Chemical Analyst

Applied Research Associates, Inc. • Fort Belvoir, VA • 2h ago

Description

The Missions, Concepts and Capabilities (MCC) division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) Applied Research Associates, Inc.) is looking to hire a full-time Chemical Analyst. The successful candidate will provide general knowledge and subject matter expertise as a Chemist in support of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA). The candidate will work closely with other members of the multi-disciplinary Reachback team. The successful candidate will be team-oriented and possess strong multi-tasking abilities. In addition, this position requires the use of models in all areas of CBRNE. Tasks also include the presentation of modeling results and decision support aids to both internal and external customers in the form of written reports and oral presentations. This person will perform complex engineering and scientific modeling and analyses and providing scientific reports and technical assessments to military decision makers.

Essential Functions:

Review current research in various and potentially diverse subject areas for familiarity and relevance

Providing general knowledge and chemical-related subject matter expertise to government agencies and first responders

Assist in the development of program plans, timelines, and technical documents

Attend technical and programmatic meetings in which you coordinate responses from scientific community members and review the assembled materials for technical accuracy, consistency, and completeness.

Willingness to be cross-trained to provide modeling and information across the CBRNE spectrum.

Required Qualifications:

MS in Chemistry or a related field with 1 year of experience

Candidate should be able and willing to work rotating shifts in support of 24/7/365 operations

Must be a US Citizen

Active US DoD Secret or above clearance

Strong communication skills, both orally and verbally, technical presentation, teamwork mentality, graphic visualization and Microsoft Office proficiency skills are required

Desired Qualifications:

Experience working with organizations within DTRA or the DoD as well as other government agencies

Experience in Combating WMD threats or CBRN threats (primarily through modeling and simulation and/or test experience)

Experience in CBRNE/WMD with a focus on chemical weapons, hazardous chemicals, and other toxic industrial materials

Experience with modeling and simulation

COMPANY INFORMATION:

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs 1100 professionals. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. The corporation also provides sophisticated technical products for environmental site characterization, pavement analysis, and robotics.

At ARA, employees are our greatest assets. The corporation realizes that employee ownership fosters greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. ARA gives its employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as owners. The culture is challenging; innovation and experimentation are the norm. Employees are eligible for contributions which not only add to the company's success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The motto, "Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit" sums up the ARA experience. For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please visit our website at www.ara.com .

Please apply at www.careers.ara.com for the Chemical Analyst position.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Required

Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Required

Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Education

Required

Masters or better in Chemistry

Experience

Required

0-2 years: Relevant experience with chemical-related functions

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

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