Scientist Associate II Scientist I (Geologist)

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

Navarro-ATL is seeking a licensed Geologist to provide expert support for vadose zone projects on the Hanford site. The primary responsibilities include conducting descriptive sedimentology of vadose zone sediment cores and performing particle size analyses. This position will work within the Research and Technology Development (R&TD) Organization contributing to non-routine studies and activities.

The successful candidate will collaborate with union-represented personnel chemists engineers and members of the public. The ability to qualify as a radiological worker is required.

Under general supervision:

• Assume technical responsibility for vadose program.
• Function as the technical authority for assigned methods procedures and study areas including person-in-charge functions and configuration control authority.
• Synthesize sedimentologic and particle size analyses into a coherent report.
• Contribute to mineralogical analyses of Hanford tank farm samples as part of the team.
• Provide direction oversight and training to Chemical
• Operate under strict deadlines to plan organize and manage activities in assigned areas to meet Laboratory and client schedules.
• Demonstrate diplomacy in working with others (subordinates peers higher management levels) to obtain desired results. Interface with groups within and outside the 222-S Laboratory.
• Other duties as assigned.

• BS degree in Geology and 2 years directly related experience or a MS degree or higher in Geology.
• Geologist - Licensed in the state of Washington or obtain Washington state geologist license within 6 months of hire date.
• Ability to qualify as a radiological worker.
• Ability to work well as part of a team (essential).

• BS degree in geology and 7 years directly related experience or a MS degree in geology and 5 years directly related experience or PhD in Geology and 3 years directly related experience.
• Knowledge of sedimentology and stratigraphy of the Columbia River Basin Washington.
• Knowledge of the sedimentology and stratigraphy of the Hanford site Washington is highly valued.
• Familiarity with Hanford site operations and/or U.S. Department of Energy site operations.
• Vadose zone sampling or relevant experience or education.
• Other laboratory skills and experience are also highly valued contributing broadly to the laboratory services offered to clients. These skills might include optical microscopy infrared and Raman spectroscopies scanning electron microscopy or familiarity with x-ray diffraction methods.

Grade 16: $90150 - $113550

Grade 18: $109013 - $137538

The grade level offered to the selected candidate will be based on business needs and the candidates education training and/or relevant experience.

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.

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