Chemist I

Battelle•DUGWAY, UT

12d•$65,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are currently seeking a Chemist. This position is a full-time opportunity located at West Desert Test Center. In this role, you will serve as a Chemistry and Chemical Warfare Agent (CWA) Subject Matter Expert (SME), providing technical expertise on Department of Defense CBRNE and WMD threats. Your work will span synthesis, signatures analysis, detection, decontamination, counter-proliferation, and safety protocols related to CWAs and relevant precursors. You will also conduct applied research on technical and intelligence issues pertaining to current and emerging WMD threats to the U.S. and allied nations, translating findings into actionable course content for students ranging from those with little to no chemistry background to those with advanced subject matter expertise.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, another physical science, or Engineering (or an equivalent combination of education and chemistry laboratory experience)
Demonstrated ability to independently research complex technical topics and quickly develop subject matter expertise
Ability to serve as the primary instructor for classroom and laboratory sessions, providing clear and concise instruction, guiding students through laboratory synthesis activities, and adapting delivery to varying levels of student knowledge — from those with little to no chemistry background to those with advanced understanding
Must possess or have the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Chemistry, another physical science, or Engineering (or an equivalent combination of education and chemistry experience)
Experience working with energetic materials, or willingness to learn
Prior experience providing technical instruction to student groups in classroom, laboratory, or hands-on training environments
Experience operating analytical instrumentation, primarily GC/MS
Prior familiarity or experience with CWA/CBRNE operations, including teaching, training, synthesis, signatures analysis, detection, decontamination, counter-proliferation, or intelligence applications
Prior experience teaching or working with military personnel

Responsibilities

Serving as a Chemistry and CWA Subject Matter Expert on issues pertaining to DoD CBRNE/WMD threats, including synthesis, signatures analysis, detection, decontamination, counter-proliferation, and associated safety hazards and protocols
Delivering classroom, laboratory, field, and hands-on chemistry instruction to student groups, guiding learners through laboratory synthesis activities and adapting curriculum to varying levels of student knowledge
Conducting applied research on technical and intelligence issues related to current and emerging WMD threats to U.S. and allied nations, and incorporating findings into relevant course material
Developing training course materials, including lesson plans, instructional content, laboratory activities, practical exercises, and supporting course documentation
Generating and evaluating data, defining problems, and designing experiments, training modules, and demonstrations
Working with or around highly toxic materials in a safe and compliant manner