We have multiple openings for Chemists to work in the High Explosives Application Facility (HEAF) to address programmatic and research and development needs in energetic materials. You will collaborate with principal investigators and scientific and technical staff in explosive research and programmatic/experimental activities for surveillance and aging studies, physical and chemical characterization, and detonation science. These positions are in the Energetic Materials Group of the Materials Science Division.

This position will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level.

In this role you will

• Collaborate with scientists, engineers and technical personnel to provide scientific support to various programmatic tasks and explosives research efforts with emphasis on chemistry and characterization of high explosives.
• Characterize the thermal properties of explosives using various techniques including differential scanning calorimetry, combustion calorimetry, and chemical reactivity testing.
• Contribute to aging and compatibility work by preparing assemblies containing explosives, polymers, and metals, performing gas-extraction, recording results, and communicating with colleagues and supervisors.
• Ability to work effectively with an experimental team under conflicting and rigorous deadlines.
• Skilled in design and performance of experiments and using analytical chemistry equipment, including knowledge of safety rules and procedures.
• Conduct, coordinate, and document procedures and peer reviews.
• Perform work as an LLNL Explosives Handler, and routinely work hands-on with energetic materials of all types.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional job responsibilities, at the SES.2 level

• Provide chemistry knowledge to resolve technical and programmatic issues.
• Perform independent technical tasks to provide solutions for a diverse range of moderate to complex issues.
• Select methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to obtain results based on analysis of multiple, largely identifiable factors.