Senior Applied Chemist — Columbia, MD at Johns Hopkins

About the Team

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to the nation's most critical defense, security, space, and science challenges. We are a hardworking and dedicated team of scientists who collaborate to fulfill our sponsors' needs. We strive to foster an environment of innovation and idea-generation, ensuring that multi-disciplinary perspectives provide new and exciting avenues for research.

At APL, we celebrate differences in perspective and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates. Our campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Chemist to join our team as an independent researcher with opportunities for novel avenues of study. You will lead tasks or projects that require a multi-disciplinary approach, working alongside physicists, engineers, analytical chemists, and biologists to tackle National Defense's most important problems.

In this role, you will propose and conduct research that contributes directly to our government sponsor's goals. You will use your skills in organic, analytical, and experimental chemistry to advance science toward the cutting edge of the field. You will have the autonomy to propose your own work and explore new technologies using the many resources available to you at APL. Success in this position requires the ability to connect with the broader scientific community through publication, patents, and presentations.

Hiring Process

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility for this role includes U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a Secret level security clearance.

Equal Opportunity

APL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

APL is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact us.

Work location

Work model: On-site

Scaggsville Road, Columbia, Howard County, Maryland, 20723, United States

Columbia, Maryland

Key Responsibilities

check_circlePropose and conduct research to advance government sponsor goals
check_circleDevelop methods and processes for isolation of biomanufactured products
check_circleExplore new technologies and propose independent research projects
check_circleCollaborate with multi-disciplinary teams of physicists, engineers, and biologists
check_circleConnect with the scientific community through publications, patents, and presentations
check_circleSynthesize and detect antibiotics, toxins, and peptides
check_circleApply organic, analytical, and experimental chemistry skills to cutting-edge science

Requirements

verifiedPh.D. in chemistry, chemical engineering, chemical biology or related field
verified3+ years post-graduate experience in biomanufacturing and biomaterial isolation
verifiedAbility to obtain Secret level security clearance
verifiedU.S. citizenship
verifiedKnowledge of DOD CBRNE research applications
verifiedProficiency in isolation of biomanufactured products
verifiedProficiency in synthesis and detection of antibiotics, toxins, and peptides

Nice to Have

Intimate knowledge of DOD CBRNE research applications. Demonstrated proficiency in the development of methods and processes for isolation of biomanufactured products. Experience with interdisciplinary collaboration, especially with engineers, physicists, or biochemists in other laboratories or institutions. Demonstrated proficiency in synthesis and detection of antibiotics, toxins, and peptides.

Benefits & Perks

check_circleRobust education assistance programcheck_circleUnparalleled retirement contributionscheck_circlePaid time offcheck_circleShort-term and long-term disability insuranceFlexible spending accounts

Skills, education and keywords

Skills: Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Experimental Chemistry, Biomanufacturing, Isolation Of Biomaterials, Cbrne Research, Synthesis, Detection Of Antibiotics, Detection Of Toxins, Detection Of Peptides.

Education: Ph.D. in chemistry, chemical engineering, chemical biology or related field required.

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Day-to-day, the Senior Applied Chemist with Security Clearance at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory will propose and conduct research to advance government sponsor goals; develop methods and processes for isolation of biomanufactured products; explore new technologies and propose independent research projects; and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams of physicists, engineers, and biologists.

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Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Ph.D. in chemistry, chemical engineering, chemical biology or related field; 3+ years post-graduate experience in biomanufacturing and biomaterial isolation; Ability to obtain Secret level security clearance; U.S. citizenship; Knowledge of DOD CBRNE research applications; and Proficiency in isolation of biomanufactured products.

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Senior Applied Chemist with Security Clearance at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory is based in Scaggsville Road, Columbia, Howard County, Maryland, 20723, United States. This is a on-site role.

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Key skills for Senior Applied Chemist with Security Clearance at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory include Organic Chemistry; Analytical Chemistry; Experimental Chemistry; Biomanufacturing; Isolation Of Biomaterials; Cbrne Research; Synthesis; and Detection Of Antibiotics.

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Educational requirements for this role: Ph.D. in chemistry, chemical engineering, chemical biology or related field required.

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Senior Applied Chemist with Security Clearance