Analytical/Radioanalytical Chemist

Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.

Bachelor’s degree in Analytical Chemistry or Radiochemistry, or other scientific technical area, related field or equivalent level of education and relevant experience.

Fundamental knowledge and understanding of analytical or radioanalytical chemistry including chemical processing techniques and instrumentation.

Experience with processing and analysis of workplace and environmental samples using various analytical/radioanalytical techniques and instrumentation.

Experience with laboratory QA/QC practices, ES&H practices and/or good laboratory practice.

Effective organizational skills with detail orientated mindset necessary to handle multiple tasks in a demanding environment with conflicting priorities, tight and changing deadlines, unscheduled events, and frequent interruptions while providing high-level customer service and good follow through.

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Position Information

This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.

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Analytical/Radioanalytical Chemist

. You will provide technical support for the operations of the Bioassay and Radiological Measurement Laboratories by performing a variety of radiochemical analyses for personnel, workplace, and environmental samples in laboratories accredited by Department of Energy Laboratory Accreditation Program (DOELAP) and Mixed Analyte Performance Evaluation Program.  This position is in the Analytical Services and Instrumentation Program in the Technical Services Department of the Environment, Safety, and Health (ES&H) Directorate.

This position will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level.

This position requires full-time on-site presence due to the nature of the work.

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