TACOM (RRAD): Chemist (Contingency)

KBR•New Boston, TX

10d

About The Position

The Chemist provides technical and analytical support for military ground vehicle sustainment, industrial operations, environmental compliance, and quality assurance programs. The role conducts chemical analyses and evaluations of fuels, lubricants, coatings, corrosion-control materials, hazardous substances, and industrial processes used in maintaining, repairing, and overhauling military vehicles and equipment. The Chemist supports operational readiness through laboratory testing, interpretation of analytical results, regulatory compliance, and technical recommendations that improve equipment performance, reliability, and environmental stewardship. This position is contingent upon award.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a closely related physical science from an accredited institution.
Knowledge of chemical analysis techniques, laboratory practices, and quality assurance procedures.
Experience analyzing fuels, lubricants, coatings, corrosion-control materials, hazardous substances, or other industrial chemicals.
Knowledge of environmental, hazardous material, hazardous waste, and occupational safety regulations applicable to industrial or maintenance operations.
Experience operating, calibrating, and maintaining laboratory instruments and analytical equipment.
Ability to interpret analytical data, conduct technical investigations, and develop recommendations to resolve chemical or material-related issues.
Proficiency with laboratory information systems, scientific data analysis tools, and Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to obtain or maintain a U.S. Government security clearance, as required.
U.S. citizenship required.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience supporting DoD, Army, or TACOM programs.
Prior government contracting experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct chemical analyses and laboratory testing of fuels, lubricants, hydraulic fluids, coolants, coatings, solvents, and other materials used in vehicle maintenance and sustainment operations.
Evaluate material performance, contamination, degradation, and failure trends to support equipment reliability, readiness, and lifecycle management initiatives.
Support corrosion prevention and control programs through testing, analysis, and recommendations for protective coatings, treatments, and maintenance practices.
Perform environmental and industrial hygiene sampling and analysis related to hazardous materials, hazardous waste, air emissions, wastewater, and industrial operations.
Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory instruments and analytical equipment to ensure accurate and reliable test results.
Prepare technical reports, laboratory documentation, and recommendations for engineers, maintenance personnel, environmental staff, and leadership.
Ensure compliance with Department of Defense, Army, OSHA, EPA, and other applicable regulations governing laboratory operations, hazardous materials, and environmental programs.
Collaborate with engineers, logisticians, maintenance personnel, and program managers to resolve material, chemical, and environmental issues affecting vehicle and equipment sustainment.