Chemist

The Biological and Chemical Technologies Group addresses significant current and emerging national security challenges using advanced biological and chemical technologies. Capabilities within the Group include molecular, cellular, and synthetic biology; microbiome engineering; rapid DNA sequencing; bioinformatics; microfluidics; mass spectrometry; laser spectroscopy; and organic chemistry. These capabilities are applied to missions spanning chemical, biological, and explosives (CBE) detection and attribution; medical diagnostics and countermeasures; pathogen identification; point-of-care diagnostics; molecular intelligence; biosecurity; biomanufacturing, DNA forensics, and additive manufacturing.

Position Description

The Biological and Chemical Technologies Group seeks a candidate to join a multidisciplinary team working on a variety of chemistry- and biology-focused projects. These projects include development of sensing materials for detecting chemicals and proteins, supporting analysis and down-stream processing of bio-manufactured materials, trace detection of threat chemicals, and the synthesis and formulation of small molecules and polymers. These team-based projects involve chemical synthesis, analysis, and isolation, oral and written communication of results, and regular interactions with representatives of collaborator organizations. We welcome anyone interested in becoming a member of our team to apply.

Position Requirements:

An M.S. degree, or a B.S./B.A. degree with at least five years of experience, in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering or equivalent with work experience in the synthesis and characterization of organic and/or inorganic materials. Additional experience with preparation and characterization of polymers is desired but not required. Additional requirements include familiarity with common methods of chemical analysis (i.e., NMR, mass spectrometry, MS/MS, infrared spectroscopy, gas/liquid chromatography, etc.) and direct experience in at least two or more of them. The position also requires experience with chemical separations and isolation (i.e., liquid-liquid extraction, continuous distillation, recrystallization, etc.). Excellent written and oral communication skills and high proficiency at describing technical results to non-technical audiences are also required.

Recent Graduate Hiring Range: $116,400 - $140,000

Experienced Hiring Range: $116,400 - $182,200

Disclaimer: MIT Lincoln Laboratory provides a typical hiring range as a good faith estimate of what we reasonably expect to offer for this position at the time of posting. The final salary offered to a selected candidate will depend on various factors, including—but not limited to—the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate’s experience, skills and education/training, internal equity considerations and applicable legal requirements. This range reflects base salary only and does not include additional forms of compensation or benefits.

At MIT Lincoln Laboratory, our exceptional career opportunities include many outstanding benefits to help you stay healthy, feel supported, and enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance. Benefits offered to employees include:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
• MIT-funded pension
• Matching 401K
• Paid leave (including vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.)
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs
• Mentorship programs
• A range of work-life balance options
• ... and much more!

Please visit our Benefits page for more information. As an employee of MIT, you can also take advantage of other voluntary benefits, discounts and perks.

Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance.

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information; U.S. citizenship is required.

Requisition ID: 42995