Eagle Harbor is an emerging specialty consulting firm focused on providing innovative strategic planning, project development, and management solutions. We are a subsidiary of Three Saints Bay, LLC and owned by the Village of Old Harbor, Kodiak Island, Alaska.

Eagle Harbor, LLC is actively seeking a Junior Chemist Technician to support course engagements in Huntsville, AL.  The position may require CONUS and OCONUS travel.

Description:

The Junior Chemist Technician supports the delivery of Homemade Explosives (HME) training course by preparing practical exercise scenarios, preparing materials used in the explosives demonstrations, preparing and conducting classroom exercises/demonstrations and laboratory maintenance and clean up. 

 The chemist will be required to prepare fuels, oxidizers and other chemical materials used in all aspects of the HME class. This consists of grinding materials, weighing materials, packaging materials and configuring scenarios with proper chemical materials. Chemists might also be asked to assist in mixing of fuels and oxidizers if proper understanding and competencies are exhibited in explosives.

 The chemist may be required to teach specific blocks of instructions. The following is a list of several blocks of instructions that the chemists will be required to teach:

1.    Chemical Instrument Training lecture. The proper use, maintenance, calibration and operation of the Thermo Fisher Trudefender RMX, Firstdefender FTX and Gemini. The chemist will also provide instrument support to the students during scenarios.

2.    Drug and Explosives Lab lecture. Chemical precursor overlap between a drug laboratory and an explosives laboratory.

3.    HME Training Laboratory demonstrations. Chemical precursor and explosive synthesis processes will be discussed in a laboratory setting in detail. Several chemistry demonstrations will be performed. 

4.    Student Mixing demonstration. The students will prepare explosive mixtures under the guidance of the chemists.

Additional chemist responsibilities include:

1.    Maintenance, calibration and service of all chemical instruments used in the HME training course. These instrument include the following instruments:  Thermo Fisher Trudefender RMX (Raman), Thermo Fisher Firstdefender FTX (FTIR), and Thermo Fisher Gemini (tandem Raman-FTIR)

2.    Monitoring and tracking inventories of chemicals and materials that support the chemist’s mission with the HME class.  

3.    Collection of data regarding the success/failure rate of the HME demonstration shots.

4.    Assisting the ATF scientists with special projects as needed.

It is recognized that some candidates may not have all the necessary experience being sought. Selected candidates will receive extensive training associated with HME processes. Selected candidates will be required to demonstrate proper level of knowledge, safety and understanding of explosives, the precursors and the mixing process prior to participation in the synthesis of improvised materials.

Minimum Qualifications:

U.S. citizenship

Eligible for both US Tourist Passport and US Official Passport

Able to obtain a Secret government clearance.

Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university (e.g., chemistry, radiochemistry, or closely related field )

Must not be prohibited for possessing and transferring explosive materials as defined in Title 18, United States Code, Section 1102, Chapter 40.

Microsoft Office Suite qualifications.

Strong research, verbal and written communications skills.

Ability to converse courteously with advanced-level students who can be vocal in their opinions.

Willingness for continuing education pertaining to explosives and specifically HME

Proficiency working with chemistry instrumentation: Thermo Fisher Trudefender RMX (Raman), Thermo Fisher Firstdefender FTX (FTIR), and Thermo Fisher Gemini (tandem Raman-FTIR) experience is specifically sought

Position is located in Huntsville, AL

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Three Saints Bay, LLC and its subsidiaries offer a diverse, team-oriented working environment and the opportunity to work with exceptional dedicated industry professionals. We offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to take part in exciting projects with government and commercial clients, both domestic and international.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite resumes from all interested parties without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.