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Chemist

SAIC

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Crane, IN (On-Site/Office)

Description

SAIC is seeking a highly motivated Chemist to support the Specialized Munitions Division at Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane, Indiana.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

In this position, you will collaborate with other professionals to solve challenging problems, participate in sustainment operations, testing, and fielding solutions critical to the Nation's security, and support of our frontline warfighters. You will assist government customers and our contractor team with various projects and tasks, while building and maintaining strategic relationships with customers, sponsors, and related industry partners.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Conduct ordnance testing and evaluation with a focus on identifying failure points and ensuring overall system integrity and safety.
  • Utilize gas chromatography (GC), ion chromatography (IC), high-pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC), and Fourier Transform infrared (FT-IR) techniques to analyze chemical samples.
  • Adhere to and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure accuracy and efficiency in all laboratory tasks.
  • Accurately document and report test results, maintaining detailed records of all analyses conducted.
  • Collaborate with other professionals to solve complex problems and contribute to the continuous improvement of safety and evaluation protocols.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Chemistry and zero years of experience.
  • Experience with analytical chemical analysis and chromatography techniques.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills are essential for reporting and documentation.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively, ensuring minimal disruption to the workflow.
  • Must be proficient with computers and have experience with Microsoft suite of software tools (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams).
  • Ability to meet physical health, personal responsibility, and safety requirements to obtain and maintain an explosive certification. SAIC will sponsor the certification process
  • Interim clearance required with the ability to obtain a DoD secret clearance. SAIC will sponsor the clearance process.
  • Candidate must be a US Citizenship.


Desired Experience
  • Previous experience in energetics.
  • Knowledge of Explosives or Ordnance System testing.
  • DoD Test and Evaluation requirements and sustainment operations standard operating procedures.
  • Chemical Laboratory experience with a focus on professional chemistry
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SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500 mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets include secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives. We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.
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