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Job Description:

Accenture Federal Services' Defense and Intelligence Portfolio is seeking a Materials Lab Manager and Lead Researcher to join a dynamic team and contribute to the research and development of cutting-edge technologies.

Responsibilities:

As a Materials Lab Manager and Lead Researcher you will be expected to oversee all lab management functions and direct research conducted.

• Specific duties include but are not limited to: Design, develop, fabricate, analyze and test materials, including adaptation of various materials and processing techniques to meet key application requirements

• Perform analytical method development and validation to demonstrate material characteristics or product suitability versus application requirements

• Conduct rigorous data collection and correctly apply analytical tests and instrumentation in the laboratory, demonstrating familiarity with advanced design of experiment techniques and statistical analysis to design, conduct, and evaluate experiments

• Evaluate and interpret collected data, performance results, and client deliverables Prepare various technical reports and presentations for internal and external dissemination covering laboratory capabilities, research outcomes, and deliverables

• Monitor scientific, patent and trade literature to stay current on latest technologies and material developments, identify relevant emerging technologies and novel materials, and leverage information to advance lab capabilities

• Maintain up-to-date, well-organized, clear and accurate information in lab notebooks and design records

• Oversee the storage, cleaning, and disposal of equipment and chemicals utilized

• Carry out all responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies, standard operating procedures and best practices

Here's what you need:

• Experience with material development and testing preferably in various chemistries (such as but not limited to latex, moisture curing, solvated, chemical curing, etc.)

• Master's degree and 3 years of this experience

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of this experience

• At least one (1) year experience in a supervisory role such as, but not limited to lab management, lab oversight, or lab ordering

• Experience with hazardous waste regulations

Bonus points if you have:

• Experience preferably in adhesives, coatings, synthetic polymer chemistry, hydrogels, the cosmetics or special effects industry, or related fields

• At least two (2) years of experience as a lead researcher on materials development projects

• At least two (2) years of experience with human subjects testing, including writing study protocols, interacting with IRBs, and maintaining HSR certifications, preferably including experience with classified human subjects testing

Security Clearance:

• Active Secret security clearance required to start with the ability to obtain TS/SCI

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Washington, and the District of Columbia . The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. (https://www.accenture.com/us-en/careers/your-future-rewards-benefits) We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Washington, and the District of Columbia is:

$114,600—$147,100 USD

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_Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to our culture and core values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. _ Read more here (https://www.accenture.com/us-en/about/inclusion-diversity/us-workforce)

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