Research Scientist | 1063257

Revel-IT-1; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Revel IT is seeking a Research Scientist in Chantilly, VA, to conduct information acquisition and apply chemistry/biology principles to CW/BW defense for U.S. Government clients.

This is not a laboratory position and is located in a professional office in Chantilly, VA. The candidate will read scientific literature, write technical reports, and perform open- and gray-source searches using SciFinder, PubMed, and ScienceDirect.

Qualifications

• MS with 5+ years of experience or PhD in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or related field.
• Proficient with scientific databases (e.g. SciFinder, PubMed, ScienceDirect).
• Ability to research and analyze scientific, medical, and patent literature.

Responsibilities

• Read and analyze scientific literature and write reports on CW/BW defense topics.
• Apply chemistry/biology principles to address CW/BW defense and counter-proliferation questions for U.S. Government clients.
• Familiar with open- and gray-sourced search and using various search engines and scientific databases.

Skills

Scientific literature analysis

Technical writing

Independent work / small teams

Education

MS with 5+ years of experience

PhD

Tools

SciFinder

PubMed

ScienceDirect

Job description

• Must be a US Citizen with an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph

• MS with 5+ years of experience or PhD
• Proficient with scientific databases
• Must be a US Citizen with an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph

Our client in Chantilly, VA isseeking a Research Scientist who possesses a strong background in chemistry, biology, or biochemistry. The successful candidate will conduct information acquisition activities and apply the principles, theories, and concepts of chemistry and/or biology to address technical questions in Chemical Warfare (CW)/Biological Warfare (BW) defense and counter-proliferation for U.S. Government clients.

Tasks will include reading and analyzing scientific literature and writing reports on various technical topics related to CW/BW defense, counter-proliferation, dual-use technologies, and medical countermeasures to CW/BW agents. The successful candidate must be familiar with open- and gray-sourced search, discovery, acquisition, exploitation, and analysis, and be comfortable utilizing various search engines and scientific databases.

This is not a laboratory position. This position is located in theChantilly, VAarea in a professional office environment.

Key Qualifications:

• MS with 5+ years of experience or PhD in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or related field
• Proficient with scientific databases (e.g. SciFinder, PubMed, ScienceDirect)
• Ability to research and analyze scientific, medical, and patent literature
• Willingness to work in small groups or independently as necessary
• Demonstrated technical writing skills, shown by articles published in technical journals, reports, theses, etc.
• Experience in national security, defense, and/or intelligence communities.
• Must be a US Citizen with an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.

Reference:1063257

Revel IT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Revel IT does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.