About three years ago, someone posted a job on this listserv that started my journey from a career in chemical safety at the CSB to one in chemical security at Sandia National Laboratories. I really enjoy working at Sandia and my team is looking for a new member. I'll paste the job posting below (first sentence says chemists, but keep reading, we are looking for someone with a STEM background).
Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions about life in Albuquerque or working Sandia.
What Your Job Will Be Like
We
are seeking a R&D Chemist to join our diverse team in the Global Chemical
and Biological Security (GCBS) organization. We are multidisciplinary and
focus on advancing international threat reduction goals by promoting safe,
secure and responsible use of dangerous chemical and biological materials
around the globe.
On
any given day, you may be called on to:
- Utilize
knowledge across several specialized disciplines to work on complex
projects and provide innovative solutions, direct technical projects and
provide advice to junior staff.
- Support
international engagement projects by conducting literature research in
support of Global Chemical and Biological Security programs (GCBS)
specific to chemical and biological security, disease, physical systems'
security, health and policy topics.
- Support
the development and delivery of training in risk management-related topics
through remote engagement platforms or through face-to-face workshops.
- Write
and edit activity reports, analytical reports, and other program-related
documentation as required.
Qualifications We Require
- PhD in
STEM, Chemical Sciences or related field or;
- equivalent
combination of education and experience (MS + 4 or BS + 8)
- Ability
to obtain and maintain a DOE L security clearance
Qualifications We Desire
- Demonstrated
experience conducting independent technical work
- Demonstrated
experience writing successful proposal(s)
- Demonstrated
knowledge and ability to apply technical analysis related to; chemical
- process
operations; organizational policies; standard operating procedures and
federal/state/local laws, regulations, and consensus codes and standards
related to chemical process safety and/or security.
- Demonstrated
technical knowledge and ability to analyze the chemical safety/security
literature to compile best practices and requirements for preventing or
minimizing the consequences of catastrophic releases of toxic or reactive
chemicals.
- An
interest in researching chemicals of concerns to recognize the risks, the
threats, perform facility assessments, make recommendations to mitigate
the risks and instruct foreign partners how to use tools and methodologies
to secure their facilities. Assist in developing policy related
topics for both the GCBS team, sponsor and foreign partners.
- Strong
information management skills including the ability to independently
search, retrieve, and analyze information and data from multiple sources
- Strong
business software skills and experience
- Foreign
language skills
- Foreign
business travel experience
- Knowledge
of international business cultures
- Strong
oral, written and interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in
diverse team environments
- Willingness
and ability to undertake business travel
- Current
DOE L clearance
About Our Team
Department
6826 is multidisciplinary and focuses on advancing international threat
reduction goals by promoting safe, secure and responsible use of dangerous
biological and chemical agents around the globe. The IBCTR program provides
specific technical advice to the US Government on issues related to counter-chembioterrorism,
the Biological Weapons Convention, the Chemical Weapons Convention, and has
projects in the following areas: security system analysis, design and
implementation; agent risk prioritization; outbreak control and management;
information control and management; training in the areas of biosafety,
chemical safety, security, risk awareness, disease surveillance and
diagnostics, and related topics; and global, regional, and country-specific
analysis and assessments. These projects involve both US interests as well as
those of various foreign countries and international organizations.
Job ID 675534