Senior Chemist

JRAD is seeking candidates for an immediate fill position supporting the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division’s (NSWC IHD) Chemical, Biological, Radiological Defense (CBRD) Division. This onsite position is located in Indian Head, MD. This individual will provide program analysis support to the Technical Direction Agent (TDA) / Acquisition Engineering Agent (AEA) for Medical CBRD Detection Systems, as well as the Technical Warrant Holder (TWH) for Chemicaland Biological Defense and other programs in the CBR Defense Division.

Roles/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 analyzing 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.
• Supporting the CB Detection and Ex Med TDA/AEAs on miscellaneous documentation, standards, and training as required.
• Familiarization 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.

• Or:
• MS in Chemistry or Biology related field with (6) years experience.
• BS 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 employees 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.
• Familiarization with the Naval Surface Warfare Center’s CBR research projects and initiatives.

Security Clearance:

• Secret

When you work for JRAD you will never be just a number. We put people before profits!

JRAD is committed to the health and well-being of its employees. We offer more paid time off than the average company upon hire and the following benefits are available to all full-time employees:

• Health Insurance
• Dental 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

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

The JRAD salary range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. There are many factors considered when determining the compensation provided in an offer. These factors include, but are not limited to position responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and contract terms and conditions.

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