Analytical Chemist

Leidos; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an Analytical Chemist to support the Defense Sector at Picatinny Arsenal, NJ. The role involves characterizing organic compounds and polymers with advanced analytical techniques to provide safety, composition, and material property information.

Responsibilities include data analysis, SOP development, equipment calibration, and collaboration with government customers to meet project objectives.

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.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally; team oriented.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze materials for the U.S. Army and support R&D and production objectives.
• Interact with customers, vendors, and researchers to support projects.
• Test, troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate equipment for material testing.
• Maintain inventory of consumables and chemicals for testing.
• Develop SOPs for safe operation of laboratory testing.
• Collect, organize, and analyze data; document observations and results.
• Assist with preparing technical reports, posters, and protocols.
• Conduct literature searches related to laboratory practices.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Scientific communication

Team collaboration

US citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related field

Tools

Statistical software

Microsoft Office

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 to 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.

Primary 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.
• Skills should include a foundational and theoretical understanding of general scientific principles.
• Hands‑on experience with state‑of‑the‑art analytical tools and techniques required.
• Experience with thermal stability analysis, microscopy, chromatography, spectroscopy, and physical property testing required.
• Candidates must demonstrate the 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 are preferred.

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.