ENG- Analytical Chemist

Consolidated Nuclear Security•Oak Ridge, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Analytical Chemist, the candidate will be responsible for conducting leading edge research and development activities with specific applications towards manufacturing, production, quality operations, or related national security applications. The candidate will perform initial literature research, method development at the benchtop, quality control development for various analytical instrumentation, and analysis/validation of results. The candidate will serve as the primary laboratory operator for various research projects in chemistry, instrumental analysis, and material science. Candidate must be able to perform hands on work in the laboratory with minimal supervision. In addition, the candidate will coordinate and prepare technical aspects of engineering projects from inception to completion, including project reviews, and give formal presentations to plant personnel and other interested parties. The candidate will participate in the development, research, and/or design of proposed improvements in production and the formulation of broad programs and mandatory requirements, acting as a leader, advisor, or consultant as required. The candidate will work with scientists, engineers, other technical staff, and representatives of design agencies, vendors, and contractors as required to ensure effective and necessary technical cooperation at all levels that results in the completion of assigned objectives. Performs difficult and complex technical project assignments requiring lab work, instrumental analysis, and data logging and transfer. Education and/or background in subjects such as general chemistry, analytical chemistry, and instrumental analysis coursework are highly desired. Candidate must also work well in a production support environment where plant and production needs may necessitate accelerated project schedules.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Physical Science [Chemistry, Physics, or related] from an Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited program in the United States or designated equivalents from Canada or Mexico, the Washington Accord, or the list of substantially equivalent as documented by ABET.
OR MS in Engineering/Physical science.
OR PhD in Engineering/Physical science.
3.0/4.0 minimum cumulative GPA for Bachelor degree
3.3 minimum cumulative GPA for Master degree
3.5 minimum cumulative GPA for PhD
Must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2A (i.e., Baccalaureate in engineering or related scientific major 2 years job-related, and 1-year nuclear experience; or a DOE O 426.2A alternative).
Requires a Q clearance.
The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.
This position may require entry into the Material Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (10 C.F.R. Part 712), which requires successful competition of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation and may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.
This position may be categorized as a “designated position” identified by 10 C.F.R. Part 709, requiring successful completion of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation that may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.
Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation.
As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter.
U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants.
All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.

Nice To Haves

Education and/or background in subjects such as general chemistry, analytical chemistry, and instrumental analysis coursework are highly desired.
Technical knowledge and experience in general chemistry, analytical chemistry, instrumental analysis, optical spectroscopy, and/or material science courses
Experience designing and executing laboratory work (equipment and experiments) in a collaborative environment
Ability to clearly and effectively communicate through oral and written word, troubleshoot analytical and/or mechanical instrumentation, and interpret data and draw conclusions to further research
Ability to exercise initiative, independent judgment, and discretion under limited supervision; develop, manage, and report planned cost and scheduled work; and develop plans in order to successfully achieve overall objectives
Experience with laboratory quality standards and/or software quality standards for analytical instrumentation
Laboratory experience with preparing, running, and analyzing samples for Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectroscopy (ICP-OES) and/or Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)

Responsibilities

Conducting leading edge research and development activities with specific applications towards manufacturing, production, quality operations, or related national security applications.
Perform initial literature research, method development at the benchtop, quality control development for various analytical instrumentation, and analysis/validation of results.
Serve as the primary laboratory operator for various research projects in chemistry, instrumental analysis, and material science.
Perform hands on work in the laboratory with minimal supervision.
Coordinate and prepare technical aspects of engineering projects from inception to completion, including project reviews.
Give formal presentations to plant personnel and other interested parties.
Participate in the development, research, and/or design of proposed improvements in production and the formulation of broad programs and mandatory requirements, acting as a leader, advisor, or consultant as required.
Work with scientists, engineers, other technical staff, and representatives of design agencies, vendors, and contractors as required to ensure effective and necessary technical cooperation at all levels that results in the completion of assigned objectives.
Perform difficult and complex technical project assignments requiring lab work, instrumental analysis, and data logging and transfer.
Work well in a production support environment where plant and production needs may necessitate accelerated project schedules.