Location: Oak Ridge TN
Job Title: ENG- Analytical Chemist
Career Level From: Associate
Career Level To: Specialist
Job Specialty: Core Technology
What Youll Do
As an Analytical Chemist the candidate will be responsible for conducting leading edge research and development activities with specific applications towards manufacturing production quality operations or related national security applications.
The candidate will perform initial literature research method development at the benchtop quality control development for various analytical instrumentation and analysis/validation of results. The candidate will serve as the primary laboratory operator for various research projects in chemistry instrumental analysis and material science. Candidate must be able to perform hands on work in the laboratory with minimal supervision.
In addition the candidate will coordinate and prepare technical aspects of engineering projects from inception to completion including project reviews and give formal presentations to plant personnel and other interested parties. The candidate will participate in the development research and/or design of proposed improvements in production and the formulation of broad programs and mandatory requirements acting as a leader advisor or consultant as required. The candidate will work with scientists engineers other technical staff and representatives of design agencies vendors and contractors as required to ensure effective and necessary technical cooperation at all levels that results in the completion of assigned objectives.
Performs difficult and complex technical project assignments requiring lab work instrumental analysis and data logging and transfer. Education and/or background in subjects such as general chemistry analytical chemistry and instrumental analysis coursework are highly desired. Candidate must also work well in a production support environment where plant and production needs may necessitate accelerated project schedules.
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
Preferred Job Requirements
- Bachelors degree in chemistry/physical science discipline with a minimum 3.0/4.0 cumulative GPA OR a Masters in chemistry/physical science discipline with a minimum 3.3 cumulative GPA.
- There is a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) requirement up to 4 years post-graduation at time of offer and confirmed by transcript. Beyond four years from graduation laboratory experience will supersede GPA as a requirement for hire.
- Technical knowledge and experience in general chemistry analytical chemistry instrumental analysis optical spectroscopy and/or material science courses
- Experience designing and executing laboratory work (equipment and experiments) in a collaborative environment
- Ability to clearly and effectively communicate through oral and written word troubleshoot analytical and/or mechanical instrumentation and interpret data and draw conclusions to further research
- Ability to exercise initiative independent judgment and discretion under limited supervision; develop manage and report planned cost and scheduled work; and develop plans in order to successfully achieve overall objectives
- Experience with laboratory quality standards and/or software quality standards for analytical instrumentation
- Laboratory experience with preparing running and analyzing samples for Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectroscopy (ICP-OES) and/or Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)
Why Y-12
You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan prescription drug plan vision plan dental plan employer matched 401(k) savings plan disability coverage education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace at Y-12 you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.
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.
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.
This position may require entry into the Material Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (10 C.F.R. Part 712) which requires successful competition of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation and may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.
This position may be categorized as a designated position identified by 10 C.F.R. Part 709 requiring successful completion of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation that may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.
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 based on merit and without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin protected veteran status or disability.
Location: Oak Ridge TNJob Title: ENG- Analytical ChemistCareer Level From: AssociateCareer Level To: SpecialistJob Specialty: Core TechnologyWhat Youll Do As an Analytical Chemist the candidate will be responsible for conducting leading edge research and development activities with specific applicat...
Location: Oak Ridge TN
Job Title: ENG- Analytical Chemist
Career Level From: Associate
Career Level To: Specialist
Job Specialty: Core Technology
What Youll Do
As an Analytical Chemist the candidate will be responsible for conducting leading edge research and development activities with specific applications towards manufacturing production quality operations or related national security applications.
The candidate will perform initial literature research method development at the benchtop quality control development for various analytical instrumentation and analysis/validation of results. The candidate will serve as the primary laboratory operator for various research projects in chemistry instrumental analysis and material science. Candidate must be able to perform hands on work in the laboratory with minimal supervision.
In addition the candidate will coordinate and prepare technical aspects of engineering projects from inception to completion including project reviews and give formal presentations to plant personnel and other interested parties. The candidate will participate in the development research and/or design of proposed improvements in production and the formulation of broad programs and mandatory requirements acting as a leader advisor or consultant as required. The candidate will work with scientists engineers other technical staff and representatives of design agencies vendors and contractors as required to ensure effective and necessary technical cooperation at all levels that results in the completion of assigned objectives.
Performs difficult and complex technical project assignments requiring lab work instrumental analysis and data logging and transfer. Education and/or background in subjects such as general chemistry analytical chemistry and instrumental analysis coursework are highly desired. Candidate must also work well in a production support environment where plant and production needs may necessitate accelerated project schedules.
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
Preferred Job Requirements
- Bachelors degree in chemistry/physical science discipline with a minimum 3.0/4.0 cumulative GPA OR a Masters in chemistry/physical science discipline with a minimum 3.3 cumulative GPA.
- There is a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) requirement up to 4 years post-graduation at time of offer and confirmed by transcript. Beyond four years from graduation laboratory experience will supersede GPA as a requirement for hire.
- Technical knowledge and experience in general chemistry analytical chemistry instrumental analysis optical spectroscopy and/or material science courses
- Experience designing and executing laboratory work (equipment and experiments) in a collaborative environment
- Ability to clearly and effectively communicate through oral and written word troubleshoot analytical and/or mechanical instrumentation and interpret data and draw conclusions to further research
- Ability to exercise initiative independent judgment and discretion under limited supervision; develop manage and report planned cost and scheduled work; and develop plans in order to successfully achieve overall objectives
- Experience with laboratory quality standards and/or software quality standards for analytical instrumentation
- Laboratory experience with preparing running and analyzing samples for Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectroscopy (ICP-OES) and/or Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)
Why Y-12
You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan prescription drug plan vision plan dental plan employer matched 401(k) savings plan disability coverage education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace at Y-12 you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.
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.
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.
This position may require entry into the Material Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (10 C.F.R. Part 712) which requires successful competition of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation and may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.
This position may be categorized as a designated position identified by 10 C.F.R. Part 709 requiring successful completion of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation that may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.
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 based on merit and without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin protected veteran status or disability.
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