Research Scientist

Research Scientist / CBRN Defense Scientist Chantilly, VA My client is seeking a Research Scientist to support U.S. Government efforts in chemical and biological defense and counter-proliferation from the Chantilly, VA area. This is a research and literature-analysis role, not a laboratory position, focused on tackling some of the most technically demanding questions in CW/BW defense and medical countermeasures. Why you should apply Contribute directly to national security research shaping CW/BW defense and counter-proliferation policy Apply deep scientific expertise to real technical questions instead of routine lab work See your technical writing put to direct, high-impact use One-year assignment with standard 40-hour weeks $43 to $62 per hour, based on experience What you'll be doing Read and analyze scientific literature on CW/BW defense, counter-proliferation, and medical countermeasures Write technical reports on findings for U.S. Government clients Conduct open- and gray-source search, discovery, acquisition, and analysis Use scientific databases such as SciFinder, PubMed, and ScienceDirect Work independently or in small groups as the task requires About you Be able to do the job as described. Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and U.S. citizenship required Background in national security, defense, or the intelligence community #J-18808-Ljbffr