Principal Chemist & Chemical Engineer Chemical Engineering

About the role

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is looking for a Chemist/Chemical Engineer to join the Reactor Plant Chemistry group supporting reactor plant chemistry with an emphasis on radiochemistry and radiochemistry equipment for U.S. Navy aircraft carriers, submarines, prototypes and moored training ships.

Responsibilities

• Resolve reactor plant chemistry issues and radiochemical analysis method and equipment issues.
• Work with a multi-disciplined team of engineers and scientists to test and implement radiochemistry analysis methods and equipment.
• Support deployed radiochemistry analysis systems by designing tests, qualifying next-generation hardware, writing and maintaining procedures, training operators, responding to emergent fleet requests for technical assistance, and evaluating system data.
• Coordinate and manage all aspects of small and large projects which require interfacing with various NNL organizations and external organizations.
• Work efficiently on multiple tasks and complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Travel as required for installation of radiochemistry equipment, vendor meetings, and radiochemistry technology conferences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience; or
• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience; or
• Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering, science field and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience; or
• Currently a Principal Reactor Training Engineer, Refueling Engineer, or Field (RPCO) Engineer at the Company.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of nuclear power plant systems.
• Knowledge of gamma spectroscopy equipment, troubleshooting, and analysis methods.
• Radiochemistry, analytical chemistry, or inorganic chemistry course work and laboratory experience.
• Experience with gamma-ray spectroscopy data processing software and data analysis.
• Experience with training or teaching in technical subject matter.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits
• Disability, Life & Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Savings program & Capital Accumulation Plan
• Personal & Medical Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees
• Student Debt Benefit
• Personal Time Off Sell Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program

Pay

$117,900.00 - $184,300.00 annually. Annual salary is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.