defeat Branch. Approved candidates work under the guidance of a higher-grade professional employee, the individual will perform tasks which may encompass the gamut of research, development, production, test, and evaluation to study aerosol and smoke/obscurant materials, dispersion, obscuration techniques, systems, associated theoretical and predictive models, and dissemination, collection and sampling devices and operation.

Specific tasks include but are not limited to:

• Collaborate with team members to develop chemical and engineering solutions.
• Perform research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) of obscurants and dissemination.
• Conduct research to improve the design, properties, manufacture, processing, packaging, operation, performance, and effectiveness of the aerosol/smoke/obscurant.
• Analyze commercially available and prepare samples or materials for use as smoke and obscurants.
• Operate test apparatus and instrumentation to collect optical data in the visible, IR and microwave regions.
• Become familiar with theoretical models (newly developed or existing) which can be used to support the investigation of new materials and techniques.
• Design, develop, fabricate, and evaluate improved or novel materials to improve current obscurants.
• Determine aerosol characteristics of obscurants produced after delivery from various platforms.
• Develop novel materials for obscuration in the millimeter wave region of the electromagnetic spectrum.
• Fabricate novel materials to be tested in collaboration with relevant universities.
• Conduct synthetization of flame-retardant coating for obscuration material that obscures in the IR region.
• Collaborate with relevant Universities on testing obscure materials in extreme environments.
• Collaborate with internal and external research teams on synthesis and characterization of materials and meta materials for obscuration.
• Assist Smoke and Target Defeat Branch individual(s) in the operation of the Breeze Tunnel to conduct Breeze Tunnel vapor experiments involving

Required Education:

• Master's degree with 6 years' experience working in a laboratory and/or a field test environment as a research chemist.
• Or a bachelor's degree in chemistry with 8 years' experience working in a laboratory and/or a field test environment as a research chemist.

Preferred Education:

• Ph.D. degree in chemistry or relevant engineering/scientific field of study with 3 years' experience working in a laboratory environment as a research chemist.

Required Experience:

• Prior hands-on research chemist work experience while working in a laboratory environment
• Microsoft Office experience required
• Advanced communication skills interacting with government representatives as well as industry partners
• Willingness to learn new things and take on new tasks
• Must possess strong written and oral communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and a working knowledge of PC software packages typically associated with design of experiments and associated statistical analysis
• Expertise with various analytical instrumentation techniques to include but not limited to the following: Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), Ultraviolet-Visible Spectroscopy (UV-VIS), Fourtier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR).

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Precise Systems values employee contributions, promotes diverse opportunities for professional growth, and prioritizes overall well-being. Our comprehensive professional services benefits package includes health insurance, life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, disability insurance, retirement plans, holiday pay, employee-managed leave, and professional growth opportunities.

We recognize exceptional performance and alignment with our core values through our STAR Award recognition program.

Compensation at Precise Systems is determined by various factors, including education, experience, skills, competencies, and contract-specific requirements. The salary range for this position is $86,909.12 to $120,022.11 (annualized USD). This range represents the standard pay for this role and is just one component of Precise Systems' total compensation package.

Precise Systems is committed to fair and equitable pay practices in alignment with applicable pay transparency laws and equal employment opportunity standards

Precise Systems is dedicated to a shared vision and core values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, which foster innovation and drive our continued success in the global marketplace. Precise Systems and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, status as an individual with a disability, or any legally protected status under federal, state, or local law. Visit www.GoPrecise.com for a listing of current openings and our comprehensive, employee friendly benefits summary. Precise Systems participates in E-Verify.