Amentum

nuclear energy, infrastructure, operations and maintenance, and national security

ChemistIII

$102–158k Richland, Washington, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Chemist III at Amentum. Skills: analytical instrumentation, method optimization, validation, quality review. Perform basic scientific analyses. Prepare specifications, reports, data tables”

What You'll Achieve.

help protect the nearby Columbia River; help protect the communities along its shorelines; help protect the salmon along its shorelines; help protect the wildlife along its shorelines

Industry & Context.

nuclear energy, infrastructure, operations and maintenance, and national security
Problems you'll solve

troubleshoot instrumentation; troubleshoot methods; investigative studies

Eligibility Requirements

Flexibility to work overtime or off normal hours, desk work, writing, computer workstation processes, telephone operations, Oversees field activities, walking, standing, bending, turning, wearing personal protective equipment, carrying measuring tools, Occasional loading, transport, unloading tools, supplies, equipment, compresses gas cylinders, work a 4 x 10 schedule, M-Th, 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., authorized to work and remain in the United States without Amentum visa sponsorship, pass a pre-employment drug screen, pass background check, obtain a Department of Energy badge, 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

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry or related scientific or engineering discipline, 10+ years of experience in one or more areas of expertise including wet chemistry, elemental chemistry, separations chemistry or radiochemistry, Candidate must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship, Flexibility to work overtime or off normal hours, Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check, Must be able to obtain a Department of Energy badge for access to the Hanford Site

Nice to Have

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

What You'll Do.

Perform basic scientific analyses

Prepare specifications

Maintain and troubleshoot instrumentation

Coordinate technical activities

Operate laboratory equipment

Calibrate laboratory equipment

Maintain laboratory equipment

Troubleshoot laboratory equipment

Perform subject matter expert duties

Optimize analytical processes

Validate analytical processes

Develop training material

Provide quality review

Provide technical assistance

Perform work within bounds

Design investigative studies

Execute investigative studies

Maintain scientific files

Support sample management

Perform sample management

Support data management

Perform data management

Build productive relationships

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

coordinate project; coordinate technical activities; coordinate administrative activities; assist training personnel; assist evaluation personnel; provide training personnel; provide technical assistance personnel; build productive relationships

Communication Scope

Provide training; Provide technical assistance; Build productive relationships

Process & Methodology

maintain project coordination, coordinate technical activities, coordinate administrative activities

Full Job Description

The Scientist job family is responsible for 1) performing basic scientific analyses and calculations and 2) preparing specifications, reports and data tables 3) maintaining and troubleshooting instrumentation and methods. Under supervision, Scientists maintain project coordination with all other disciplines on an assigned project based on the following classification, grade, and level specific responsibilities: Under direction of the Analytical Manager or Chemistry Supervisor, may perform technical assignments of various complexities within approved scientific schedules and budgets. May coordinate technical and administrative activities with employees in other disciplines and other departments participating on an assigned project. May assist in the training and evaluation of assigned scientific personnel. May supervise a discipline group. **This position shall be performed under the day-to-day direction, control, and supervision of WTCC** ** _REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS_** **Education:** 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. **Experience:** 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. Desired experience includes developing analytical methods for use in radiological fume hoods, working knowledge of process control techniques, supporting continuous process operations, and familiarity with regulatory requirements as applied to laboratory operations. Candidate must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship. Flexibility to work overtime or off normal hours in response to urgent project requests

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