Thermal Chemist
Signature Science, LLC
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Position Purpose:
WeareseekingaskilledThermalChemisttoconductadvancedthermalanalysisandmaterialscharacterizationinsupportof chemical formulation and materials development programs. This role requires strong knowledge of industrial chemical processes, thermal analysis techniques, and sophisticated analytical methods. The successful candidate will play a critical role in developing, testing, and characterizing chemical formulations while ensuring the highest standards of safety and analytical excellence.
EssentialDutiesandResponsibilities:
- AdvancedThermalAnalysis:
- Conductdetailedthermalanalysisofmaterialsusingdifferentialscanningcalorimetry(DSC)
- Performthermogravimetricanalysis(TGA)toassessdecompositionpathwaysandthermalstability
- Operateacceleratingratecalorimetry(ARC)systemsforcomprehensivethermalhazard evaluation
- Analyzekineticparametersandreactionmechanismsofmaterialdecomposition
- Developthermalmodelsandpredictivecapabilitiesforsafetyandperformanceassessment
- DataAnalysis& Reporting:
- Analyzecomplexthermalandanalyticaldatatoextractmeaningfulinsightsaboutmaterialproperties
- Preparecomprehensivetechnicalreportsdocumentingexperimentalresultsandconclusions
- Presentfindingstotechnicalteams,management,andexternalstakeholders
- Maintaindetailedlaboratorynotebooksandensuredataintegrityandtraceability
- Supportpatentapplicationsandtechnicalpublications
- MaterialsCharacterization&Analysis:
- Performcomprehensivematerialscharacterizationusingvibrationalspectroscopytechniques(FTIR,Raman)
- Conductparticlesizeanalysistodeterminemorphologyanddistribution characteristics
- Executesensitivitytestingprotocolsincludingelectrostaticdischarge(ESD),friction,andimpactsensitivityassessments
- Analyzechemicalcomposition,purity,andstabilityofenergeticmaterialsandintermediates
- RequiredKnowledge,Skills & Abilities:
- Advancedknowledgeofchemicalthermodynamicsandmaterialsscienceprinciples
- Proficiencywiththermalanalysissoftwareanddatainterpretation
- Experiencewithstatisticalanalysisandexperimentaldesign
- Understandingofchemicalreactionmechanismsandkineticmodeling
Education/Experience
Abachelor’sdegreeinchemistrywithatleast12yearsofexperienceORamaster’sdegreeinchemistrywithatleast6yearsof experience OR a Ph.D. in chemistry with at least 1 year of experience.
Certificates& Licenses:
NoneRequired
Clearance:
TheabilitytoobtainaDepartmentofDefenseSecretclearanceandDepartmentofHomelandSecurityFitnessisrequiredforthis position.
SupervisoryResponsibilities:
Supervisionofthetechnicalactivitiesperformedbythemorejuniorstaffmembersassignedtotheprojectisrequiredforthis position.
WorkingConditions/Equipment:
Theincumbentprofessionalisexpectedtobepresentattheworksiteand/orbeavailableduringregularbusinesshours.He/she should also generally be available via e-mail or phone during non-business hours as needed to address critical issues or emergencies.
The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.
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