Lead Scientist, Analytical and Thermal Analysis

GE Vernova

Location not specified

Full Time

Posted September 25, 2026

$114k - $174k· Est.

Power Generation

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Job Description

Activities aimed at applying advanced scientific methodologies to determine material composition, thermal behavior, phase stability, and degradation characteristics in support of technology development and product performance objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Act as the enterprise subject matter expert for thermal analysis and chemical analysis techniques and their application across materials development and product programs.
Design, execute, and interpret thermal characterization experiments using DSC, TGA, SDT, DVA, and related thermal and thermomechanical methods.
Design, execute, and interpret chemical and compositional analyses using LECO combustion analysis, ICP (ICP-OES/ICP-MS), and related analytical chemistry techniques.
Apply a rigorous first-principles understanding of thermodynamics, reaction kinetics, phase transformations, oxidation and degradation mechanisms, and analytical chemistry to interpret data and draw defensible technical conclusions.
Characterize a wide range of material systems, including metallic alloys, ceramics, coatings, polymers, composites, and powders.
Define characterization strategies and experimental plans that answer specific engineering and research questions, rather than executing tests in isolation.
Develop, validate, and document new analytical methods and measurement protocols to extend laboratory capability and improve data quality and reproducibility.
Lead complex data interpretation efforts, including deconvolution of overlapping thermal events, uncertainty assessment, and correlation of thermal and chemical data with microstructure and performance.
Support failure analysis and root cause investigations through targeted thermal and chemical characterization.
Own technical documentation including SOPs, work instructions, method validation records, and technical reports.
Provide technical mentorship and training to scientists, engineers, and laboratory technicians on thermal and chemical analysis methods and data interpretation.
Support instrument selection, qualification, calibration strategy, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of laboratory operations.