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Veolia

Plant Lab Pack Chemist

Birmingham, AL · On-site

Plant Lab Pack Chemist I * 500 Medco Rd, Birmingham, AL 35217, USA. * Full-time. Company Description Veolia has acquired Clean Earth. As Clean Earth completes its integration into Veolia, recruiting ...

Veolia

Plant Lab Pack Chemist

Birmingham, AL · On-site

Plant Lab Pack Chemist I * 500 Medco Rd, Birmingham, AL 35217, USA * Full-time Company Description: Veolia has acquired Clean Earth. As Clean Earth completes its integration into Veolia, recruiting ...

Ecolab

Sr RD&E Program Leader

Greensboro, NC · On-site

$133K - $200K/yr

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, engineering, biology, food science, or related scientific/technical discipline * 10+ years of experience in RD&E or technical roles * 4+ years of experience in product ...

Ecolab

Sr RD&E Program Leader

Greensboro, NC

$133K - $200K/yr

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, engineering, biology, food science, or related scientific/technical discipline * 10+ years of experience in RD&E or technical roles * 4+ years of experience in product ...

Merieux NutriSciences

Chemistry Technician

Gainesville, FL · On-site

$18.50 - $19.50/hr

YOUR DAY TO DAY LIFE We are looking for a Chemistry Technician in 2183 SE Hawthorne Rd, Gainesville, FL 32641 USA. Your mission will be to: We are looking for a Chemistry Technician in 2183 SE ...

ChampionX

RD&E Group Leader

Sugar Land, TX · On-site

We are searching for an RD&E Group Leader for our Diagnostic Solutions team located in Sugar Land ... Degree in analytical chemistry, materials science, polymer science or related scientific/technical ...

ChampionX

RD&E Group Leader

Sugar Land, TX · On-site

We are searching for an RD&E Group Leader for our Diagnostic Solutions team located in Sugar Land ... Degree in analytical chemistry, materials science, polymer science or related scientific/technical ...

4pconsultinginc

Chemical Technician III

Billingsley, AL · On-site

$17.75 - $23.75/hr

Chemical Technician III Location: 3305 County Rd 26 Billingsley, AL 36006 Duration: 1 Year Client ... Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related science with at least 12 semester hours of Chemistry ...

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As of Aug 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for rd chemist in the United States is $85,329.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $53,500.00 and $110,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectRd ChemistQuality Control Chemist
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Chemistry or related field; relevant certificationsBachelor's or Master's in Chemistry or related field; relevant certifications
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, pharmaceutical or chemical companiesQuality assurance labs, manufacturing facilities
Employer & Industry UsageResearch and development departments in pharma, biotech, chemical industriesQuality assurance and control departments in manufacturing industries

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Infographic showing various Rd Chemist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 67% Full Time, 31% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $85,329 per year, or $41 per hour.

Assistant Computational Chemist / Chemical Engineer - Catalysis

Argonne National Laboratory

Lumberton, NC

$94K - $147K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 7 days ago

Job description

The Chemical Sciences and Engineering Division at Argonne National Laboratory invites applications for a regular, full-time AssistantComputational Chemist / Chemical Engineerposition. The successful candidate will lead and contribute to computational research inelectrocatalysisandheterogeneous catalysis, working closely with experimental collaborators to advance fundamental understanding and catalyst design.

This role involves conductingmultiscale modeling,spectroscopy simulations, and the development ofmachine learning methodsandautomated workflowsformulti-fidelity, multiscale, and multiphysics simulations. The research will be closely integrated with corresponding experimental efforts.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform computational studies in electrocatalysis and heterogeneous catalysis

  • Develop and apply multiscale modeling approaches to catalytic systems

  • Conduct spectroscopy simulations, including techniques such asXANES, EXAFS, and Mossbauer spectroscopy

  • Develop and implement machine learning methods and automated workflows for complex catalytic simulations

  • Collaborate closely with experimental researchers to interpret results and guide catalyst development

  • Contribute to proposal development and funding applications

  • Mentor postdoctoral researchers and graduate students

Position Requirements

  • Ph.D.inphysical chemistry, inorganic chemistry, computational materials science, chemical engineering, or a related field, along with3-6 years of postdoctoral research experience

  • Comprehensive understanding ofquantum mechanicsandcatalysis

  • Extensive experience inheterogeneous thermal catalysisandelectrocatalysis, including:

    • catalyst design

    • mechanistic studies

    • microkinetic modeling

    • reactor modeling

  • Strong computational expertise in applyingquantum mechanical methodsto determine electronic structure, catalytic properties, and reaction mechanisms

  • Demonstrated experience inspectroscopy simulations, includingXANES, EXAFS, and Mossbauer spectroscopy

  • Proficiency inPythonand relevant computational platforms

  • At least1-2 years of experienceadapting and implementingAI/ML methods in catalysis, including:

    • machine learning interatomic potentials

    • agentic workflows

  • Experience inproposal writingandfunding applications

  • Experience mentoringpostdoctoral researchersandgraduate students

  • Excellentwritten and oral communication skills

  • Ability to model Argonne's core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience withPGM-free oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) catalysts

  • Experience withCO reduction catalysis

RD2: Bachelors and 5+ years of experience, Masters and 3+ years, or PhD and 0+ years, or equivalent

Job Family

Research Development (RD)

Job Profile

Chemistry 2

Worker Type

Regular

Time Type

Full timeThe expected hiring range for this position is $94,486.00 - $147,398.94.

Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package.

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As an equal employment opportunity employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a safe and welcoming workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. Argonne encourages everyone to apply for employment. Argonne is committed to nondiscrimination and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.

Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department.

All Argonne offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes an assessment of criminal conviction history conducted on an individualized and case-by-case basis. Please be advised that Argonne positions require upon hire (or may require in the future) for the individual be to obtain a government access authorization that involves additional background check requirements. Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment.

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