Research Scientist,Sr

New Mexico State University • Las Cruces, NM

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Lead our vital radiochemistry program, ensuring the highest standards of analysis for environmental samples supporting the Department of Energy's Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP). You'll manage a dedicated team, provide expert technical guidance, and drive project success from development to reporting. We're looking for a safety-conscious professional with extensive experience in radiochemical separation methods and a commitment to quality. If you're ready to contribute to groundbreaking research and thrive in a dynamic, hands-on environment, apply today! The successful candidate will, under the guidance of technical director, be responsible for managing and overseeing the work in the radiochemistry program at CEMRC. Perform radiochemical analysis and provide technical guidance to radiochemistry staff for radiochemical analysis of routine environmental samples in support of the Department of Energy's Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP). Provide technical support for participation in the laboratory Multi-Analyte Performance Evaluation Program (MAPEP) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Radiochemistry Inter-Comparison Program (NIST-RIP) program. Successful candidate will be responsible for the development, implementation, and completion of project objectives and will communicate results through internal reports, progress reports to sponsors (sections of Department of Energy annual report), or formal presentations. The applicant will have significant responsibility for the safety and the QA envelope of the radiochemistry program. Working with peers, the applicant will be responsible for hands-on processing and subsequent analysis of a variety of sample matrices and includes maintaining multiple types of radiometric counting instrumentation. We are seeking applicants who are committed to safety and standards and who have experience working in a radiological/nuclear facility. Successful candidates must have vast experience with radiochemical separation methods/procedures and demonstrate an aptitude for continuing on-the job cross training. Occasional work tasks may require working extended hours. The candidate will contribute to the growth and productivity of CEMRC by developing novel techniques for new analytes, streamlining operations to maximize sample throughput, and designing/executing experiments to test method improvements. Work near sources of ionizing radiation, near sources of non-ionizing radiation, and toxic chemicals; eye protection (i.e. safety glasses), hood use. Occasional lifting to 25 pounds or more, standing, sitting with occasional use of computer, constant use of sight while reviewing documents, use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, constant alertness, must possess planning/organizing skills, and must be able to work under deadlines. Quality is the foundation for managing our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to provide services that meet customer expectations consistently. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the CEMRC's Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable CEMRC Quality system documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree + 11 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree + 9 years of relevant experience.
• Safety-conscious professional with extensive experience in radiochemical separation methods and a commitment to quality.
• Experience working in a radiological/nuclear facility.
• Vast experience with radiochemical separation methods/procedures.
• Demonstrate an aptitude for continuing on-the job cross training.
• Work near sources of ionizing radiation, near sources of non-ionizing radiation, and toxic chemicals; eye protection (i.e. safety glasses), hood use.
• Occasional lifting to 25 pounds or more, standing, sitting with occasional use of computer, constant use of sight while reviewing documents, use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, constant alertness, must possess planning/organizing skills, and must be able to work under deadlines.
• Conform to the CEMRC's Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable CEMRC Quality system documents and customer contracts.
• Read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

• Managing and overseeing the work in the radiochemistry program at CEMRC.
• Perform radiochemical analysis and provide technical guidance to radiochemistry staff for radiochemical analysis of routine environmental samples in support of the Department of Energy's Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP).
• Provide technical support for participation in the laboratory Multi-Analyte Performance Evaluation Program (MAPEP) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Radiochemistry Inter-Comparison Program (NIST-RIP) program.
• Responsible for the development, implementation, and completion of project objectives and will communicate results through internal reports, progress reports to sponsors (sections of Department of Energy annual report), or formal presentations.
• Significant responsibility for the safety and the QA envelope of the radiochemistry program.
• Hands-on processing and subsequent analysis of a variety of sample matrices and includes maintaining multiple types of radiometric counting instrumentation.
• Developing novel techniques for new analytes, streamlining operations to maximize sample throughput, and designing/executing experiments to test method improvements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior