Associate Chemist / Chemist - Level 1 or Level 2

Associate Chemist (Level 1) / Chemist (Level 2)

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman's Space Sector is seeking an Associate Chemist (Level 1) / Chemist (Level 2) to join our team in Promontory, UT. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

The Chemist performs a variety of moderately complex chemical, mechanical and physical analyses on various materials including in-process testing of propellants to determine material composition and/or physical properties as required per customer specification.

This position will work a 4/10 schedule, with every Friday off.

In this job, you will:

• Uses moderately complex test instrumentation and computer operated data acquisition set-ups and standardization to obtain necessary test data.
• Evaluates results of chemical and physical testing data. Prepares and maintains analysis logs, records, documentation, standard works, etc. May assist in the development of new methods.
• Assists in the maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of analytical instrumentation and data acquisition equipment.
• Works with LIMS and Quality and inventory databases to track material and test results.
• Successful candidate will work with experienced chemists and technicians who operate analytical test equipment including chromatographic and spectroscopic instrumentation, particle size analyzers, viscometers, titration equipment, mechanical testing instrumentation and various other instruments and laboratory equipment. Testing will include analysis of production and subscale propellants and ingredients. Candidate will be expected to maintain a high standard of operational discipline to support clean, safe, and efficient operations.
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications for Level 1:

• Approved STEM Bachelor's degree (Chemistry, Engineering, etc.) with 0 years of professional/relevant experience.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government clearance
• Strong hands-on chemistry and computer aptitude
• Experience using scientific instrumentation and equipment
• Intermittent shift and weekend work required

Basic Qualifications for Level 2:

• Approved STEM Bachelor's degree with 2 years of professional/relevant experience – OR – Approved STEM Master's degree with 0 years of professional/relevant experience. (Chemistry, Engineering, etc.)
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government clearance
• Strong hands-on chemistry and computer aptitude
• Experience using scientific instrumentation and equipment
• Intermittent shift and weekend work required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred 1.5 years working in quality, test, production, or material research environment.
• ICP Spectrophotometry, GC, LC, or HPLC chromatography experience is a plus