Chemist – DoD Vehicle Systems Lab & Compliance

KBR Careers; Texas; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

AD&D

Flexible spending account

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Chemist (Contingency) to provide technical and analytical support for military ground vehicle sustainment and environmental programs. The role involves chemical analyses of fuels, lubricants, coatings, and hazardous materials to ensure regulatory compliance and improve equipment performance.

You will calibrate and maintain lab instruments, interpret results, and deliver findings to engineers and program managers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a closely related physical science.
• Knowledge of chemical analysis techniques and QA procedures.
• Experience analyzing fuels, lubricants, coatings, or hazardous materials.
• Knowledge of environmental and safety regulations in industrial settings.
• Experience operating calibration and maintenance of lab instruments.
• Ability to interpret analytical data and develop recommendations.
• Proficiency with MS Office and data analysis tools.
• Ability to obtain/maintain U.S. Government clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct chemical analyses and laboratory testing of fuels, lubricants, and coatings.
• Evaluate material performance and degradation to support reliability and lifecycle goals.
• Support corrosion prevention and protective coatings programs.
• Perform environmental sampling and analysis related to hazardous materials and emissions.
• Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Prepare technical reports for engineers, maintenance staff, and leadership.
• Ensure compliance with DoD, Army, OSHA, EPA, and related regulations.
• Collaborate with engineers and program teams to resolve issues.

Skills

Chemistry

Lab Testing

Data Analysis

Environmental Regulations

Instrument Calibration

Education

Bachelor's in Chemistry

Tools

Laboratory Instruments

Job description

KBR is seeking a Chemist (Contingency) to provide technical and analytical support for military ground vehicle sustainment and environmental programs. The role involves chemical analyses of fuels, lubricants, coatings, and hazardous materials to ensure regulatory compliance and improve equipment performance.

You will calibrate and maintain lab instruments, interpret results, and deliver findings to engineers and program managers.