Synthetic Chemist

** Description*
* _The Defense Sector at Leidos currently has an opening for a Synthetic Chemist to work at our Picatinny Arsenal, NJ site_   _Conduct synthesis, scaleup, and characterization of novel materials._

** Primary Responsibilities.*
* _Conduct ongoing literature searches to develop and maintain awareness of latest ingredients, processes, and techniques._

_Design and execute novel approaches to the synthesis of new materials._

_Develop alternate more efficient methods for the synthesis of existing materials._

_Conduct process optimization and scale up studies for large scale preparation of these materials_

_Characterize all materials utilizing state-of-the-art analytic techniques._

_Prepare technical report and presentations._

_Develop novel ideas and contribute to proposals._

** Basic Qualifications.*
* _BS/MS in organic chemistry with 2-6 years relevant experience._

_Demonstrated experience developing and executing synthesis of new materials._

_Knowledge and hands-on experience with analytical methods for the separation and characterization of materials to include chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques._

_Ability to work in a team-based environment._

_US Citizenship required._

** Preferred Qualifications.*
* _Higher degree preferred._

_Knowledge of energetic materials a plus._

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

** Original Posting:*
* May 13, 2026

For U.S. Positions:
While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

** Pay Range:*
* Pay Range $59,150.00 - $

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

** About Leidos*
* Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit   .

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