Chemist - Fulltime

Job Description

Do you thrive in developing new molecules or processes and seeing that effort transition into commercialized products? BAE Systems, one of the world's largest defense contractors and a stable Fortune 500 Company, is hiring an R&D Synthesis Chemist to help us develop, test, and bring to market new energetic materials. Our innovative and diverse group invented and commercialized IMX-101 and IMX-104, safer alternatives to TNT and Comp B. Our growing team of scientists from all across the country work closely together in our research facility surrounded by a nature preserve in the beautiful Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee.

Responsibilities

Devise safe, effective, and efficient methods of synthesizing chemicals including high explosives to support R&D.

Undertake experiments using corrosive, explosive, and toxic materials in a safe manner.

Specify lab equipment in support of synthesis experiments and lab scale process development.

Provide chemical support to chemical engineers, process engineers, and environmental and safety staff.

Provide technical assessments to senior leadership with recommendations for future research and development. Keep abreast of the latest research in energetic materials through literature reviews and technical conferences.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Required: MS in chemistry or chemical engineering (or related field) from an accredited university with 5+ years of relevant experience.

Must possess a good understanding of the principles of bench chemistry and have excellent communication skills.

Must be able to effectively work in a dynamic team environment while also being able to work independently.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Desired: Ph.D. in chemistry or chemical engineering (or related field) from an accredited university, and experience handling energetic materials, experience in the development and scale‑up of new synthesis routes to a production environment.

Pay Information

Full‑Time Salary Range: $79,370 - $134,929.

Employee Benefits

Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non‑monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

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