Job Description

Akkodis is seeking a Chemist for a Direct Hire job with a client in Hollister CA 95023 (Onsite) . Ideally looking for applicants with a solid background in the Aerospace/ Aviation industries.

Salary Range: $79,000 to $120,000; The salary may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analysis of engineering and production samples requiring handling and downloading of components containing energetic materials.
• Responsible for performance of established test procedures as required to meet manufacturing, engineering, and R&D needs. Provides analytical support for failure investigation, powder processing, and R&D efforts.
• Perform routine maintenance of laboratory equipment and is responsible for scheduling yearly preventative maintenance and any required repairs provided by the manufacturer or under service contracts.
• Participate in meetings related to failure investigations and schedule in-house or off-site analytical testing or investigations as required.
• Track analyses through the chemical project tracking system and provide results or reports (orally or written) as required by other associates based on test results.
• Maintain lab safety by conforming to the Chemical Hygiene Plan. Maintain safety regulations by proper handling and storage of explosives/pyrotechnics and monitor explosives limits in the Chem Lab as required.
• Document test results and maintain those results in the Chemistry database.
• Maintain the Chemical Inventory database, update the inventory as needed, and confirm the laboratory/storage inventory as required.
• Monitor, order, and track chemicals, chemistry supplies, and related equipment needed by the chemistry lab.
• May be required to attend off-site training sessions and/or professional meetings.
• Required to maintain laboratory equipment, including routine calibrations and troubleshooting/repair of those issues not requiring technical support visits.
• Interface with engineering, safety, and production staff to provide analytical data and technical input in support of the development or improvement of production processes.
• Responsible for acceptance and analysis of explosives, propellants, and other energetic materials.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and other documentation related to engineering, manufacturing, and/or chemistry activities, including technical test plans.
• Mentor lower-level chemists.
• Provide safety-related chemistry (powder) demonstrations.
• Collaborate with engineering associate’s in support of FRB-related investigations.
• Development and documentation of new/revised laboratory procedures.
• Interface with powder processing for the manufacture/scale-up of existing or new R&D materials.
• Determine needs and prepare CARs and other documentation related to new instrumentation purchases for the chemistry lab.
• Review and edit reports, presentations, and other documents related to engineering, manufacturing, and/or chemistry activities, including technical test plans and reports.
• Generate white papers and support proposal preparation.
• Proficient in the use of laboratory instrumentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Proficient in the use of a variety of analytical chemistry methods and instrument operation, including DSC, TGA, FT-IR, Raman, UV-VIS, BET, IC, HPLC/MS, and optical/digital microscopy. Experience with PEPCAL, CHEETAH, and related software desired but not required.
• Proficient in the use of PC-based software for instrument operation and data storage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint).
• Demonstrated ability to apply mathematics, science, and technology to complex problem-solving.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good written and oral communication skills.

Education & Experience:

• BS or MS degree in chemistry or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in a technical and manufacturing environment in the aerospace/defense industry (ordnance experience preferred).

If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at 610-735-8972 or [email protected].

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefits offerings include but are not limited to :

• 401(k) with match
• Medical insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision assistance
• Paid Time Off

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· The California Fair Chance Act

· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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