Environmental Chemist

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SRC is currently seeking an environmental chemist for our Syracuse, N.Y., office. This non-laboratory position will require the evaluation of the manufacture, formulation, use, physical/chemical properties and environmental fate of commercial chemicals and processes.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to

• Data compilation and the subsequent analysis of structure, reactivity, properties, mechanisms of action and other key factors to assess, evaluate and prioritize chemical substances
• Support projects for a wide variety of customers, although initial focus will be in the area of Green Chemistry, the evaluation of safer substitutes and the production of reports intended for technically diverse audiences
• Design, development and implementation of next-generation computer tools for storing/accessing chemocentric data and predicting properties, persistence and toxicity of chemical substances
• Incorporate, evaluate and derive conclusions that cross traditional scientific disciplines and leverage the capabilities of modern tools, techniques and platforms

Position Requirements

• Doctorate in organic or physical organic chemistry
• Excellent technical writing and oral presentation skills, as well as the desire to work in a progressive, interactive environment
• Strong background and demonstrated experience in programming languages including Java; and/or direct and demonstrated experience in developing/validating quantitative structure activity models is preferred
• Experience in relational data bases a plus but not required

Security Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• EEO/AA employer. Female, minority, Vietnam-era veteran and disabled candidates are encouraged to apply.