Staff Scientist

GHG Corporation • Webster, TX

7d • Remote

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 role applies professional, technical, and specialty knowledge to challenges involving the design, development, analysis, integration, evaluation, testing, and verification of systems, subsystems, and components. The Staff Scientist exercises considerable scientific judgment and makes decisions and recommendations with significant impact in their field under the guidance of a senior scientist. The position also directs scientific staff and manages day-to-day activities in a laboratory environment.

The position is regular, full-time, and listed as running from November through March 31, with a possible extension. U.S. citizenship is required. The location is Ames Research Center, and the position can be 100% remote. GHG Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer as defined by the EEOC.

Requirements

• Master's degree or Bachelor of Science (B.S.) 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 scientific expertise.
• Experience working collaboratively with engineers, scientists, technical professionals, and organizational stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• 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 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.
• 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.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Advanced knowledge within the candidate's scientific discipline.
• Sound technical judgment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to evaluate complex scientific and technical information and develop actionable recommendations.
• Ability to lead laboratory personnel and organize daily technical activities.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively with scientists, engineers, management, customers, and external organizations.
• Effective negotiation and technical communication skills.

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 to support project objectives.
• Initiate and maintain professional relationships with 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.
• Apply professional judgment, persuasion, and negotiation skills when addressing complex or critical technical issues with internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute scientific expertise throughout project development, testing, evaluation, and verification activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior