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Are you interested in joining some of the brightest talent in the world to strengthen the United States' security? Come join Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) where our employees apply their expertise to create solutions for BIG ideas that make our world a better place.

We are committed to a diverse and equitable workforce with an inclusive culture that values and celebrates the diversity of our people, talents, ideas, experiences, and perspectives. This is important for continued success of the Laboratory's mission.

Pay Range

$123,960.00 - $159,168.00 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 openings for a Chemist / Material Scientist to conduct a full range of moderate to complex research in the areas of material aging, compatibility studies and materials characterization. Inthis role, you be an integral member of an interdisciplinary team responsible for conducting and supporting research in LLNL mission related areas. This position is in the Reaction Dynamics group within the Energetic Materials & Design (EMD) section of the Materials Science Division, supporting the Energetic Materials Center (EMC).

You will

• Conduct moderately complex to complex directed research and contribute to the development of diagnostics for material aging, compatibility and performance assessments of explosives and explosive containing components.
• Collaborate with other team members in the design, implementation, and qualification of cutting-edge research and system development.
• Contribute to project/program milestone completion and provide solutions to problems of limited complexity using standard techniques and methodologies.
• Work with energetic materials and obtain LLNL certification to handle explosives.
• Present written analyses and verbal briefings that capture and communicate results as well as periodic progress reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science or related field, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge in one or more of the following: engineering hardware design, chemical analysis, spectroscopic techniques, material testing methods.
• Ability to obtain certification as an explosives handler (LLNL training).
• Ability to perform independent work with technical objectives and ability to meet schedule and deliverables for multiple concurrent projects with a range of priorities.
• Ability to work in a collaborative research and development environment.
• Experience analyzing and interpreting experimental data.
• Proficient verbal and written communication, organizational and interpersonal skills necessary to work with experimental teams which may include members from all disciplines and working effectively under conflicting and rigorous deadlines.

Qualifications We Desire

• Experience working in an environment with stringent safety and security policies.
• Working knowledge of and/or experience with material aging and compatibility.
• Familiarity with programming in Java, Python or Matlab.
• A history of creating reports and presenting results.

Position Information

This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

• Flexible
• 401(k)
• Relocation Assistance
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
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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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Reasonable Accommodation

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