National Strategic Research Institute (NSRI) at the University of Nebraska

Chemical Engineer

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Job Title

Chemical Engineer (Senior Scientist)

Salary Range

Minimum salary starting at $120,000 commensurate with education, experience, and credentials.

Supervisor

Research Director Chemical Defense Programs

Position Summary

The Chemical Engineer position will provide support to Department of Defense (DoD) and (United States Government) USG sponsors over a capability area centered on Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN) related aspects of chemical defense. This position will provide direct support for countering weapons of mass destruction (CWMD) research programs. Responsibilities will include laboratory, technical, and programmatic support of projects focused across multiple aspects of chemical defense including chemical detection, protection, decontamination, and mitigation while directly collaborating with NSRI staff and other entities within the CWMD community. Primary place of duty will be Annapolis Junction, MD. Occasional travel (up to 10%) may be required depending on operational tempo and project status.

Duties And Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and operate chemical defense test bed systems
  • Provide technical expertise to project leads on chemical defense related projects
  • Lead chemical defense related efforts
  • Provide field test support for product evaluations
  • Provide weekly project status updates to supervisor and USG sponsor
  • Collaborate directly with team members, project sponsors and stakeholders to develop and execute project plans, timelines, and strategies to facilitate successful completion of project goals

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, or biochemistry from an accredited university or college
  • 5+ years experience chemical test bed design, operations and maintenance
  • Excellent written and oral skills
  • Excellent organizations skills and record-keeping
  • Experienced in working as part of a multi-functional team in a chemical laboratory
  • This position requires the individual to be a U.S. citizen and must be able to obtain and maintain U.S. government security clearance eligibility.

Desired Qualifications

  • Advanced degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, biochemistry, or project management
  • Experienced with mechanical design and prototyping
  • Prior experience in Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosives (CBRNE) research
  • Current DoD security clearance
  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Engineering and Information Technology
  • Industries

    Research

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