Laboratory Scientist (chemist, physicist, materials scientist)

survice; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive insurance

Paid time off

401k

Flexible spending account

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

SURVICE Engineering is seeking a Laboratory Scientist (Chemist, Physicist, Materials Scientist) to support our Aberdeen Research Operation in Ashburn, VA. You will help accelerate defense-related science by conducting tests, preparing samples, collecting data, and maintaining meticulous records.

The role involves planning and executing laboratory, pilot, and field tests, reviewing reports, assisting with test plans and procedures, and collaborating with chemists, physicists, engineers, and data

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to assist with laboratory and field test planning, execution, observation, and reporting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to analyze and summarize scientific data for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams of chemists, physicists, and engineers.

Responsibilities

• Support laboratory operations, including preparation for testing, sample handling, equipment setup, data collection, and record maintenance.
• Assist in planning, execution, and documentation of laboratory, pilot, and field tests for interdiction technologies.
• Develop and review test plans, reports, SOPs, concepts of operations, and technical procedures.
• Analyze laboratory and field test data, summarize findings, identify trends, and prepare recommendations for government review.
• Assist with inventory and asset management for laboratory equipment, consumables, prototypes, and fielded systems.
• Maintain calibration schedules, maintenance logs, and lifecycle documentation.
• Coordinate logistics for receipt, storage, issuance, shipment, repair, and retirement of equipment.
• Contribute to program management products such as schedules, status reports, spend plans, and briefings.
• Support systems engineering and technology transition activities by documenting requirements and risks.
• Assist with data scientists and analysts by reviewing data and contributing to reports and dashboards.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related physical sciences

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Join Us in Making a Difference in the Lives of Those Defending Our Nation!

Why SURVICE?

Come join the SURVICE Engineering mission to protect, enhance, and enable those who defend the United States. Since 1981, we have supported the DoD community, as well as Homeland Security, advanced technologies, environmental, and commercial markets. Our employees have backgrounds in engineering, physics, mathematics, chemistry, computer science, acquisition, technical writing, training, and other technical and administrative fields. And many of our personnel have DoD and/or operational military experience. If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding career with a leading organization, come see what we can offer you!

Position

Laboratory Scientist (chemist, physicist, materials scientist)

• Location: Ashburn, VA
• Security Clearance:Active Secret Required - U.S. citizenship required
• Salary: $70,000 - $95,000 Depending on Experience and Education
• Travel: 5%
• Benefits: SURVICE Engineering offers a total rewards package to include competitive salaries, comprehensive insurance options, paid time off, 401k, flexible spending, tuition reimbursement.

Position Summary

SURVICE Engineering is currently seeking a Laboratory Scientist(Chemist, Physicist, Materials Scientist) to support our Aberdeen Research Operation. You will accelerate your career and become an integral team member within the defense community.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Support laboratory operations, including preparation for testing, sample handling support, equipment setup, data collection, and maintenance of laboratory records.
• Assist in the planning, execution, and documentation of laboratory, pilot, and field tests for interdiction technologies.
• Support development and review of test plans, test reports, standard operating procedures, concepts of operations, and technical procedures.
• Assist with analysis of laboratory and field test data, including summarizing findings, identifying trends, and preparing recommendations for government review.
• Support inventory and asset management for laboratory equipment, consumables, prototypes, and fielded systems.
• Maintain or assist with equipment calibration schedules, maintenance logs, utilization reports, and lifecycle documentation.
• Support logistics coordination for receipt, storage, issuance, shipment, repair, return, and retirement of laboratory or fielded equipment.
• Assist with requirements development, technical documentation, and acquisition-related inputs, including statements of work, performance work statement inputs, technical requirements, and evaluation criteria.
• Contribute to program management products such as schedules, status reports, spend plan inputs, briefings, action item trackers, and stakeholder meeting materials.
• Support systems engineering and technology transition activities by documenting requirements, interfaces, performance observations, risks, issues, and lessons learned.
• Assist with technical reachback activities by researching, documenting, and helping respond to operational or field inquiries related to laboratory or deployed technologies.
• Support development of standardized templates, style guides, fact sheets, slide decks, success stories, and other communication products describing technology capabilities, test results, or transition activities.
• Assist data scientists, engineers, and analysts by reviewing scientific data, supporting data quality checks, interpreting analytic outputs in a chemistry or physical science context, and contributing to reports, dashboards, and decision-support products.
• Participate in process improvement activities, including mapping laboratory workflows, identifying documentation gaps, and recommending improvements to laboratory operations and technology sustainment processes.

Minimum Qualifications of Laboratory Scientist (Chemist, Physicist, Materials Scientist)

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Physical Science, Materials Science, Forensic Science, Biology, Environmental Scientist and 0+ years of relevant experience. Exceptional candidates with less experience will be considered. Candidates are not required to possess all qualifications; if you possess some of the desired qualifications, please apply.

• 0 to 10 years of relevant experience supporting laboratory operations, scientific testing, technical programs, equipment management, or applied research and development.
• Basic understanding of laboratory practices, scientific methods, data collection, and technical documentation.
• Ability to assist with laboratory and field test planning, execution, observation, and reporting.
• Ability to analyze and summarize scientific or technical data using common tools such as Microsoft Excel or similar software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate technical information into clear language for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams that may include chemists, physicists, engineers, logisticians, program managers, acquisition specialists, data analysts, and field operators.
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment, calibration records, maintenance logs, inventory tracking, or asset management processes.
• Ability to support multiple concurrent tasks, track action items, maintain organized records, and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Desired Skillsets:
  • Experience supporting federal laboratory, research and development, test and evaluation, or technology transition programs.
  • Familiarity with laboratory quality practices, chain-of-custody concepts, safety documentation, or controlled equipment procedures.
  • Experience preparing SOPs, technical reports, test reports, briefings, or acquisition-related technical inputs.
  • Familiarity with data analysis, visualization, dashboard tools, GIS products, or modeling and simulation outputs.
  • Experience with inventory management systems, government property controls, logistics coordination, or equipment lifecycle management.
  • Understanding of systems engineering, requirements management, configuration management, or test and evaluation processes.
  • Ability to support field demonstrations, operational assessments, or technology deployment activities.

About Us

SURVICE Engineering is a nationally recognized, single-source engineering service provider for Government and Industry organizations involved in all phases of the systems engineering process. Our employees are our most valuable asset, and they are proud to have supported the development, testing, analysis, and modeling and simulation (M&S) of many of the major U.S. air, land, and sea combat systems in the field today. They have also contributed their expertise to other vital national defense programs and technologies that involve survivability, cybersecurity, information technology/management, software engineering, unmanned aerial systems (UASs), and metrology/reverse engineering.

SURVICE Engineering is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.