Senior Physicist

Mayvin, Inc•Washington, DC

5d•$140,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

Mayvin is seeking a Senior Physicist to support the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Science and Technology Directorate. The position directly supports the Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Explosives (CBRNE) Division, embedded in the Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency (HSARPA) Mission Center for Countering Homeland Threats (MCCHT). The role may involve disciplines including biophysics, physics, or nuclear forensics. The position is located in Washington, DC, and includes travel of up to 25%. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and must have an active SECRET clearance or be able to undergo and pass a background investigation. The Senior Physicist provides full-time technical support for nuclear forensics programs, applying expertise in the nuclear fuel cycle, analytical chemistry methods, and chemical engineering relevant to characterization of nuclear and radiological materials. The role includes technical reviews, program planning and execution, statistical analyses and assessments, and technical assistance with program oversight. Mayvin describes itself as a community focused on innovation, ingenuity, and impact, offering a supportive work environment and opportunities for professional growth. The company says contributions are recognized and rewarded and emphasizes dignity, respect, and employee voice.

Requirements

BA/BS degree and 10 or more years of experience, or MA/MS degree and 8 or more years of experience.
Experience providing support services for biology, bioengineering, and biomedical engineering efforts.
U.S. citizenship.
Active SECRET clearance, or ability to undergo and pass a background investigation.
Expert knowledge of the nuclear fuel cycle, analytical chemistry methods, and chemical engineering relevant to nuclear forensic characterization.
Expertise in nuclear forensics-related disciplines and experience working with expert panels dedicated to nuclear forensics.
Clear written and verbal communication skills.
Solid understanding of laboratory health and safety regulations.
Exceptional analytical research skills.

Nice To Haves

Scientific and technical understanding of CBRN sensor systems.
Scientific and technical understanding of networked sensor systems and cloud computing.
Scientific and technical understanding of data analytics.
Scientific and technical understanding of anomaly detection and data mining.

Responsibilities

Provide technical support using expert knowledge of the nuclear fuel cycle, analytical chemistry methods, and chemical engineering relevant to nuclear forensic characterization of nuclear and radiological materials.
Provide full-time support through technical reviews, program planning and execution, statistical analyses and assessments, and technical assistance in oversight of technical nuclear forensics programs.
Apply expertise in nuclear forensics-related disciplines and work with expert panels dedicated to nuclear forensics.
Produce accurate reports and brief results to stakeholders through clear written and verbal communication.
Apply a solid understanding of laboratory health and safety regulations.