Laboratory Chemist
The National Institute of Standards and Technology Center for
Neutron Research (NCNR) is seeking a chemist to work in our research and sample
preparation laboratories. The NCNR is a national user facility that develops and
makes available to the general scientific community advance instrumentation for
materials research. The NCNR is a worldwide leader in neutron sciences with 28
operating instruments serving more than 2200 research participants/year.
The general responsibilities include the organization and
maintenance of 14 laboratories; including equipment and supplies, coordination
of laboratory usage, and assisting visiting researchers in the safe operation of
equipment. Responsibilities in these areas include: maintaining the chemical
inventory, safety training, development and maintenance of laboratory
documentation, collection and disposal of chemical waste, and design and project
management of laboratory renovations.
Applicants must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a
physical science, life science or engineering that includes 30 semester hours in
chemistry. It is essential for this position to have excellent verbal and
written communication skills along with the ability to work both individually
and in a team environment. This position requires competency in performing
multiple functional tasks, attention to detail, and strong customer service.
This is a fulltime position; salary is in the range from $42,631-$74,761
depending on qualifications and experience.
Expressions of interest in this position along with a resume
should be sent to:
Yamali Hernandez
100 Bureau Dr. Stop 6102
Gaithersburg, MD 20899
301-975-5295
