The Engineering Science Division (ESD) of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a Senior Scientist 2 to support engineering and scientific research, development, testing, studies, and related activities onsite in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey. This position is contingent on contract award.

As a Senior Scientist, you will be responsible for executing and documenting various aspects of testing and analysis associated with the development of security related systems. Must be able to test and/or evaluate several commercial and prototype explosives detection systems. Possess sufficient skills to perform parametric testing and evaluation of candidate systems to determine parameters such as lower limit of detection, sensitivity, selectivity, dynamic range, or other instrument performance characteristics. Must be capable of performing literature searches and assessing the current state of the art in approaching any research program. Must be able to write, review, and/or comment on test plans and procedures. Have good communication skills and able to write project documents with little supervision, including project plans, test plans and procedures, data analysis reports, project final reports. Must possess independent research experience and demonstrated capability in the planning and execution of research and development projects. 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a science field (i.e., physics, chemistry) from an accredited college or university and have at least 12 or more years of experience in experimental or applied science (physics, chemistry or related), or
• Master’s degree in a science field (i.e., physics, chemistry) from an accredited college or university and at least 6 or more years of experience as described above, or
• degree in natural science (e.g., physics, chemistry, biology) from an accredited college or university.
• A minimum of 5 years of laboratory experience.
• Good leadership skills, and good written and oral communications.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Requires Secret Security Clearance or higher and DHS Suitability.

COMPANY INFORMATION:

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs over 1200 professionals. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. The corporation also provides sophisticated technical products for environmental site characterization, pavement analysis, and robotics.

At ARA, employees are our greatest assets. The corporation realizes that employee ownership spawns greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. ARA gives its employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as owners. The culture is challenging; innovation and experimentation are the norm. Employees are eligible for contributions which not only add to the company’s success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience. For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please visit our website at www.ara.com.

Please apply at www.careers.ara.com for the Senior Scientist 2 position.