SRC, Inc. is currently seeking a computational scientist to join our CBRN Services team. Position will be responsible for development and integration of chemical property estimation, hazard prediction modeling and simulation, and cheminformatic software to characterize existing and emerging threats. The position is located in our Syracuse, NY, Herndon, VA, Arlington, VA locations or Remote.
Responsibilities
Modeling and Scientific duties
Develop and design chemical property estimation algorithms using Quantitative Structure Activity Relationships (QSARs) to elucidate hazard and risk profiles
Update and enhance knowledge management applications for CBRN purposes
Review and curate datasets for incorporation into models and tools
Apply data science practices in calculation and evaluation of statistical measures
Software
Build and expand CBRN databases
Create modeling and simulation tools and web applications
Perform software development and integration within an agile development process
Support software lifecycle activities to include requirements development, software design, development, test, and documentation
Participate in software design and code reviews to ensure delivery of quality products and enhance skill sets
Plan and conduct software tests
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree with 3-5 years of related experience or master’s degree or PhD degree with 0-3 years of experience.
Preferred degrees in chemistry, chemical engineering, biology, toxicology or related discipline
Applicable training, experience, or dual degree in software development, computer engineering, computer science or related discipline
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
Monitor, manage and report status of technical work and project progress
Ability to work independently and on multi-disciplinary engineering teams
Ability to work in a team of software engineers to efficiently implement, package and deploy a software application
Preferred Requirements
Familiarity with ISO compliant software development strategies
Software development experience with C/C++, Java, Javascript, and OOD
Knowledge of C#/Python/MySQL/Database and Matlab a plus
Demonstrated understanding of agile development process
Knowledge or experience in one or more of the following disciplines is a plus
COVID-19 Policy: President Biden’s Executive Order 14042, requires Federal contractors and subcontractors to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by January 18, 2022. This requirement applies to all SRC, Inc. and SRCTec, LLC employees and its subcontractors.
Location
United States
Employment Type Full-Time Salaried
Experience Required 3+ Years
Education Required Bachelors Degree
Security Clearance Requirement Must meet eligibility requirements