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61CX

Chemist/Nuclear Chemist

Description

Some of our biggest victories are won far from the battlefield. Making scientific breakthroughs every day, Chemists support Air Force missions through their research and discoveries. Facing technical problems of the highest caliber, these scientific leaders consider every approach while conducting their experiments and interpreting the data in order to make missions and our country safer and more effective.

Core Skills

  • scientific research design and execution
  • data analysis and statistical interpretation
  • technical report writing and documentation
  • laboratory safety and compliance
  • experimental design and validation
  • modeling and simulation literacy
  • problem solving and root cause analysis
  • technical project management
  • interdisciplinary collaboration
  • presentation and briefing of technical findings

Common Certifications

  • American Chemical Society (ACS) Certified Chemist
  • Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
  • Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Civilian Career Paths

  • PROJECT MANAGEMENT
  • CIVIL ENGINEERING
  • MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
  • ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

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