Chemist III

Amentum•Richland, WA

2d•$101,574 - $157,957•Onsite

About The Position

The Scientist job family is responsible for performing basic scientific analyses and calculations, preparing specifications, reports, and data tables, and maintaining and troubleshooting instrumentation and methods. Under supervision, Scientists maintain project coordination with all other disciplines on an assigned project. Under the direction of the Analytical Manager or Chemistry Supervisor, this role may perform technical assignments of various complexities within approved scientific schedules and budgets. The position may coordinate technical and administrative activities with employees in other disciplines and departments, assist in the training and evaluation of assigned scientific personnel, and may supervise a discipline group. This position shall be performed under the day-to-day direction, control, and supervision of WTCC.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry or related scientific or engineering discipline from a four (4) year accredited college or university. Appropriate training and experience commensurate with the responsibilities of the position may be considered in lieu of a degree.
10+ years of experience in one or more areas of expertise including wet chemistry, elemental chemistry, separations chemistry or radiochemistry obtained through a combination of education and working in an environmental, research, process control, or radiological laboratory.
Candidate must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Must be authorized to work and remain in the United States without Amentum visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check which includes verification of employment and education.
Must be able to obtain a Department of Energy badge for access to the Hanford Site.

Nice To Haves

Developing analytical methods for use in radiological fume hoods
Working knowledge of process control techniques
Supporting continuous process operations
Familiarity with regulatory requirements as applied to laboratory operations
Non-U.S. citizens from countries identified by the Department of Energy as posing heightened security concerns—including sensitive countries, state sponsors of terrorism, countries of risk, and other designated countries –are subject to additional security requirements.

Responsibilities

Operate, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment and analytical instrumentation (e.g., Ion Chromatograph, ICP-OES, ICP-MS, Carbon Analyzer, Mercury Analyzer, Auto Titrator, Benchtop Meters with probe, Fusion furnace, Microwave digester, Liquid Scintillation Counters, Gas-Flow Proportional (GPC) counting systems, High Purity Germanium (HPGe) detectors, Alpha spectrometry systems).
Perform subject matter expert duties on one or more analytical processes including method optimization & validation, training material and procedure development.
Provide quality review of laboratory generated data for reporting and trending.
Provide training and technical assistance to laboratory and external department personnel.
Perform work within the bounds of procedures and defined work control processes with the utmost concern for the safety of self and other employees.
Apply instruction from technical and quality documents to physically performed actions and procedure development.
Design and execute investigative studies to assist Plant Engineering.
Maintain proper scientific files and records.
Support and perform sample and data management activities.
Build productive relationships within Operations and other external work groups.