Job description
Responsibilities:
Peraton is seeking a highly technical, proactive, Systems Engineer / Systems Integrator (Analytic Chemist) with expertise in organic and/or analytical chemistry to provide analytical chemistry support for a program that delivers a broad range of engineering and scientific services to a national-level customer.
The Analytic Chemist will be responsible for, but not limited to:
**Work travel may include one discretionary trip per quarter** Qualifications:
Overview:
Peraton is seeking a highly technical, proactive, Systems Engineer / Systems Integrator (Analytic Chemist) with expertise in organic and/or analytical chemistry to provide analytical chemistry support for a program that delivers a broad range of engineering and scientific services to a national-level customer.
The Analytic Chemist will be responsible for, but not limited to:
- Conducting, reviewing and participating in chemical studies, experiments on organic and inorganic compounds and materials, analyses, and tests which require technical knowledge and techniques in projects regarding organization research, production or operation.
- Review and revise technical descriptions of chemicals and reactions.
- Research and analysis on various substances (organic or inorganic) to determine chemical properties, composition, structure, etc., and to investigate potential applications to national security. Develop solutions to technical problems.
- Develop technical papers and/or presentations for a broad audience and present them at meetings.
- Apply advanced principles, theories, and concepts to job assignments, and contributes to the development of new ideas and principles.
- Solve uniquely complex problems, working under consultative direction.
- Will often be required to speak for the organization to internal/external customers and works on long-range programs and objectives.
- Provide advice to the organization in area of expertise.
- Provide technical support to testing, design, development and maintenance of chemical technology.
- independently assess data quality, identify trends, issues and make recommendations to the Program Manager for appropriate action.Play a role in overall functional strategic planning.
- Frequently interface with internal/external customers and makes significant contributions to department goals and planning efforts.
- Stay up-to-date in latest Chemical and Biological threats to National Security.
**Most work is conducted in an office environment. Hands on laboratory testing is not required**
**Work travel may include one discretionary trip per quarter**
Required Qualifications:
- TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph
- Bachelores' Degree from an accredited college in chemistry, chemical engineering, or other related scientific discipline. and 10 years of relevant experience, or Masters Degree and eight (8) years of relevant experience, or PhD and five (5) years of relevant experience
- A master’s degree may substitute for two year’s experience.
- Must Stay up-to-date in latest Chemical and Biological threats to National Security.
- Must be an effective communicator with good interpersonal skills, and will interact daily with laboratory personnel and customers alike; communicate complex issues, clearly, concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences; the ability to liaise with internal subject matter experts; develop analysis plans, assess and critique plans received from contractors;
- Strong background and knowledge of analytical chemistry techniques and experience with laboratory equipment, including Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS), Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS), Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR), Raman Spectroscopy, and X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF), X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) and others.
- Ability to independently assess data quality, identify trends, issues and make recommendations to the Program Manager for appropriate action.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze, prioritize, problem solve, work several tasks simultaneously, and meet short-fuse deadlines in stressful situations.
- Ability to work efficiently in a small team, as well as independently, in an often extremely fast-paced environment, and knowledge of analytical chemistry techniques and equipment is essential.
Desired Qualifications:
- Bachelores' Degree from an accredited college in chemistry, chemical engineering, or other related scientific discipline and 12 years of relevant experience, or Masters Degree and 10 years of relevant experience, or PhD and seven (7) years of relevant experience
Peraton drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted and highly differentiated national security solutions and technologies that keep people safe and secure. Peraton serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies across the intelligence, space, cyber, defense, civilian, health, and state and local markets. Every day, our employees do the can’t be done, solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers.
Target Salary Range: $146,000 - $234,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors. EEO Tagline (Text Only): An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Veteran.
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