Research Scientist II - Fire Safety Research Institute
Core
Conducts experiments, gathers data, develops preliminary findings, and prepares written reports on fire safety research to address unresolved risks and emerging dangers.
Role type
Research Scientist II (Fire Safety)
Builds
Fire safety knowledge, technical reports, and data analysis supporting public safety mission.
Domain
Fire safety science, materials science, toxicology, thermal decomposition
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
GC-MS operation and method development, liquid chromatography operation, FTIR operation, sampling techniques for gaseous/solid/liquid samples, toxicology knowledge, thermal decomposition knowledge, advanced data analysis, instrument design and programming, technical report authorship
Preferred skills
Experience with Agilent GC-MS with Gerstel Autosampler
Technologies
GC-MS, liquid chromatography, FTIR
Responsibilities
Operate independently in the lab/field, identify and recommend hardware and equipment, document laboratory procedures, evaluate technical specifications, stay ahead of changing technologies by reading journals and attending conferences, assist with data collection and initial analysis, assist with publications
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC