Chemist and Chemical Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 62,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Work-life programs

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Chemist and Chemical Engineer located in Washington, DC. This role involves performing engineering and scientific work related to chemical processes, providing solutions to moderate problems, and supervising junior staff. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry, with at least 1 year of relevant experience and a Secret clearance.

The compensation ranges from $62,000 to $141,000 annually, with comprehensive benefits including health, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a chemical industry or government role.
• Knowledge of energetic materials and weapon systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry required.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional engineering and scientific work involving chemical processes.
• Develop and contribute to solutions for moderate-scope problems.
• Supervise junior staff with some guidance.

Skills

Experience in a chemical industry

Knowledge of energetic materials

Secret clearance

Experience in chemistry

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry

Job description

Job Title

Chemist and Chemical Engineer

Overview

Perform professional engineering and scientific work involving chemical processes utilized by industries and scientific technologies to produce products and systems. Apply specific functional knowledge, including working and general industry knowledge. Develop or contribute to solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity. Work independently with some guidance, and review or guide activities of more junior employees.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional engineering and scientific work involving chemical processes. • Apply industry knowledge and functional expertise. • Develop and contribute to solutions for moderate‑scope problems. • Work independently with guidance and supervise junior staff.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a chemical industry or government role
• Experience in chemistry
• Knowledge of energetic materials
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry

Nice to Have

• 3+ years of experience in an industry or government role
• Experience with material processing
• Experience in energetic formulations
• Knowledge of weapon systems
• Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry

Clearance

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range: $62,000.00 to $141,000.00 (annualized USD). Benefits include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement plans, paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work‑life programs, and dependent care.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.