Scientist (Petroleum Products Research) Job in San Antonio, Texas Us
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Our Mission: Benefiting government, industry and the public through innovative science and technology.
About us: SwRI is an independent, nonprofit, applied engineering and physical sciences research and development organization specializing in the creation and transfer of technology. SwRI is operated by an executive staff that includes a president, one executive vice president, and 11 divisional and administrative vice presidents, and is overseen by a board of directors and approximately 110 trustees. Located in San Antonio, one of the nation's most historic cities, SwRI covers more than 1,200 acres that includes over 2 million square feet of laboratories, workshops and offices. SwRI has extended its efforts beyond San Antonio and now has staff members working in 15 states, China, and the United Kingdom. No matter what your area of technical competence, your career goals can be met at SwRI. Not only will you work with some of the top scientists, engineers and professionals in your field, you can explore complex, innovative projects to expand your knowledge and discover your true interests in areas such as automotive engineering, space exploration, software engineering and communications technology.
position description
SUMMARY: Provide project leadership and management of fuel survey project(s) such as plan, coordinate and monitor progress of project work; work with field contractor sample collection and standardized testing conducted in laboratory; keep client and manager informed of all aspects of project including technical and financial; interact and participate with laboratory staff during project activity; interface with other departments handling contractual and legal requirements, accounting, invoices, technical support and purchasing; lead and support proposal efforts and do promotional work; write reports and prepare and deliver presentation in support of projects and other assignments; apply chemistry skills to further enhance and expand project capabilities; assume responsibility for quality improvements.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Requires a BS degree in Chemistry with at least a 3.0 GPA and one year lab experience including wet chemistry and instrumentation. Work experience should include knowledge of quality control principles and proven writing abilities. Previous work experience with groups of people is preferred; must have software skills in Access, Excel, PowerPoint and Word; an understanding of relational databases is highly desirable; excellent interpersonal and organizational skills are required; must have good verbal communication; must have an understanding of and a commitment to customer service and customer satisfaction; must be willing and able to frequently interact directly with demanding clients and work flexible hours when needed. A valid/clear driver's license is required.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS: Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.
