Process Chemist

1d1 day ago

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Tracy, US · Full-time · $121,830 – $185,544

About this role

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory seeks a Process Chemist to conduct full range of general to moderately complex research in explosives formulations, manufacturing, and processing. You will actively participate as an integral member of an interdisciplinary team responsible for explosives research, physical and chemical characterization, and detonation science. This position is in the Energetic Materials Formulation and Testing group within the Materials Science Division.

Perform general to moderately complex operations with chemistry processing systems including grinding, sieving, melt casting, vacuum casting, injection molding, mixing, and slurry coating. Acquire, analyze, interpret data, and report results on projects involving processing of explosives. Fulfill duties such as room responsibilities for work cells and bays.

Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and technical personnel to provide scientific support to programmatic tasks and explosives research efforts with emphasis on chemistry, manufacturing, and processing of high explosives. Work effectively with an experimental team under conflicting and rigorous deadlines. This position requires full-time on-site presence due to the nature of the work.

Provide solutions to fundamental problems related to processing of explosives and conduct, coordinate, document procedures and peer reviews. At SES.2 level, provide chemistry knowledge to resolve technical issues and perform independent technical tasks for moderately complex problems. Make real impact advancing science and technology to strengthen U.S. security.

Requirements

Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship
Bachelor’s (BS) degree in Chemistry, Materials Science or Environmental Technology, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience
Chemical plant production experience
Fundamental knowledge and understanding of chemistry and materials science and demonstrated mechanical aptitude
Ability to work effectively with an experimental team under conflicting and rigorous deadlines
Skill in design and performance of experiments, including knowledge of safety rules and procedures
Experience handling and knowledge of chemicals in laboratory settings
Willingness to routinely work with explosives

Responsibilities

Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and technical personnel to provide scientific support to programmatic tasks and explosives research efforts
Perform general to moderately complex operations with chemistry processing systems including grinding, sieving, melt casting, vacuum casting, injection molding, mixing, slurry coating
Acquire, analyze, interpret data, and report results on projects involving processing of explosives
Provide solutions to fundamental problems of limited complexity related to processing of explosives
Conduct, coordinate, and document procedures and peer reviews
Perform work as an LLNL Explosives Handler and routinely work hands-on with energetic materials of all types
Provide chemistry knowledge to resolve technical and programmatic issues
Perform independent technical tasks to provide solutions for moderately complex issues

Benefits

Join us and make YOUR mark on the World
Advance science and technology to strengthen U.S. security and promote global stability
Culture built on innovation and operational excellence
Empowering teams to take on the toughest challenges of today and tomorrow