Fire Technology Scientist: Innovative Testing & Solutions

Southwest Research Institute; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Research Institute's Fire Technology Department seeks a Scientist to oversee standard and non-standard fire test programs from start to finish, including pricing, proposals, scheduling, construction, testing and reporting.

You will support business development, interact with clients and regulatory bodies, and contribute to new program areas while ensuring projects meet deadlines and budgets.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or equivalent scientific field.
• 0-2 years: coursework in chemistry, math and physics; proficient with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Perform standard and non-standard fire test programs from start to finish.
• Analyze, interpret and report test results using standardized formats.
• Provide work instructions to technical staff and write proposals for responsibilities.

Skills

Self-motivated

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Customer service

Technical writing

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Southwest Research Institute's Fire Technology Department seeks a Scientist to oversee standard and non-standard fire test programs from start to finish, including pricing, proposals, scheduling, construction, testing and reporting.

You will support business development, interact with clients and regulatory bodies, and contribute to new program areas while ensuring projects meet deadlines and budgets.