Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists
Research Scientist
Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
Primary Responsibilities
Specific efforts will include analysis of chemical materials, development and characterization of novel materials to include polymers and thermoplastics and testing, evaluation, and modeling materials against traditional chemical warfare agents, non-traditional agents, and toxic industrial chemicals (TICs) and toxic industrial materials (TIMs). The research scientist will work under the direction of DEVCOM CBC Principal Investigator and other research scientists, chemists, and engineers. Basic Qualifications
BS degree in Chemistry, Physics, Material Science, or Engineering or other equivalent scientific field with 5-8 years of prior relevant experience or advanced degree with 2-4 years relevant experience. Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense Secret Clearance with potential for Top Secret Clearance. Perform research and development in areas of polymer and thermoplastic development. Demonstrate experience using technologies and applications such as melt spinning, melt rheology, dynamic scanning calorimeter, ASTM mechanical testing, and microscopy to include scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Demonstrate experience in filtration technologies for particulate capture and measurement and familiarity with N95 and High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) development. Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated proficiency in organic synthesis. Familiarity with computational fluid dynamic (CFD) modeling for vapors and particulates. Knowledge of computer aided design (CAD) and knowledge of multilayer thermoplastics. Pay Range
$69,550.00 - $125,725.00 Pay and Benefits
Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits. Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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Specific efforts will include analysis of chemical materials, development and characterization of novel materials to include polymers and thermoplastics and testing, evaluation, and modeling materials against traditional chemical warfare agents, non-traditional agents, and toxic industrial chemicals (TICs) and toxic industrial materials (TIMs). The research scientist will work under the direction of DEVCOM CBC Principal Investigator and other research scientists, chemists, and engineers. Basic Qualifications
BS degree in Chemistry, Physics, Material Science, or Engineering or other equivalent scientific field with 5-8 years of prior relevant experience or advanced degree with 2-4 years relevant experience. Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense Secret Clearance with potential for Top Secret Clearance. Perform research and development in areas of polymer and thermoplastic development. Demonstrate experience using technologies and applications such as melt spinning, melt rheology, dynamic scanning calorimeter, ASTM mechanical testing, and microscopy to include scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Demonstrate experience in filtration technologies for particulate capture and measurement and familiarity with N95 and High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) development. Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated proficiency in organic synthesis. Familiarity with computational fluid dynamic (CFD) modeling for vapors and particulates. Knowledge of computer aided design (CAD) and knowledge of multilayer thermoplastics. Pay Range
$69,550.00 - $125,725.00 Pay and Benefits
Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits. Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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