Analytical Chemist

Idaho National Laboratory • Idaho Falls, ID

6d • $66,504 - $162,732 • Onsite

About The Position

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring an Analytical Chemist to work on our Analytical Chemistry team. Our team works a 9x80 schedule located onsite in Idaho Falls, Idaho with every other Friday off. At Idaho National Laboratory, you'll conduct research to improve and advance analytical capabilities in areas such as nuclear science, gas and liquid chromatography, mass spectrometric detection, and radio bioassay, design and participate in experiments to support scientific improvements, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams of scientists, engineers, and operations staff. You'll identify new research opportunities, develop proposals to generate funding, communicate results to internal and external sponsors through written reports and presentations, and may prepare radiological samples in hot cells, gloveboxes, or radiological fume hoods.

Requirements

• Level 1: Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry, analytical chemistry, biochemistry, biology, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Level 2: Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry, analytical chemistry, biochemistry, biology, or a related field from an accredited institution and 2 years of experience.
• Relevant experience determined with the level, including experience in academia, private industry, or nuclear.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in chemistry, physics, or a related field from an accredited institution.

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.

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: Entry Level