Analytical Chemist Lead Professional

Idaho National Laboratory • Idaho Falls, ID

3d • $95,256 - $234,336 • Onsite

About The Position

The Analytical Chemistry team within the Analytical Chemistry & Characterization department, part of the Energy and Environment Science and Technology (EES&T) directorate is seeking a Lead Professional - Analytical Chemist to join our team. Our team works a 9x80 schedule located out of our Idaho Falls facility with every other Friday off.

80% of the Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities for the Analytical Chemist role:

Conduct research to improve existing and advance new capabilities and methodologies for reviewing and interpreting data in area(s) of specialty (e.g., nuclear science, gas and liquid chromatography, mass spectrometric detection, radio bioassay, etc.).
Design and participate in experiments to acquire data that will support scientific improvements and evaluate new research concepts supporting area(s) of specialty.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams of scientists, engineers, operations, and other technical resources.
Serve as a technical liaison with other divisions regarding analytical capabilities. May interface directly with a variety of laboratory R&D customers requesting analytical services, R&D project principal investigators, and line management.
Identify new research opportunities. Work with other staff to develop concepts for new products and services for potential research sponsors, leading to proposal generation, and interfacing with intramural researchers to specify measurement science projects that support their larger goals.
Communicate results to internal and external sponsors via written technical reports and oral presentations.
Generate reports and provide materials for documentation. Write research proposals to gain new funding for projects from sponsors as appropriate.
May develop/recommend changes in program processes and procedures. Ensure that onsite support practices meet the requirements of the quality assurance plan and that quality control (QC) provision requirements are implemented at required frequencies.
May prepare radiological samples in hot cells, gloveboxes, or radiological fume hoods.

80% of the responsibilities remain in work specific to Analytical Chemistry or Chemical Science.
20% Lead Professional responsibilities:

Approve staff timecard entries.
Coordinate with the Department Manager to set and approve performance goals.
Complete and present staff performance reviews in collaboration with the Department Manager, ensuring that written input is shared with and approved by the Department Manager prior to finalizing.
Assign staff to projects, in coordination with the project primary investigator (PI), funds manager, and Department Manager; make changes to employee work scope when needed.
Mentor staff.
Engage with the Department Manager in setting professional development plans.
Provide input to the Department Manager on recommendations for future staffing needs, promotions, out of cycle merit, and standard merit increases.
Attend intake meetings for new hires.
Participate in interviews for new hires.
Support the Department Manager in corrective actions with direct reports; the DM holds the ultimate responsibility for these actions.
Act for the Department Manager upon request.

Requirements

• PhD in chemistry, analytical chemistry, biochemistry, biology, or a related field from an accredited institution and (2) years of related experience (for Level 3)
• PhD in chemistry, analytical chemistry, biochemistry, biology, or a related field from an accredited institution and (4) years of related experience (for Level 4)

Responsibilities

• Conduct research to improve existing and advance new capabilities and methodologies for reviewing and interpreting data in area(s) of specialty (e.g., nuclear science, gas and liquid chromatography, mass spectrometric detection, radio bioassay, etc.).
• Design and participate in experiments to acquire data that will support scientific improvements and evaluate new research concepts supporting area(s) of specialty.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams of scientists, engineers, operations, and other technical resources.
• Serve as a technical liaison with other divisions regarding analytical capabilities. May interface directly with a variety of laboratory R&D customers requesting analytical services, R&D project principal investigators, and line management.
• Identify new research opportunities. Work with other staff to develop concepts for new products and services for potential research sponsors, leading to proposal generation, and interfacing with intramural researchers to specify measurement science projects that support their larger goals.
• Communicate results to internal and external sponsors via written technical reports and oral presentations.
• Generate reports and provide materials for documentation. Write research proposals to gain new funding for projects from sponsors as appropriate.
• May develop/recommend changes in program processes and procedures. Ensure that onsite support practices meet the requirements of the quality assurance plan and that quality control (QC) provision requirements are implemented at required frequencies.
• May prepare radiological samples in hot cells, gloveboxes, or radiological fume hoods.
• Approve staff timecard entries.
• Coordinate with the Department Manager to set and approve performance goals.
• Complete and present staff performance reviews in collaboration with the Department Manager, ensuring that written input is shared with and approved by the Department Manager prior to finalizing.
• Assign staff to projects, in coordination with the project primary investigator (PI), funds manager, and Department Manager; make changes to employee work scope when needed.
• Mentor staff.
• Engage with the Department Manager in setting professional development plans.
• Provide input to the Department Manager on recommendations for future staffing needs, promotions, out of cycle merit, and standard merit increases.
• Attend intake meetings for new hires.
• Participate in interviews for new hires.
• Support the Department Manager in corrective actions with direct reports; the DM holds the ultimate responsibility for these actions.
• Act for the Department Manager upon request.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match (regular positions) or self-contribute access (postdoctoral positions)
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance for eligible positions)
• Comprehensive Relocation Package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree