Synthetic Chemist

Job overview

Synthetic Chemist, onsite in Picatinny Arsenal, NJ. Salary range $59,150.00 - $106,925.00 per year. This role is within the Leidos Defense Sector. This position involves conducting synthesis, scale-up, and characterization of novel materials, as well as developing and executing novel approaches to the synthesis of new materials and process optimization.

What you'll do

• Conduct ongoing literature searches to develop and maintain awareness of latest ingredients, processes, and techniques.
• Design and execute novel approaches to the synthesis of new materials.
• Develop alternate more efficient methods for the synthesis of existing materials.
• Conduct process optimization and scale up studies for large scale preparation of these materials.
• Characterize all materials utilizing state-of-the-art analytic techniques.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations.
• Develop novel ideas and contribute to proposals.

What we're looking for

Education

BS/MS in organic chemistry

Experience

2-6 years

Skills & competencies

synthetic chemist

picatinny arsenal nj

leidos

full time

chemistry

organic chemistry

synthesis

materials science

research

development

scale-up

characterization

analytical techniques

us citizen

About the employer

Leidos is hiring for this role. Industry: Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors). Sector: 31.