Pioneers. Innovators. Professionals. TechINT Solutions Group (TechINT) is recognized for its knowledge and experience in providing innovative technology exploitation, operational intelligence, counter unmanned aerial systems and cyber security. TechINT Solutions Group has developed a unique analytical methodology to understand current and emerging technology that can be co-opted for nefarious purposes. Our innovative analytical methodology helps identify key variables indicative of illicit use or planned illicit use technologies.
TechINT Solutions Group is currently looking for a Chemist to join our TEDAC team in Redstone Arsenal, AL. Job# TI1393
Job Description:

• Synthesize or otherwise prepare IEs and various mixtures at various scales for utilization in TIEDS programs and projects.

• Provide analytical and range support to the Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program. This effort will include fuel-oxidizer (FOX) mixtures based on powdered metals. This program will require mixing, small-scale safety testing, thermal analyses, physical characterization, and explosive output characterization.

• Purchase and inventory chemicals and laboratory equipment, prepare chemical solutions, maintain glassware, perform basic chemical synthesis of energetic and non-energetic molecules and materials as needed, isolate reaction products, and manage wastes.

• Conduct analyses of samples and extracts using headspace analysis, gas chromatography, liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry, thermal analyses, spectroscopic techniques, and other laboratory instrumentation.

• Assist with the procurement, tracking, and analysis of explosive materials from foreign and domestic sources.

• Support operations at the Department of Homeland Security Detection Technology Center (DTC), by suppling IEs and test articles, assisting with explosives and device handling, and retrieving the articles following detection analysis.

• Generate project plans/procedures, record and analyze test data, write test reports, perform small scale chemical synthesis, conduct process scale up and formulation, perform chemical and physical characterization using advanced instrumentation, run explosives hazard testing, carry out explosives’ performance evaluation, and assist with test article and/or IED construction and lethality assessment across scales ranging from mg to kg quantities.

• Assist in course development and act as instructional support to courses conducted by TIEDS.

• Aid in energetic material characterization efforts designed to understand small-scale explosives hazards.

• Possess knowledge of policy and procedures related to hazardous and non-hazardous waste generation as well as waste disposal.

• Update and maintain information in the databases and information repositories both owned by or supported by TIEDS or the FBI.

• Perform both technical and administrative reviews of TIEDS reports, SOPs, Testing Methods, or any other documentation required, verifying accuracy, and compliance with TIEDS standard formatting.

Qualifications:
Laboratory Support.

• B.S. degree in Chemistry, Biology, Physics, or Materials Science.

• For assisting with synthetic and laboratory operations, at least two (2) full semesters of Organic Chemistry with corresponding labs are required.

• For assisting with laboratory analysis of explosives at least two (2) semesters of Analytical Chemistry and associated lab courses are required.

• For assisting with explosive performance characterization, a minimum of two (2) semesters of calculus-based physics is required.

• In lieu of the courses, documented experience performing organic syntheses and/or analytical chemistry and/or explosive performance characterization may be considered.

• 3 years of experience in a chemical research environment. Must be comfortable working with a wide variety of energetic materials to provide support to the TIEDS Synthesis supervisor and other TIEDS scientists.

• Must have at least a working knowledge of chemical characterization instrumentation such as, but not limited to: Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Raman spectroscopy, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance spectroscopy (NMR), Liquid Chromatography (LC), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Gas Chromatography (GC), Mass Spectrometry (MS), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), and Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC).

• Knowledge of policy and procedures related to chemical use, waste generation, and waste disposal are essential.

• Willingness to learn about chemical processes necessary to prepare energetic materials and the techniques used to characterize energetic materials and explosive formulations.

• Ability to interpret research findings in terms of the potential impact on the direction of IEs research efforts is desired.

• Competence in describing observations and preparing concise and informative reports based on data collected from the characterization efforts.

Benefits:
TechINT Solutions Group recognizes the need to support the well-being of our team members which is why we offer 15 personal days plus 10 paid federal holidays per year which will grow over time. We offer above industry standard medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans along with a competitive 401k retirement plan to ensure we help support you, your family's well-being, and your retirement strategy as you grow with TechINT
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TechINT Solutions Group will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by TechINT Solution Group, or (c) consistent with TechINT Solutions Group’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)