R&D Scientist II

Summary

The R&D Scientist II role is a professional level position that is responsible for performing routine to moderately complex analytical and/or engineering functions on assigned projects of a general nature and limited scope by applying standard mathematical, scientific, and/or engineering technologies. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares evaluation reports and analyzes discrepancies to execute solutions by partnering with technical experts. 


• Assists in the preparation of product or project definitions, or lab testing methods. 


• Develops procedures to implement proper quality controls. 


• Performs routine to moderately complex tests/experiments to analyze and correct problems. 


• Partners with internal and external stakeholders to assist in resolving routine to moderately complex design, development, production, and acceptance issues. 


• Collaborate with senior technical experts to develop and document improvements/innovations. 


• Evaluates opportunities for defect prevention based on standard or accepted solutions. 

You Must Have

• 2 or more years of relevant experience in analytical, scientific, or related technical activities 


• Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry, Physics or equivalent 


• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.  


• Ability to work remote, hybrid, or on-site as directed by management and is determined by the needs of the business.  


• United States Citizenship 


• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this job 


• Ability to obtain and maintain, if required for position, a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance (some positions require additional DOE designations) 

We Value

• Ability to apply design, development, evaluation, and quality control techniques to routine through moderately complex projects.   


• PhD in Material Science, Physics, or Chemistry.


• Must possess expertise in classical molecular dynamics.


• Preferably non-equilibrium molecular dynamics (NEMD) as this is the highest in demand skillset.


• Experience modeling structure property relationships in organics, ceramics, and glasses.


• Must be have experience in Linux and Windows environments


• Demonstrated teaching experience as a graduate student.


• Contributions to and delivering scientific presentations.


• Prefer both experimental and computational experience.