Lincoln Laboratory

Chemist

Lincoln Laboratory$116K — $182K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • M.S. in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, or equivalent, or B.S./B.A. with 5+ years of relevant experience.
  • Experience in synthesis and characterization of organic/inorganic materials.
  • Familiarity with analytical techniques, including NMR, mass spectrometry, and chromatography.
  • Experience in chemical separations and isolation methods.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills, especially for non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team on chemistry and biology projects.
  • Develop sensing materials for the detection of chemicals and proteins.
  • Support analysis and downstream processing of bio-manufactured materials.
  • Conduct trace detection of threat chemicals.
  • Synthesize and formulate small molecules and polymers.
  • Communicate technical results clearly to collaborators and stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans.
  • MIT-funded pension.
  • Matching 401K.
  • Paid leave including vacation, sick, parental, and military leave.
  • Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs.
  • Mentorship programs.
  • Various work-life balance options.
Full Job Description
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.

Requisition ID: 42995

About Lincoln Laboratory

Lincoln Laboratory is a federally funded research and development center that conducts research and development in technology areas relevant to national security. The laboratory is operated by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and is located in Lexington, Massachusetts. Lincoln Laboratory's research areas include air and missile defense, cyber security, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance, communications and information technology, and advanced electronics. The laboratory was founded in 1951 and has been responsible for many technological innovations, including the development of the first air traffic control system and the first satellite navigation system. The laboratory has a staff of over 3,000 employees, including scientists, engineers, and support staff.
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