Chemist Job at Consolidated Nuclear Security
Location: Oak Ridge, TN
Job Title: Chemist
Career Level: Associate - Specialist
Organization: Uranium and Special Material (50003278)
Job Specialty: Analytical Chemistry
Job Title: Chemist
Career Level: Associate - Specialist
Organization: Uranium and Special Material (50003278)
Job Specialty: Analytical Chemistry
What You'll Do
- Under the direction of laboratory manager and senior staff, conducts routine and non-routine analysis of samples via various methodologies to identify and/or confirm sample quality and/or variation
- Perform all aspects of analysis: including sample preparation using digestion, extraction, solubilization, complexation, ion exchange, etc.; preparation of standards; calibration and standardization of instrumentation; routine preventive maintenance; diagnostic, and quality control maintenance; interference correction methods; and data review
- Interface with customers and program managers to provide technical guidance on available analytical options and capabilities relevant to submitted analysis requests
- Work with laboratory manager to review and modernize current procedures as well as develop new methods and procedures for analytical services as technologies, requirements, and customer requirements evolve.
What You Can Expect
- Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
- Top-notch, dedicated colleagues
- Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
- Career advancement and professional development programs
- Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives
Minimum Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering/science discipline
- OR Master's degree in engineering/science discipline
- In addition, the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2 (i.e., Baccalaureate in engineering or related science, 2 years job-related and at least 1 year nuclear experience, or a DOE O 426.2 alternative). DOE 426.2 experience requirements can be satisfied following employment. In the interim, newly hired personnel will not be assigned duties that could impact the safety basis of nuclear facilities. (Ref. DOE O 426.2)
Preferred Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in chemistry
- Experience with any of the following analytical techniques is preferred: Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometery, Ion Chromatography, Leco CS844 or Karl Fisher analysis
- Knowledgeable of basic computer programs such as Word, Excel and Access
- Ability to work in a team environment and have good communication skills (both oral and written)
Notes
The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.
If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level, and internal applicants in higher Career Levels may be considered, on an exception basis, to come across laterally based on the applicant's education and experience, and the scope of work being performed in the role.
Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.
Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). If HRP is required, candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph, pursuant to 10CFR 709. Medical requirements may apply.
CNS is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.
CNS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability or veteran status.
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