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Synthetic Chemist
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Wharton, Morris County, New Jersey, 07885, USA
Listed on 2026-06-27
Listing for:
Leidos
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-27
Job specializations:
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Research/Development
Research Scientist, Biotechnology -
Science
Research Scientist, Biotechnology
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Synthetic Chemist
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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