Genex Systems is looking for Research Analytical Chemists to support the Chemistry Laboratory at the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center (TFHRC) in McLean, VA.

Position Duties

• Research projects on Highway -related materials, including designing and conducting experiments, analyzing results, and proposing future research goals.

• This work includes the investigation, analysis, and interpretation of the composition of pavement materials mainly asphalt and concrete using spectroscopic techniques (Raman, FTIR and XRF)

• Assisting the Laboratory Contract Manager by providing timely feedback on the status of the projects.

• Helping to publish FHWA reports, peer-reviewed journal manuscripts and conference papers.

• Developing and presenting results at conferences and professional meetings.

Required qualifications

• Master of science in chemistry, materials science, civil engineering or related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of pavement materials

• Experience with spectroscopic techniques e.g. Raman, FTIR, XRF and other techniques like TGA, XRD and ICP