Research Chemist Technician

Rocky Mountain Scientific Laboratory, LLC

Littleton (CO)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with matching

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Flexible schedule

Job summary

A scientific laboratory located in Littleton, Colorado, is seeking a Research Chemist Technician to be part of a dynamic team focused on developing novel energetic systems. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in Chemistry, engage in hands-on tasks with energetic materials, and navigate safety protocols. Responsibilities include synthesizing materials, utilizing advanced analytical techniques, and contributing to technical documentation and project engineering. This full-time role offers a collaborative environment for innovation and creativity.

Qualifications

Ability to obtain security clearance.
Ability to obtain CO State Blaster’s Permit.

Responsibilities

Assist in synthesizing energetic materials and scale-up process.
Characterize novel energetic materials using analytical methods.
Handle hazardous materials with strict adherence to safety processes.
Assist in design and testing for data collection.
Operate specialized instrumentation and testing equipment.
Handle project engineering tasks including report writing.

Skills

Problem solving

Hands-on experience with energetic materials

Proficient in standard laboratory practices

Creative thinking

Strong verbal communication

Strong written communication

Education

AS, BS and/or MS in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry

Tools

DSC

TGA

GC-FID

UV-VIS-NIR

FTIR

Raman spectroscopy

Job description

RESEARCH CHEMIST TECHNICIAN

Rocky Mountain Scientific Laboratory

Department: Advanced Chemistry & Chemical Processing Group

Location: Littleton, Colorado

U.S. Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Travel: Yes

Schedule: Full-time

Description of Business Environment: Peace is often associated with passivity. At Rocky Mountain Scientific Laboratory, we associate peace with strength, courage, and action. We know that enabling peace to prevail is not for the faint of heart, which is why we built our company foundation on the core values of Integrity, Gratitude, Mission Driven, and Grit. We pride ourselves in providing unequaled services and technologies in the field of applied energetics to our customers. Our experts possess extensive knowledge and capability in energetic materials and military systems enabling them to offer analytical characterization, modeling & simulation, design, system integration, prototyping, test engineering, and proof-of-concept production services covering a wide range of applications. Our strengths lie in our ability and relentless determination to get the job done quickly and affordably.

RMSL is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Affinecative Action employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. All qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status, national origin or other legally protected status. An applicant with a disability or a disabled veteran can request reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our positions.

Specific Job Description

RMSL is a growth company with an outstanding job opportunity for a Research Chemist Technician. This position will report to the Advanced Chemistry & Chemical Processing Group Manager. The Research Chemist Technician will be an integral part of a small cross functional team working on exciting development projects with cutting‑edge technology. In this role, the ideal candidate will have a strong background in Chemistry with experience in organic and/or inorganic synthesis. This role will be a part of an integrated team focused on the development of novel energetic systems, energetic material scale‑up processes, development of ammunition and armaments, testing and analysis of energetic materials. This individual must demonstrate innovation, an understanding of the fundamentals of engineering, an ability to learn, out‑of‑the‑box thinking and creativity.

Duties Include

Assist in the synthesize energetic materials and scale‑up process
Characterize novel energetic materials using a variety of analytical methods (DSC, TGA, SDT, TAM, Particle Size Analyzer, GC‑FID, ARSST, UV‑VIS‑NIR, FTIR and Raman spectroscopy) and material sensitivity characterization (BAM friction, impact, and ESD testing)
Ability to handle hazardous materials with strict adherence to safety process requirements
Assist in the design of experiments and test series that result in safe and efficient collection of data
Installation, maintenance, and operation of specialized instrumentation and testing equipment
Project engineering tasks such as report writing, technical presentations (at customer and public meetings), and technical deliverables tracking

Required Skills

Problem solver that can work in a fast‑paced team environment on projects
Hands‑on experience with energetic materials
Proficient in standard laboratory practices
Exercises creative thinking and innovation
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Physical requirements:
- Must be able to sit for extended periods of time; must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.; must have the ability to see near and far and work with a computer monitor on a daily basis
- Required to bend, sit, stand and lift to perform job effectively

Highly Beneficial Skills

Familiar with general explosive effects and chemistry
Experience in one or more of the following areas
- Additive manufacturing (AM)
- Energetic material or hazardous material synthesis
- Laboratory and pilot plant scale‑up of energetic or hazardous materials
- LabRAM operation
Knowledge of basic‑intermediate chemistry and/or chemical engineering

Minimum Qualifications