Applied Chemistry & Instrumentation Engineer

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory

Laurel (MD)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 165,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) invites graduates in chemistry or chemical engineering to join the Applied Chemistry and Physics team. You will contribute to multi-disciplinary projects that develop sensors, detectors, and chemistry-based analytical tools for DHS, DoD, and the IC.

You will collaborate with physicists, engineers, analytical chemists and biologists to address national challenges, requiring hands-on lab work and strong communication in a team

Qualifications

Bachelor's in chemistry, chemical engineering, or a related technical field, with a strong academic record.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; able to work in a team.
Eligible for Interim Secret clearance at start date and ability to obtain Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
Willingness to travel occasionally to meetings with government partners and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Design, build, test, and evaluate scientific instrumentation for national defense and security.
Synthesize and evaluate new molecules, polymers, and biomolecules for defense, health, environmental science.
Hands-on laboratory work to develop solutions to applied chemistry and physics problems.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Master's degree in Chemistry/Physics/Engineering

Job description

You will collaborate with physicists, engineers, analytical chemists and biologists to address national challenges, requiring hands-on lab work and strong communication in a team

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