Senior Chemist I

About the role

The Senior Chemist I provides technical oversight and subject matter expertise for laboratories. They provide day-to-day support and analytical oversight of instrument and method development and troubleshooting. They contribute to general improvement initiatives such as procedure/method development, technician skill enhancement/training, data review, error free reporting and/or integrated safety management systems. They interpret and evaluate lab results to ensure tolerance and acceptability within required analytical limits. They recommend improvements in analytical equipment, procedures, techniques, and method development. They collaborate with Engineering, National Lab scientists, and/or other industry experts.

Responsibilities

• Interprets and evaluates lab results to ensure tolerance and acceptability within required analytical limits (Samples can range from clean/stable to highly radioactive/unstable).
• Provides quality control specifications to ensure process consistency, quality, and optimal yield performance.
• May perform qualitative and quantitative analyses on liquid, solid, and sludge samples for organic, inorganic and/or metal constituents.
• May run measurement control program across multiple analytical services for quality assessments/audits.
• May prepare technical reports based on the interpretation of analyzed data.
• May interface with off-site vendors, STR’s, and procurement to establish service subcontracts to maintain lab instrumentation.
• Includes installation of new equipment and maintenance of current equipment.
• Assists in the training development and training of lab personnel on proper techniques for operating instrumentation.
• Provides technical leadership to less experienced chemists and technicians.
• Leads shift group to conduct analytical work with highly radioactive materials.
• Acts as lead person or technical advisor on small projects.
• May function as the person-in-charge for preview/review of the safety and hazard controls in different laboratory.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in chemistry or related science from an accredited college or university and professional related work experience.
• Experience working in a nuclear facility or in a laboratory using radioactive material.
• Additional Information: Current SRMC lab experience preferred.
• Working experience with Radiochemistry instrumentation to include Alpha Spectroscopy, Liquid Scintillation Counter, and Gamma Detector.
• Working experience in Radiochemistry techniques to include column separations and electrodeposition plating.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Must be able to pass a drug test.
• Must be able to pass a physical exam.

Skills

• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance.

Benefits

Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC) offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package with flexibility to meet your needs. Highlights of our plans include 401k Retirement Savings Plan - 5% immediate company contribution, additional matching for employee contributions, Health Insurance & Prescription Drug Program, Health Savings Account, Telehealth with BlueCare on Demand, Dental Coverage, Vision Coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts, 160 hours annual paid time off (accrued monthly), plus 11 paid holidays, Paid Parental Leave, Life and Accident Coverage, Disability Coverage, Employee Assistance Program, and Tuition Reimbursement.

Pay

USD $76,704.00/Yr. USD $138,048.00/Yr. Exceptions to this range/rate may be applied on a case-by-case basis taking into account aspects such as education, experience, and skill need of the organization.

Schedule

Full-time position.