Lab Specialist II

About the role

The Lab Specialist job family is responsible for all activities relating to operation and maintenance of the analytical radiological laboratory equipment system (ARL) including development, implementation and interaction with WTP requirement areas. Under direction of the Analytical Manager or Supervisor, may develop and perform administrative or technical assignments of various complexities within approved procedures, schedules and budgets. May coordinate activities with employees in other disciplines and other functional work groups participating on an assigned project. May assist in the training and evaluation of assigned scientific personnel.

Responsibilities

• Manage lab chemicals and supplies inventory
• Work with Lab Method SME to develop work instructions for CM and PM work packages
• Lead Job Hazard Analysis
• Manage and maintain CM and PM lab work control
• Perform all work safely and with the utmost concern for the safety of self and other employees
• Perform all work in compliance with environmental permits and regulations
• Keeps the supervisor advised as to status of assignment(s) with respect to schedule, budget, delays and adverse conditions
• Maintain expert knowledge and technical expertise in assigned area as it applies to Analytical Lab activities and implementing those standards into assigned area
• Provides technical assistance and guidance to technical and scientific personnel
• Assures quality, quantity, and completeness of the work required
• Plans and schedules activities associated with assigned projects
• Maintain timeliness and accuracy of oral and written technical reports regarding assigned activities and tasks
• Maintains proper document files and records

Requirements

Education and Experience: Bachelors Degree in engineering or science or equivalent education desired. An Advanced degree in engineering or science may be substituted with two years of experience. Six years of experience through a combination of education and experience in plant operations, chemistry, laboratory operations, preventative and corrective maintenance coordination, and materials management. -OR- Associate degree and 8 years of experience through a combination of education and experience in plant operations, chemistry, laboratory operations, preventative and corrective maintenance coordination, and materials management. -OR- HS Diploma and 10 years of experience through a combination of education and experience in plant operations, chemistry, laboratory operations, preventative and corrective maintenance coordination, and materials management.

Qualifications

Must be authorized to work and remain in the United States without Amentum visa sponsorship now or in the future. Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check which includes verification of employment and education. Must be able to obtain a Department of Energy badge for access to the Hanford Site. (Even if teleworking, must still be able to comply with security requirements to obtain a