Senior Chemist & Chemical Engineer

About the Role

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is seeking a Chemist/Chemical Engineer to join the Reactor Plant Chemistry group. This role supports reactor plant chemistry with a focus 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.
• Support reactor plant chemistry control improvement initiatives.
• 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, interfacing with various NNL organizations and external organizations.
• Work efficiently on multiple tasks and complete them in a timely manner.

Limited travel is required for installation of radiochemistry equipment, vendor meetings, and radiochemistry technology conferences.

Requirements

Required combination of knowledge and skill:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering, or science field and a minimum of 6 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 4 years of relevant experience; or
• Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering, or science field and a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience; or
• Currently a Senior 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 coursework 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

Pay Range: $95,700.00 - $149,600.00 annually. Salary is based on candidate experience, qualifications, market, and business considerations.

All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory maintains a drug-free workplace and workforce; candidates must pass a drug test in compliance with company policy and 10 CFR 707.