Scientist Associate I

Planned Systems International, Inc.•Richland, WA

3d•$81,168 - $94,013•Onsite

About The Position

Advanced Technologies and Laboratories (ATL), a Planned Systems International (PSI) company, is hiring for a Scientist Associate in Richland, WA. This position will support Navarro-ATL. Navarro-ATL is located in Richland, WA and operates, manages, and maintains the 222-S Laboratory Complex for the Department of Energy. Navarro-ATL members are Navarro Research and Engineering, Inc. (Oak Ridge, TN), and Advanced Technologies and Laboratories International (Gaithersburg, MD). This role is responsible for conducting scientific and/or analytical studies in support of 222-S Laboratory operations and developing conventional scientific solutions to technical task activities and objectives. Performs a variety of scientific duties including, but not limited to: waste and environmental analysis, process control support and data quality, performing and/or reviewing scientific calculations/analyses, and preparing specifications, reports, and data tables. The Scientist Associate will collaborate with other technical staff to devise new approaches to scientific problems.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (BS) in Chemistry
Knowledgeable in laboratory analytical methods
Strong writing skills

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree (BS) in scientific discipline and 2 years directly related radiochemistry experience or Master’s Degree (MS) or higher in scientific discipline.
Demonstrated scientific communication skills and knowledge of laboratory operations and quality assurance practices.
Strong skills using Microsoft Office programs (particularly Word and Excel).
Demonstrated scientific knowledge radiochemistry and counting instrumentation.
Nuclear facility operations experience.

Responsibilities

Perform technical data reviews and prepare project summary reports.
Ensure operational status of analytical equipment by maintaining calibrations and troubleshooting instrument malfunctions and data quality issues.
Develop new methods and conduct method qualification studies.
Participate in inter-laboratory proficiency study programs, audits, and assessments to maintain method accreditation.
Provide daily work direction and training to chemical staff.
Operate under strict deadlines to plan, organize, and manage activities in assigned areas to meet Laboratory and client schedules.
Author and perform reviews and systematic process improvements for assigned methods, procedures, and test documents.
Investigate scientific problems and propose solutions, alternatives, and recommendations.
Assist technical staff with questions on isotopic separation and counting processes.
Assist in quality standard updates for methodology.
Verify and comply with scientific documentation standards and test procedures.
Other duties as assigned.