Synthetic Chemist

The Defense Sector at Leidos currently has an opening for a Synthetic Chemist to work at our Picatinny Arsenal, NJ site. Conduct synthesis, scaleup, and characterization of novel materials. Primary Responsibilities Conduct ongoing literature searches to develop and maintain awareness of latest ingredients, processes, and techniques. Design and execute novel approaches to the synthesis of new materials. Develop alternate more efficient methods for the synthesis of existing materials. Conduct process optimization and scale up studies for large scale preparation of these materials. Characterize all materials utilizing state‑of‑the‑art analytic techniques. Prepare technical report and presentations. Develop novel ideas and contribute to proposals. Basic Qualifications BS/MS in organic chemistry with 2-6 years relevant experience. Demonstrated experience developing and executing synthesis of new materials. Knowledge and hands‑on experience with analytical methods for the separation and characterization of materials to include chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. Ability to work in a team‑based environment. US Citizenship required. Preferred Qualifications Higher degree preferred. Knowledge of energetic materials a plus. Pay Range Pay Range $59,150.00 - $106,925.00 Benefits Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at Security and Data Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment‑related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment‑related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at View email address on click.appcast.io. If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Via Logic LLC