Job Description
The Hydrogen Isotope Science Group is seeking a highly motivated and experienced analytical chemist to join our team. The selected candidate will be responsible for developing, validating, and implementing analytical methods, with a strong focus on Inductively Coupled Plasma Spectrometry (ICP-MS) for elemental analysis, spectroscopic measurements (e.g. FTIR, Raman, etc.) and gas chromatography. This role requires in-depth understanding of analytical principles, hands-on experience with ICP-MS and spectroscopic techniques, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Responsibilities
- Develop, optimize and validate analytical methods
- Perform analysis of R&D samples, enduring data quality and integrity.
- Troubleshoot analytical issues and perform instrument maintenance and calibration, as permissible.
- Interpret and report analytical results accurately and efficiently.
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including research scientists, engineers, and quality representatives, as needed.
- Stay current with the latest advancement in analytical techniques.
- Contribute to research proposals through writing, conceptualization, and/or technical reviews.
- Advanced communication skills involving complicated technical topics.
- Understands how their role relates to others on the team and the role of the team.
- Understands their discipline and good conceptualization of processes.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Strong technical publication record.
- Works safely with particular attention to quality.
- Complies with all policies and standards. Maintain appropriate level government security clearance.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- PhD in Analytical Chemistry with a minimum of 2-4 years of experience.
- Extensive hands-on experience with various analytical instrumentation, including ICP-MS and FTIR.
- Experience with data processing
- Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance for which U.S. Citizenship is legally required.
About Us
"We put science to work!"
Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is a multi-program laboratory applying state of the art science and practical, high-value, cost-effective solutions to complex technical problems to protect the nation. Located at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Savannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken SC, the laboratory develops and deploys innovative technologies to address some of the nation’s environmental, energy, and national security challenges.
Battelle Savannah River Alliance (BSRA) is constantly assessing trends to provide the best possible benefits to our workforce. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce.
Some of the *Benefits offered to employees include:
- Benefits vary based upon employment status
- Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company provided seed
- Short- & Long-Term Disability (company paid)
- Life Insurance Non-Contributary 1X salary (company paid)
- AD&D Non-contributary 1x salary (company paid)
- Savings & Investment plan:
- Qualified Non-Elective Company Contribution of 5% each pay period with immediate vesting
- Company match 50 cents/dollar up to 8% (3 yrs. vesting in company match)
- Contributory Life Insurance up to 5x Salary with $1M Cap
- Contributory AD&D (employee, spouse and children)
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Plan
- SRNL offers a competitive relocation package to ease the transition process. Domestic and international relocation assistance is available for certain positions.
For more information about our benefits, working here, and living here, visit the
“About” tab at www.srnl.doe.gov .
BSRA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. BSRA is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. Please email us at SRNLRecruiting@srnl.doe.gov with any questions regarding the hiring process or to request an accommodation.
About The Team
Weapons Production Technology (WPT) is a world leader in tritium fuel cycles with a strong industrial partnership, including most private companies working on fusion research. WPT also leads the Tokomak Exhaust System Development Project for the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor. The staff of 300 in this vibrant organization are leading the frontiers of tritium effects on materials, hydrogen science, fusion related research, plutonium metallurgy, sensing and metrology, advanced engineering, and advanced manufacturing.
