Description

　　The Engineering Science Division (ESD) of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a Staff Scientist 2 to support engineering and scientific research, development, testing, studies, and related activities onsite in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey. This position is contingent on contract award.

　　As a Staff Scientist, you will perform research, design, development, analyses, and test and evaluation of complex security systems. Determine potential of physics approaches for further development, define opportunities to interface various technologies/systems, and assess usefulness of technologies in the homeland security environment. You will write experiment/test plans and procedures, conducts test, collect test data, and prepare technical reports.

　　Required Experience and Skills:

　　Experience performing a variety of complex laboratory analytical procedures.

　　Experience in automated data collection, analysis, and presentation.

　　Proficient written and oral communications skills and in the use of personal computers and working knowledge of commercial software programs.

　　Experienced in preparing and presenting at conferences and other meetings.

　　Professional knowledge of physics/chemistry, and/or development of physics or chemistry/trace-based systems.

　　Required Qualifications:

　　Bachelor’s degree in a science field (i.e., physics, chemistry) from an accredited college or university and have at least 6 years of experience in experimental or applied science (physics, chemistry, or related), or

　　Master’s degree in a science field (i.e., physics, chemistry) from an accredited college or university.

　　Must be a US Citizen.

　　Requires Secret Security Clearance or higher and DHS Suitability.

　　COMPANY INFORMATION:

　　Applied Research Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs over 1200 professionals. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. The corporation also provides sophisticated technical products for environmental site characterization, pavement analysis, and robotics.

　　At ARA, employees are our greatest assets. The corporation realizes that employee ownership spawns greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. ARA gives its employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as owners. The culture is challenging; innovation and experimentation are the norm. Employees are eligible for contributions which not only add to the company’s success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience. For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please visit our website at www.ara.com .

　　Please apply at www.careers.ara.com for the Staff Scientist 2 position.

　　Qualifications

　　Behaviors

　　Required

　　Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

　　Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

　　Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

　　Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject

　　Motivations

　　Required

　　Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

　　Financial: Inspired to perform well by monetary reimbursement

　　Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

　　Education

　　Preferred

　　Master of Science or better in ScienceExperience

　　Required

　　6 years: BS with related experiencePreferred

　　3-5 years: MS with related experienceEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

　　The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)