Staff Scientist
About The Position
GHG Corporation is seeking an experienced Staff Scientist III to provide advanced scientific and technical expertise in support of complex projects, systems, and laboratory operations on the FILMSS II contract. The position applies professional, technical, and specialty knowledge to resolve complex scientific and engineering challenges involving the design, development, analysis, integration, evaluation, testing, and verification of systems, subsystems, and components. The Staff Scientist III exercises scientific judgment and makes decisions and recommendations with significant impact in the applicable field, under the guidance of a senior scientist. The role also provides day-to-day direction and management of scientific staff in a laboratory environment. The position is listed as regular, full-time, with a job length of November through March 31 and possible extension. U.S. citizenship is required. The position is associated with Ames Research Center and can be 100% remote.
Requirements
- Master's degree or Bachelor of Science degree in a recognized field of science from an accredited institution.
- Five or more years of applicable professional experience.
- Demonstrated experience applying scientific principles to complex technical problems.
- Experience supporting technical activities involving design, development, analysis, integration, evaluation, testing, and/or verification.
- Ability to make technically sound decisions and recommendations within the candidate's area of scientific expertise.
- Experience working collaboratively with engineers, scientists, technical professionals, and organizational stakeholders.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate, persuade, and negotiate effectively when addressing significant or complex technical matters.
- Ability to provide direction to scientific personnel and manage day-to-day laboratory activities.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience leading or directing scientific personnel in a laboratory or technical environment.
- Experience working on multidisciplinary projects involving scientific and engineering teams.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex technical activities across multiple organizations or stakeholder groups.
- Experience supporting the full lifecycle of technical systems or components, from development and analysis through testing and verification.
Responsibilities
- Provide advanced scientific, technical, and specialty expertise in the assigned scientific discipline.
- Support the design, development, analysis, integration, evaluation, testing, and verification of systems, subsystems, and components.
- Analyze and resolve complex scientific and technical problems requiring professional judgment and specialized expertise.
- Make technical decisions and recommendations with significant impact in the applicable scientific field under the guidance of a senior scientist.
- Direct and manage scientific staff in the daily operation of a laboratory.
- Provide technical direction and guidance to laboratory personnel as needed to support project objectives.
- Initiate and maintain professional relationships with key engineers, scientists, technical personnel, and officials from other organizations and companies.
- Coordinate and communicate across scientific and engineering disciplines to address technical issues and project requirements.
- Use professional judgment, persuasion, and negotiation when addressing complex or critical technical issues with internal and external stakeholders.
- Contribute scientific expertise throughout project development, testing, evaluation, and verification activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
