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Pay Range

$110,700- $142,128 Annually

Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. Many factors are taken into consideration when setting starting pay including education, experience, the external labor market, and internal equity.

We have an opening for a Process Chemist to conduct a full range of general to moderately complex research in the areas of explosives formulations, manufacturing and processing. You will actively participate with and be an integral member of an interdisciplinary team responsible for conducting and supporting explosives research and programmatic and experimental activities for physical and chemical characterization, and detonation science to address programmatic, research and development needs in energetic materials. This position is in the Energetic Materials Formulation and Testing group within the Energetic Materials & Design (EMD) section of the Materials Science Division, supporting the Energetic Materials Center (EMC).

This position will be filled at eitherlevel based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level.

You will

• Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and technical personnel to provide scientific support to various programmatic tasks and explosives research efforts with emphasis on chemistry, manufacturing, and processing of high explosives and special explosives parts.
• Perform general to moderately complex operations with chemistry processing systems including grinding, sieving, melt casting, vacuum casting, injection molding, mixing, slurry coating, and fulfill duties such as room responsibilities for work cells and bays.
• Acquire, analyze, interpret data, and report results on projects involving processing of explosives.
• Provide solutions to fundamental problems of limited complexity related to processing of explosives.
• Conduct, coordinate, and document procedures and peer reviews.
• Perform work as an LLNL Explosives Handler, and routinely work hands-on with energetic materials of all types.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional job responsibilities, at the SES.2 level

• Provide chemistry knowledge to resolve technical and programmatic issues.
• Perform independent technical tasks to provide solutions for a diverse range of moderately complex to complex issues.
• Select methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to obtain results based on analysis of multiple, largely identifiable factors.

• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
• Bachelor's (BS) degree in Chemistry, Materials Science or Environmental Technology, ortheequivalentcombination of education and related experience.
• Fundamental knowledge and understanding of chemistry and materials science and demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to work effectively with an experimental team under conflicting and rigorous deadlines.
• Skill in design and performance of experiments, including knowledge of safety rules and procedures.
• Experience handling and knowledge of chemicals in laboratory settings.
• Willingness to routinely work with explosives and obtaining and maintaining required qualification as an Explosives Handler.
• Sufficient verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively in a team environment and present and explain technical information.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis in a safe and controlled manner, climb a ladder, and wear a respirator as needed.

Additional qualifications at the SES.2 level

• Experience conducting moderately complex to complex research in process characterization and optimization.
• Comprehensive knowledge of chemistry and material science.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment and present and explain technical information.

Qualifications We Desire

• Master's (MS) degree in Chemistry, Materials Science or Environmental Technology, ortheequivalentcombination of education and related experience.
• Experience with explosive formulation and processing, including grinding, sieving, melt casting, vacuum casting, injection molding, and formulation and pressing of plastic bonded explosives.
• Experience with fabrication of large explosive parts.
• Knowledge of LLNL programs in energetic materials or LLNL ES&H rules and regulations.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Position Information

This is a Flexible Term appointment, which is for a definite period not to exceed six years.If final candidate is a Career Indefinite employee, Career Indefinite status may be maintained (should funding allow).

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

• Included in 2024 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
• FlexibleBenefits Package
• 401(k)
• Relocation Assistance
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
• Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability (IDEA) - visithttps://www.llnl.gov/diversity
• Our core beliefs - visithttps://www.llnl.gov/diversity/our-values
• Employee engagement - visithttps://www.llnl.gov/diversity/employee-engagement

Site 300

Site 300 is an experimental test site operated by LLNL. Situated on 7,000 acres in rural foothills approximately six miles southwest of downtown Tracy and 15 miles southeast of Livermore, Site 300 hosts approximately 200 employees with expertise in such fields as engineering, chemistry, biology, and environmental restoration. Employees assigned to work at Site 300 may be exposed to the organism that causes San Joaquin Valley Fever (coccidioidomycosis).

Security Clearance

This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance.If you are selected, wewill initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if youmeet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Also, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship.

Pre-Employment Drug Test

External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.

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We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing all with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

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