Analytical Chemist

Northrop Grumman • Rocket Center, WV

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About The Position

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. Position Summary Northrop Grumman Defense Systems has an exciting opportunity for an Analytical Chemist located at the Allegany Ballistics Laboratory (ABL) near Cumberland, MD. In this role, you will report directly to the Analytical Testing Manager and will be responsible for overseeing the Lab Information Management System Raw Materials Module. You will assist Quality, Receiving Inspection, and Configuration Management in ensuring specification compliance for incoming materials and shelf-life extensions. You will also play a critical role in monitoring the workflow and striving to continuously improve the safety, quality, and efficiency of the system and the lab overall. It is likely that you may also become involved with investigating material issues that affect the quality of our product. Your skills in basic wet chemistry as well as FTIR, microscopy, chromatography, and thermal analysis techniques will be utilized regularly in this role. Do you have hands-on experience with LIMS (Lab Information Management System) and deep knowledge of laboratory practices? Come join the cutting edge Northrop Grumman ABL team!

Requirements

• Bachelor level degree in Chemistry and 2 years of experience or a Masters Degree in Chemistry and 0 years of experience.
• Formal training with a Lab Information Management System.
• Detail oriented and responsive to quality systems and requirements.
• Able to read and interpret government specifications and draft procedures for analytical testing.
• Experience working in an analytical lab and writing and completing lab work orders.
• Comfortable with and competent in communicating with management, engineers, chemists, and external vendors.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety within the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the Lab Information Management System Raw Materials Module
• Assisting Quality, Receiving Inspection, and Configuration Management in ensuring specification compliance for incoming materials and shelf-life extensions
• Monitoring the workflow and striving to continuously improve the safety, quality, and efficiency of the system and the lab overall
• Investigating material issues that affect the quality of our product

Benefits

• health insurance coverage
• life and disability insurance
• savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees