Chemistry Researcher

Job overview

The Chemistry Researcher role is onsite at Aberdeen Proving Ground in Aberdeen, MD, with an annual salary range of $90,000–$100,000. The position supports Battelle’s CBRNE Business Line and the Department of Homeland Security Chemical Security Analysis Center mission to identify, assess, and manage chemical-hazard risks. The researcher analyzes chemical hazards and threat information, develops technical assessments and related materials, and communicates findings to peers and government clients. This non-laboratory work contributes scientific analysis to chemical defense and risk-mitigation efforts.

What you'll do

• Conduct chemical hazard analysis and threat characterization in support of the DHS CSAC mission
• develop chemical threat assessments, bulletins, and fact sheets
• research and analyze scientific, medical, and patent literature using databases such as SciFinder, PubMed, and Scopus
• support chemical detection and surveillance efforts
• collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on technical reports
• present technical findings to peers and government clients.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

chemistry researcher

chemical defense

chemical hazard analysis

threat assessments

scientific literature

scifinder

pubmed

scopus

technical writing

top secret clearance

aberdeen md

battelle

$90k–$100k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive benefits
• compressed work schedule with most teams having every other Friday off
• hybrid flexibility model of 60% in-office and 40% remote depending on team and position
• paid time off
• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k)
• tuition assistance.

Why this role

Requires an MS in Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field and 5+ years of relevant experience, proficiency with scientific databases, technical writing experience, and eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top Secret clearance. The position is non-laboratory. Battelle describes a flexible compressed schedule and a hybrid flexibility model, dependent on team and position needs.

About the employer

Battelle Memorial Institute is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.