Junior Chemist Technician
About The Position
Amentum is seeking a Junior Chemist Technician to support active contracts in Huntsville, AL. The chemist will be required to support specific training modules. The following is a list of training modules the chemists will be required to support: Chemical Instrument Training lecture. The proper use, maintenance, calibration and operation of the Thermo Fisher Trudefender RMX, Firstdefender FTX and Gemini. The chemist will also provide instrument support to the students during scenarios. Drug and Explosives Lab lecture. Chemical precursors overlap (drug and improvised explosives laboratories.) HME Training Laboratory demonstrations. Chemical precursor and explosive synthesis processes will be discussed in a laboratory setting in detail. Several chemistry demonstrations will be performed. Additional chemist responsibilities include: Maintenance, calibration and service of all chemical instruments used in the HME training course. These instruments include the following instruments: Thermo Fisher Trudefender RMX (Raman), Thermo Fisher Firstdefender FTX (FTIR), and Thermo Fisher Gemini (tandem Raman-FTIR) Monitoring and tracking inventories of chemicals and materials that support the chemist’s mission with the HME class. Collection of data regarding the success/failure rate of the HME demonstration shots. Assisting the ATF scientists with special projects as needed.
Requirements
- Must not be prohibited for possessing and transferring explosive materials as defined in Title 18, United States Code, Section 1102, Chapter 40.
- A minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited university in: Chemistry (emphasis in analytical chemistry is preferred) Forensic Science (with analytical chemistry emphasis)
- Microsoft Office Suite qualifications.
- Strong research, verbal and written communications skills.
- Proficiency working with chemistry instrumentation: Thermo Fisher Trudefender RMX (Raman), Thermo Fisher Firstdefender FTX (FTIR), and Thermo Fisher Gemini (tandem Raman-FTIR) experience is specifically sought
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance (Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance)
- Eligible for both US Tourist Passport and US Official Passport
Nice To Haves
- emphasis in analytical chemistry is preferred
Responsibilities
- Support specific training modules
- Provide instrument support to students during scenarios
- Maintenance, calibration and service of all chemical instruments used in the HME training course
- Monitoring and tracking inventories of chemicals and materials
- Collection of data regarding the success/failure rate of the HME demonstration shots
- Assisting the ATF scientists with special projects as needed
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
- Educational reimbursement
- Parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tax-saving options
- Disability and life insurance
- Pet insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
