SRC is currently seeking an entry-level chemist for a non-laboratory position in our Syracuse, NY office (or remote). This scientist will review chemistry and environmental fate data and contribute to the development of hazard characterizations, risk assessments, and related reports in our Environmental Health Analysis business area. This is an office-based position that will support various programs for the United States Environmental Protection Agency and related agencies. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic and successful organization, continuing to build on SRC’s reputation as an important contributor in our nation’s efforts to respond to emergencies and to protect our people and environment.

SRC, Inc., a not-for-profit research and development company, combines information, science, technology and ingenuity across our family of companies to deliver innovative, advanced defense solutions and products that are redefining possible®. Since 1957, our commitment to the customer and the best solution – not the bottom line – has remained a core value that guides our efforts. This passion for quality carries through to the technologies we invent and manufacture, the laboratories and facilities we build, the people we hire, and the communities we support.

At SRC, we provide you the freedom and the resources to solve “impossible” problems in a collaborative work environment that integrates research, development and manufacturing. We strive to proactively identify and eliminate barriers that prevent our employees’ full participation and are committed to ensuring an inclusive and equitable workplace for all our employees. When you join our team, you’ll be a part of something truly meaningful. You’ll join more than 1,300 engineers, scientists and professionals — with 20 percent of those employees having served in the military — helping to keep America and its allies safe and strong.

In return, you’ll enjoy an inclusive work environment, receive a competitive salary, and experience a comprehensive benefits package that includes four or more weeks of paid time off to start, 10 percent of an employee’s compensation contributed toward retirement, and 100 percent tuition support.

Responsibilities:

• Extract and summarize information from scientific studies on properties, uses and environmental effects of chemicals
• Identify technical information, including product chemistry, reactivity, environmental effects, regulatory history or other attributes of chemicals in commerce.
• Assess reliability of scientific data
• Populate information systems with data related to the properties and environmental effects of chemicals
• Interact closely with other SRC scientists and SRC's clients

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry
• Demonstrated technical writing skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and work with others as part of a project team
• Course work or experience in environmental chemistry, environmental science is desirable
• Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume in initial application, transcripts and at least one writing sample will be requested and required from candidates who reach the interview stage

Expected Salary Range: $52,000 - $64,000

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• Location Syracuse, New York United States
• Employment Type Full-Time Salaried
• Experience Required 0-1 Year
• Education Required Bachelors Degree
• Security Clearance Requirement Must meet eligibility requirements
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