Analytical Chemist
Johns Hopkins APL · Laurel, MD · Chemistry
About this role
Johns Hopkins APL is hiring a mid-level Analytical Chemist based in Laurel, MD.
- Level
- mid
- Location
- Laurel, MD
- Department
- Chemistry
- Posted
- Apr 20, 2026
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Job description
from Johns Hopkins APL careersAre you excited by the idea of solving real-world problems through hands-on experimental chemistry?
Are you passionate about contributing to projects that span chemistry and engineering, applied to national missions?
If you have a background in analytical chemistry, chemical engineering, chemistry, or a related field and you thrive in a research laboratory setting, then we want you to join our chemistry group at APL!
We are seeking an Analytical Chemist to support and lead experimental investigations that span chemical characterization, formulation testing, environmental sampling, and novel analytical methods. You’ll use state-of-the-art instrumentation and experimental techniques to generate the critical data needed to evaluate and transition chemical technologies and novel materials.
Our group supports a wide range of projects, from adhesive formulations and surface coatings to energetics, environmental assessments, and materials degradation. We pride ourselves on close collaboration, technical rigor, and direct impact on national security and environmental resilience challenges.
As an analytical chemist on our team, you will...
- Perform hands-on laboratory testing and characterization using analytical techniques such as gas chromatography (GC), liquid chromatography (LC), and mass spectrometry (MS), as well as other spectroscopic and thermal analysis methods.
- Develop and optimize non-traditional analytical methods for sample characterization across a wide range of applications