Computational Scientist

Scientific Research Corporation • Herndon, VA

86d • $92,000 - $114,000

About The Position

SRC, Inc. is currently seeking a Computational Scientist based out of our Herndon, VA, Syracuse, NY or Charlottesville, VA office (remote telework options available). The selected candidate will perform a technical role in our Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Services team in the Environmental Health Analysis business area. The position will be responsible for development and integration of chemical property estimation, hazard prediction modeling and simulation, and cheminformatic software to characterize existing and emerging threats. Projects are focused on development of chemical property estimation, hazard prediction modeling and simulation, and cheminformatic software to characterize existing and emerging threats. This candidate will work with a dynamic and successful team to perform CBRN hazard/risk characterizations, toxicological analyses, data analysis technical reports, and help manage development of innovative scientific decision support software tools and models for our customers. This candidate will support various programs for the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, United States Environmental Protection Agency, Centers for Disease Control, and related agencies. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic and successful organization, continuing to build on SRC's reputation as an important contributor in our nation's efforts to respond to emergencies and to protect our people and environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of related experience or master's degree with 3 years of related experience or PhD degree with 0 years related experience
• Preferred degrees in chemistry, chemical engineering, biology, toxicology or related discipline
• Applicable training, experience, or dual degree in software development, computer engineering, computer science or related discipline
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
• Monitor, manage and report status of technical work and project progress
• Ability to work independently and on multi-disciplinary engineering teams
• Ability to work in a team of software engineers to efficiently implement, package and deploy a software application
• Must be able to meet eligibility requirements for a Security Clearance

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with ISO compliant software development strategies
• Software development experience with C/C++, Java, Javascript, and OOD
• Knowledge of C#/Python/MySQL/Database and Matlab a plus
• Demonstrated understanding of agile development process
• Knowledge or experience in one or more of the following disciplines is a plus: Chemical property estimation techniques, Quantitative Structure Property Relationships (QSPRs), CBRN Modeling and Simulation and Hazard Prediction

Responsibilities

• Develop and design chemical property estimation algorithms using Quantitative Structure Activity Relationships (QSARs) to elucidate hazard and risk profiles
• Update and enhance knowledge management applications for CBRN purposes
• Review and curate datasets for incorporation into models and tools
• Apply data science practices in calculation and evaluation of statistical measures
• Build and expand CBRN databases
• Create modeling and simulation tools and web applications
• Perform software development and integration within an agile development process
• Support software lifecycle activities to include requirements development, software design, development, test, and documentation
• Participate in software design and code reviews to ensure delivery of quality products and enhance skill sets
• Plan and conduct software tests

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Four or more weeks of paid time off to start
• 10 percent employer contribution toward retirement
• 100 percent tuition support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree