Chemist/Materials Scientist

Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Materials Engineering or related field or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.

Experience performing wet-chemistry processes or experiments in a general chemistry laboratory, industrial, or cleanroom setting.

Experience performing optical or materials characterizations such as ellipsometry, spectrophotometry, dynamic light scattering, microscopy or interferometry.

Experience using software packages   to collect, analyze, and document scientific results.

Organizational skills to maintain a safe laboratory and to keep datasets managed and accessible.

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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).

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We have an opening for a

Chemist/Materials Scientist

to support research activities associated with the development and deployment of optics used in laser systems including the National Ignition Facility (NIF) and other high power laser systems.  As part of a multi-disciplinary team working in the Optical Materials S&T program in the NIF & Photon Science directorate, you will conduct experiments, help develop and implement chemical processes, and perform surface and materials characterization on projects that aim to advance the next generation of technology in optical materials fabrication, processing, coating, and finishing.  This position is in the Optical Materials Group within the Materials Science Division.

This position will be filled at either level 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.

This position requires full-time on-site presence due to the nature of the work.

This position will be filled at either level 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.

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