[{"country_short": "USA", "city": "Culpeper", "description": "Associate Chemist\n\n\n\nJob ID: 7212\n# Positions: 1\n\nLocation: US-VA-Culpeper\nExperience (Years): ..\n\nPosted Date: 4/23/2012\nCategory: Chemistry\nMore information about this job:\nOverview:\nAfter orientation and training, performs entry level professional chemist assignments under general supervision and following established policies.\nResponsible for performance of chemical research and analysis tasks to support propellant development and characterization, chemical synthesis and characterization, material qualification and compatibility. Work with production manufacturing on areas of propellant processing.\nEssential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each):\nAfter orientation and training, performs entry level professional assignments under general supervision and following established policies. The position requires some professional judgment and a limited use and/or application of basic principles theories and concepts.\n\n25% Conduct chemical testing as required for new and production chemicals/propellants.\n\n50% Under supervision, oversee the development and characterization of new propellants, including performing routine mathematical calculations, preparing formulations, reviewing and analyzing test data.\n\n20% Review manufacturing data for trend analysis and interface with manufacturing engineers.\n\n5% Complete laboratory notebooks and write reports to document findings in approved format.\nRequirements:\nThis position requires a Bachelor\u2019s degree in Chemistry or an appropriate science or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  Must have an understanding of the use of process and analytical equipment pertinent to the appropriate application of skills. A demonstrated ability to effectively communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing is required. This position may require the use of chemical laboratory process and test equipment, and specialized analytical equipment. Basic computer knowledge in Excel, Power Point and Word. Workplace may include areas where a wide variety of chemical materials are used and stored. Must customarily have a high consciousness for personnel and equipment safety. May be required to utilize a variety of personal protective equipment.\n\nMust be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).\nApply for this job:\n\n\n* Apply for this jobonline\n* E-mail a friend about this job\n\nWe consider the consistent demonstration of positive, cooperative, self-motivated, courteous and professional behavior to be an essential function of every position. While different positions have different primary areas of responsibility and technical expertise, everyone needs to work as a team, and we expect all employees to contribute as necessary to get the job done.\n\nUnless otherwise stated in the requirements section of an individual job listing, our positions require U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residency, or other status as a U.S. Person as defined by 8 USC 1324b(a)(3).\n\nAerojet is an EEO Employer, M/F/V/D\nIndividuals with a disability requiring accommodation during the application and/or the \n\n\n\ninterview process should e-mail the Human Resources Department atAccommodation Request.", "date_new": "2012-04-23 20:39:54", "url": "http://jobs.aerojet.com/xml/28081418/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Aerojet", "title": "Associate Chemist", "reqid": "7212", "state": "Virginia", "state_short": "VA", "location": "Culpeper, VA", "uid": 28081418}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Culpeper", "description": "Principal Chemist\n\n\n\nJob ID: 6761\n# Positions: 1\n\nLocation: US-VA-Culpeper\nExperience (Years): 14\n\nZip: 22701\nPosted Date: 3/6/2012\n\nCategory: .. \nMore information about this job:\nOverview:\nResponsible for performance of chemical research and analysis tasks to lead liquid and solid propellant synthesis and characterization, and/or combustion and diagnostics, chemical synthesis and characterization, material qualification and compatibility with an emphasis on liquid systems and other related manufacturing processes. Ramjet fuel and gas generator experience is desired.\nEssential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each):\n30% - Works on unusually complex problems and provides solutions which are highly innovative of solid and liquid propellants.\n15% - Plans, conducts and technically direct assigned projects or major phases of significant projects, coordinating the efforts of technical support staff in the performance of assigned projects.\n10% - Analyzes, evaluates and plans methods of approach and organizes means to achieve solution of complex technical problems.\n10% - Reviews literature, patents and current practices relevant to the solution of assigned projects.\n10% - Reviews implementation of technical products or services.\n10% - Provides technical consultation to technical staff or other organizations.\n10% - Strengthen the technical capacity of the organization and facilitate technology transfer by mentoring less experienced Chemists, Engineers and team members.\n5% - Establishes and defines the theoretical basis and principles which should apply, the empirical test procedures to be used and the estimated time, expenses and manpower for completion of highly technical projects.\nRequirements:\nBachelor's degree in Chemistry or a closely related scientific discipline and fourteen years of directly related technical experience in chemistry, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.\n\nMust be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).\n\nIn addition to the requirements listed above the desirable qualifications include:\n- Advanced degree in Chemistry or closely related scientific discipline\n- Experience in the development of solid propellants for gas generator applications\n- Understanding of ballistics effects as related to chemical processes\n- Knowledge of structural mechanical properties and effects on system level performance", "date_new": "2012-03-06 21:25:29", "url": "http://jobs.aerojet.com/xml/26963241/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Aerojet", "title": "Principal Chemist", "reqid": "6761", "state": "Virginia", "state_short": "VA", "location": "Culpeper, VA", "uid": 26963241}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Culpeper", "description": "Senior Chemist\n\n\n\nJob ID: 6595\n# Positions: 1\n\nLocation: US-VA-Culpeper\nExperience (Years): 5\n\nZip: 22701\nPosted Date: 7/28/2011\n\nCategory: Chemistry - Other \nMore information about this job:\nOverview:\nThe Senior Chemist is responsible for leading, organizing, and implementing projects and providing chemical guidance. Specifying chemical testing, evaluation of data, and recommendations for future efforts or implementation of specific procedures is typical of the job function.\nEssential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each):\nEvaluate and implement tractable solutions to technical problems involving the utilization of chemistry and chemical analysis techniques. 30%\n\nTechnically responsible for planning, organizing, and conducting technical projects covering a broad range of technical topics. 30%\n\nDevelop, plan, and promote projects independently for the implementation of novel technical approaches and cutting edge technologies. 25%\n\nConsolidate results and prepare findings for reports. 15%\nRequirements:\nBachelor's degree in Chemistry or Material Science and five years of directly related technical experience in energetic materials; prefer PhD in Chemistry or Material Science with one year of directly related technical experience in the chemistry environment (or equivalent combination of education and experience).\n\nKnowledge of chemical principles, thermodynamics, polymer chemistry, structure/property relationships, kinetics, and data analysis is essential. Experience with energetic materials, statistical analysis, and experimental set-up and data acquisition is a plus.\n\nWork place may include areas where a wide variety of chemical materials are used and stored. May involve potential exposure to variable noise levels. Must customarily have a high consciousness for personnel and\nequipment safety. May be required to utilize a variety of personal protective equipment.\n\nMust be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).", "date_new": "2011-07-28 21:27:01", "url": "http://jobs.aerojet.com/xml/22697047/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Aerojet", "title": "Senior Chemist", "reqid": "6595", "state": "Virginia", "state_short": "VA", "location": "Culpeper, VA", "uid": 22697047}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Culpeper", "description": "Chemist\n\n\n\nJob ID: 5907\n# Positions: 1\n\nLocation: US-VA-Culpeper\nExperience (Years): 2\n\nZip: 22701\nPosted Date: 5/4/2012\n\nCategory: Chemistry - Other \nMore information about this job:\nOverview:\nThe Chemist position requires coordination of multiple program efforts under supervision of a senior chemist. Chemist will be trained in the science of formulating and testing solid rocket propellants of all types, but will end with an emphasis in minimum-signature propellants. Position requires ability to analyze data for trends, make recommendations on additional testing, work well with laboratory technicians and staff.\nEssential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each):\n60% - Chemical analyses, routine testing, experiments where procedures are well-established and guidance is readily available. Will require work with energetic materials associated with the development and manufacture of solid rocket motor propellants.\n\n20% - Performs a variety of routine chemistry tasks that are planned to provide experience and familiarization with the chemistry staff, as well as programs, methods, and practices of the organization.\n\n10% - May assign work to laboratory support personnel. Must work well with others of all skill levels.\n\n10% - Completes laboratory notebooks and writes reports to document findings in approved format.\nRequirements:\nBachelor's degree in Chemistry or Material Science plus at least two years experience in a related job field or equivalent combination of education/experience. Demonstrated understanding of chemical principles is required. Must be able to work in a laboratory environment with chemicals and may be required to participate in the respirator program. This position requires a good understanding and use of computer routines as well as good writing and communication skills.\n\nMust be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).", "date_new": "2010-09-25 19:19:45", "url": "http://jobs.aerojet.com/xml/17434670/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Aerojet", "title": "Chemist", "reqid": "5907", "state": "Virginia", "state_short": "VA", "location": "Culpeper, VA", "uid": 17434670}]