Supervisory Research Chemist/Chemical Engineer/Microbiologist

$134,468 - $191,900/Yr

Agricultural Research Service - Wyndmoor, PA

Part-time,Full-time - Senior

Wyndmoor, PA

Administration of Economic Programs

About the position

The Supervisory Research Chemist/Chemical Engineer/Microbiologist position at the USDA's Agricultural Research Service involves leading a research program focused on dairy commodities. The role emphasizes the development and execution of innovative processes to transform dairy by-products into valuable products while ensuring the impact on consumers and the industry is considered. The position requires collaboration with various stakeholders and the management of a team to achieve research objectives and enhance technology transfer.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Lead Scientist in a research program for transforming waste ice cream into food-grade allergen-free fat products.
• Exercise leadership and line authority over personnel assigned to the unit.
• Provide technical information and consultation both internally and externally to ARS.
• Develop a stakeholder base to advocate for enhancing research and enable commercialization of products.
• Direct collaborative research efforts with external dairy stakeholder groups and government agencies.
• Serve as a science and technical advisor, identifying gaps in knowledge and leading research to fill those gaps.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship or National status is required.
• Degree in physical sciences, life sciences, or engineering with specific coursework in chemistry, mathematics, and physics.
• Specialized experience equivalent to GS-13 for GS-14 applicants, including leading interdisciplinary research programs and publishing findings.
• Specialized experience equivalent to GS-14 for GS-15 applicants, including managing collaborative research programs and serving as Principal Investigator.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in managing research grants and funding.
• Strong publication record in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
• Experience presenting research findings at national and international meetings.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
• Eligibility for telework up to four days per week.
• Flexible work arrangements based on agency policy.