Senior Chemist

Full Time Indian Head, MD, US

Salary Range: $120,000.00 to $140,000.00 Annually

Roles and Responsibilities

• Facilitate the material development of CPE-CBRN’s systems for the Expeditionary Medicine (Ex Med) end users on behalf of the Medical CBRD Detection Systems TDA/AEA.
• Analyze Ex Med requirements to investigate solutions, facilitate developmental tests, assess alternatives, and implement solutions for Ex Med medical systems in support of NSWC IHD’s TDA for PMS408.
• Observe test events and demonstrations for other (or new) technologies to evaluate their value to the Navy, or to facilitate their inclusion in or connection to existing Navy Program.
• Review and analyze technical publications, system drawings and programs within the Navy’s Chemical and Biological Defense portfolio.
• Complete required On the Job Training (OJT) for support as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for NSIS, NGDS1 and 2, and any future Medical Detection / Diagnostic Systems.
• Support the CB Detection and Ex Med TDA/AEAs on miscellaneous documentation, standards, and training as required.
• Familiarize with the Naval Surface Warfare Center’s CBR research projects and initiatives.
• Review, advise, analyze, collaborate and synthesize information and tasks required to support the Navy’s CBRD medical detection programs.

Required Skills and Education

• Ph.D. in Chemistry or Biology related field with minimum four (4) years experience leading and/or performing research and development in a government laboratory.
• M.S. in Chemistry or Biology related field with 6 years experience.
• B.S. in Chemistry or Biology related field with 10 years experience.
• The ability to lead multiple research efforts, successfully collaborate with other teams, and perform having team experience.
• Working knowledge in using analytical chemistry platforms including high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry (LC/MS) to detect and quantify compounds of interest.
• Working knowledge of U.S. Government detection of chemical weapons and biological threat agents, including operational experience with the U.S. Navy.
• Working knowledge in the FDA market approval process.
• Working knowledge of the Forward Deployable Preventive Medicine Unit (FDPMU) requirements and operations for the detection of chemical and biological warfare threats.
• Working knowledge in biochemistry and molecular biology methodologies including PCR (various applications), microarray, molecular assays, next-generation sequencing.
• Working knowledge of CLIA regulations.
• First-hand experience performing clinical, diagnostic identification of microorganisms and chemical warfare agent detection in austere environments.
• Working knowledge of Biological Select Agent and Toxin (BSAT) regulations.
• Working knowledge of Word, Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
• This work requires the employee to drive a vehicle. A valid state driver’s license is required.
• Ability to plan and coordinate individual assignments to meet project goals.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Security Clearance

• Secret

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical & dependent day care
• Disability Insurance
• 401K Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement

Equal Opportunity Employer

JRAD is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.