Scientist Associate II / Scientist I

Planned Systems International, Inc. • Richland, WA

2d • $90,150 - $137,538

About The Position

Advanced Technologies and Laboratories (ATL), a Planned Systems International (PSI) company, is hiring for a Scientist Associate II / Scientist I 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).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (BS) in scientific discipline and 2 years directly related experience or
• Master's Degree (MS) or higher in scientific discipline

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree (BS) in scientific discipline and 7 years directly related experience or
• Master's Degree (MS) in scientific discipline and 5 years, directly related experience.
• PhD in scientific discipline and 3 years directly related experience.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Perform a variety of scientific duties including but not limited to: waste and environmental sampling/analysis, process control support and data quality, Vadose zone characterization, interim and final corrective actions for soils, performing and/or reviewing scientific calculations/analyses, preparing specifications, reports and data tables.
• Collaborate with other technical staff to devise new approaches to scientific problems.
• Develop technical plans and reports, including integration with DOE-RL and other site contractors, obtain customer and stakeholder acceptance.
• May serve as a lead by directing the analytical activities of Technicians.
• Under limited supervision, assume technical responsibility for one or more related phases of a program.
• Cooperate with other engineers/scientists performing related phases of the technical work.
• Be cognizant of the work performed in other projects in field of technology.
• Accept the delegated technical responsibility for design, application, test, or the preparation of specifications for systems, materials, equipment, or components.
• Apply technical knowledge toward the reduction of the cost and improvement of the product where possible and incorporate new ideas resulting from engineering/scientific progress in the field.
• Identify, collect, and analyze technical information relevant to the quality and significance of a specific research and other scientific development issues.
• Demonstrates problem solving skills in making preliminary selections and adaptations of scientific alternatives.
• Prepare technical manuals, reports, and procedures.
• Prepare, deliver, and submit technical presentations for technical review meetings.
• Demonstrate creative ability through the ingenuity exercised in solving technical problems or preparation and presentation of technical papers, articles, talks or patent disclosures.
• Conduct site/area visits and investigate scientific problems, propose solutions and alternatives, and provide recommendations.
• Verify and comply with scientific documentation standards and test procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• PSI offers full-time, benefits eligible employees a competitive total compensation package that includes paid leave, and options for employer sponsored group medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, AD&D coverage, legal services, identity theft, and accident insurance.
• Flexible spending account and health saving account options offer pre-tax savings for qualified medical, dental, and vision expenses.
• The company sponsored 401(k) retirement plan has an employer contribution match that is immediately vested.
• We invest in the professional growth of our employees through professional courses, certifications, and tuition reimbursement programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees