Hi everyone,

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.

Sincerely,

Mary Beth

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.