Synthetic Chemist Jobs

Description

Are you motivated by conceiving creative solutions to tough problems?

Are you searching for a role that leads to significant real-world impacts by applying your strengths in chemistry?

Are you passionate about collaborating with outstanding scientists and engineers to develop your own skills while contributing to critical challenges?

If so, we are looking for someone like you to join our team at APL.

We are seeking an organic chemist to help develop solutions to the diverse problems that we take on through chemical synthesis and characterization. You will apply your strong background in chemistry to develop solutions for the government's challenging problems. We need an ambitious and dedicated colleague who is eager to take a leadership and mentorship role and contribute to in lab research. You will have the opportunity to work across a wide-range of research domains including catalysis, synthetic chemistry, polymer science, materials science, and more. In our group, your research will span fields, from synthesis of stimuli-responsive polymers to inorganic coatings for thermal management; from adhesives, coatings, and ink technologies, to electrochemistry and catalysis. We enable our team members to generate their own research ideas and publish their findings. At APL, we are a hardworking, multidisciplinary team that is committed to solving diverse problems while embracing risk with the goal of realizing creative solutions. Our team is passionate about building advanced prototypes that will define the future of materials. We strive to foster a collaborative environment with world-class expertise that achieves game-changing impact. Our APL team values integrity and innovative ideas that will ensure our nation's preeminence in the 21st century.

As a Synthetic Chemist on our team...

• You will document and present technical work internally and externally.
• You will get the chance to work on projects both independently and as part of a team.
• You will perform detailed data analyses and explain characterization results.
• You will have the opportunity to publish your research and present at conferences.
• Your primary responsibility will be to perform experiments at the direction of a project manager and assist with the development of new materials via chemical synthesis, material characterization, and performance testing, both in the lab and in the field.

Qualifications

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...

• Have demonstrable research experience in a laboratory environment.
• Have published research in peer-reviewed journals.
• Have experience working as member of a diverse team in a collaborative manner.
• Have a background in catalysis, chemical synthesis, and experimental design.
• Are familiar with nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, gas chromatography, liquid chromatography, and/or mass spectrometry.
• Are able to obtain a Secret level security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.
• Are comfortable communicating research findings in various settings.
• Have 2+ years of industrial research experience.
• Are willing and able to carry out laboratory research and travel for field testing, sponsor visits, conference attendance, and presentations.
• Possess a M.S. in chemistry, chemical engineering, or a related field.

You’ll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...

• Have Ph.D. in organic chemistry, biochemistry, or a related field.
• Have 5+ years of research experience.
• Are proficient in catalysis, air-free synthesis, electrochemistry, and/or polymer synthesis and characterization.

Why work at APL?

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space, and science challenges. With a wide selection of challenging, impactful work and a robust education assistance program, APL promotes a culture of life-long learning. Our employees enjoy generous benefits and healthy work/life balance. APL’s campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at www.jhuapl.edu/careers.

APL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

About Us

APL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. APL is committed to promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact [email protected]. Only by ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.