Chief Magnetic Materials Scientist

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 173,000 - 274,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pension plan

Relocation assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is seeking a Chief Materials Scientist in Richland, WA to lead magnetic materials research for energy, electronics, and quantum technologies. You will guide interdisciplinary teams, drive strategy, and translate stakeholder needs into funded programs.

Strong publication and leadership credentials are essential. The role emphasizes advancing soft/hard magnets, ferrites, and rare-earth-free systems, with emphasis on scalable manufacturing and SPP methods.

Qualifications

• BS/BA with 9+ years of relevant experience OR MS/MA with 7+ years OR PhD with 5+ years.

Responsibilities

• Expand established technical reputation through science and engineering principles.
• Provide strategy, leadership in magnetic materials R&D.
• Advance mine-to-magnet and mine-to-metal-to-device workflows.
• Lead metallurgy processing and critical materials recovery.
• Shape future programs with internal teams and external partners.
• Build high-visibility programs aligned with sponsor goals.
• Mentor scientists and guide technical development.

Skills

magnetic materials

functional materials

electrification technologies

advanced manufacturing

Education

BS/BA +9 years

MS/MA +7 years

PhD +5 years

Job description

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is seeking a Chief Materials Scientist in Richland, WA to lead magnetic materials research for energy, electronics, and quantum technologies. You will guide interdisciplinary teams, drive strategy, and translate stakeholder needs into funded programs.

Strong publication and leadership credentials are essential. The role emphasizes advancing soft/hard magnets, ferrites, and rare-earth-free systems, with emphasis on scalable manufacturing and SPP methods.