Lab Specialist III – Analytical Laboratory Specialist

Amentum•Richland, WA

7d•$101,574 - $157,957•Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Specialist job is responsible for all activities relating to operation and maintenance of the analytical radiological laboratory equipment system (ARL) including development, implementation, and interaction with WTP requirement areas. This specialist will be specifically scoped to support sample management coordination and analytical equipment status tracking for the laboratory. Under direction of the Analytical Manager or Supervisor, may develop and perform administrative or technical assignments of various complexities within approved procedures, schedules, and budgets. May coordinate activities with employees in other disciplines and other functional work groups participating on an assigned project. May assist in the training and evaluation of assigned scientific personnel.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in engineering or science or equivalent education desired.
Eight years of experience through a combination of education and experience in plant operations, chemistry, laboratory operations, preventative and corrective maintenance coordination, and materials management.
Degree in engineering or science may be substituted for two years of experience.
Associate degree and 10 years of experience through a combination of education and experience in plant operations, chemistry, laboratory operations, preventative and corrective maintenance coordination, and materials management.
HS Diploma and 12 years of experience through a combination of education and experience in plant operations, chemistry, laboratory operations, preventative and corrective maintenance coordination, and materials management
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. (Even if teleworking, must still be able to comply with security requirements to obtain a badge.)

Nice To Haves

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

Work with Lab Method SME to develop method and equipment health or status reports
Act as a sample management point of contact for the Analytical Laboratory, coordinating with on-site organizations and off-site entities to successfully send, receive, and process analytical samples
Support Facility management with coordination of needed work for the analytical equipment of the Laboratory.
Perform all work safely and with the utmost concern for the safety of self and other employees
Perform all work in compliance with environmental permits and regulations
Keeps the supervisor advised as to status of assignment(s) with respect to schedule, budget, delays and adverse conditions
Maintain expert knowledge and technical expertise in assigned area as it applies to Analytical Lab activities and implementing those standards into assigned area
Provides technical assistance and guidance to technical and scientific personnel
Assures quality, quantity, and completeness of the work required
Plans and schedules activities associated with assigned projects
Maintain timeliness and accuracy of oral and written technical reports regarding assigned activities and tasks
Maintains proper document files and records
Builds productive relationships within the Lab and interfacing functional work groups
Support the Waste Treatment Plant Nuclear Safety Quality Culture by emphasizing the values of safety and quality in the performance of work to protect self, others, and the environment