Process Chemist

21h21 hours ago

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

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

About this role

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory seeks a Process Chemist for full range research in explosives formulations, manufacturing, and processing. Join an interdisciplinary team in the Energetic Materials Formulation and Testing group within Materials Science Division. This role demands full-time on-site presence due to work nature.

Conduct general to moderately complex operations using chemistry processing systems like grinding, sieving, melt casting, vacuum casting, injection molding, mixing, and slurry coating. Acquire, analyze, interpret data, and report results on explosives processing projects. Routinely handle energetic materials as an LLNL Explosives Handler.

Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and technical personnel on programmatic tasks and explosives research emphasizing chemistry, manufacturing, and processing. Work effectively under conflicting deadlines in a culture of innovation and operational excellence. Support physical and chemical characterization plus detonation science needs.

Position fills at level based on knowledge and experience, with added responsibilities at SES.2 like resolving technical issues using chemistry expertise. Contribute to national security in nuclear deterrence, threat preparedness, energy security, and multi-domain defense.

Requirements

Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship
Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Materials Science or Environmental Technology, or 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
Provide chemistry knowledge to resolve technical and programmatic issues at SES.2 level