Analytical Chemist

Leidos Inc; Rockaway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 59,150 - 106,925; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Income Protection

Paid Leave

Retirement

Job summary

Leidos Inc. at Picatinny Arsenal, NJ seeks an Analytical Chemist to support government customers in evaluating energetic materials and formulations.

The role focuses on characterizing organic compounds and polymers using advanced analytical techniques for safety, composition, and material properties. Responsibilities include executing research protocols, data analysis, preparing technical reports, and maintaining safe laboratory practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related field with 2-4 years of relevant experience.
• Foundational understanding of general scientific principles.
• Hands-on experience with state-of-the-art analytical tools and techniques.
• Experience with thermal stability analysis, microscopy, chromatography, spectroscopy, and physical property testing.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally with diverse audiences.
• Must be able to work in a team-based environment.
• US citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze materials of interest to the U.S. Army and execute research protocols.
• Interact with customers, vendors, and researchers to support projects.
• Test, evaluate, troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate equipment for material testing.
• Maintain inventory of consumables and chemicals for testing.
• Support acquisition of new equipment through market research and installation.
• Establish SOPs for safe operation of material testing.
• Collect, organize, and analyze data; verify data entry.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related field

Tools

GC/MS

HPLC

Spectroscopy

Microscopy

Thermal analysis

Job description

Description

The Defense Sector at Leidos currently has an opening for an Analytical Chemist to work at our Picatinny Arsenal, NJ site. The Analytical Chemist will be responsible for supporting government customers within the Propulsion Division to evaluate novel and legacy energetic materials and formulations. Primary responsibilities include characterization of organic compounds and polymers using state-of-the-art analytical and instrumental techniques for safety, compositional, and other desired material property information.

Responsibilities

• Analyze materials of interest to the U.S. Army, and execute research protocols in support of research, development, and production objectives.
• Interact with outside customers, vendors, and researchers to support contracted and subcontracted projects.
• Test, evaluate, troubleshoot, repair, maintain, install, and calibrate equipment to perform material testing.
• Maintain inventory of consumables and chemicals needed to perform material testing.
• Support acquisition of new equipment through market research, purchase, and installation.
• Establish standard operating procedures for the safe and effective operation of material testing.
• Collect, organize, and perform data analysis, and verify/correct data entry.
• Maintain clear and accurate logbooks; collect and record detailed observations about experiments.
• Assist with preparation of technical reports, summaries, posters, data presentation, and protocols.
• Conduct literature searches on identified topics relevant to current laboratory practices/protocols.
• Maintain compliance with established laboratory health and safety guidelines, as well as established methods/procedures.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related field with 2-4 years of relevant experience.
• Foundational and theoretical understanding of general scientific principles.
• Hands‑on experience with state-of-the-art analytical tools and techniques.
• Experience with thermal stability analysis, microscopy, chromatography, spectroscopy, and physical property testing.
• Ability to interact and effectively communicate both written and orally with a wide variety of people.
• Must be able to work in a team‑based environment.
• US citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Computer literacy, Microsoft Office proficiency, and working knowledge of statistical software.

Pay Range

Pay Range $59,150.00 - $106,925.00

Pay and Benefits

Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.