Analytical Chemist, QC Lab | Innovation & Impact

BWX Technologies, Inc.; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and retirement plans

Professional development and mentoring

Inclusive, mission-driven work culture

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

BWX Technologies, Inc. in Lynchburg, Virginia, is seeking an Analytical Chemist to provide daily QC chemistry support and lead analytical determinations with precision. The role emphasizes inorganic analyses, procedure development, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in chemistry with 2+ years in a QC lab, strong attention to detail, and proven report-writing ability. DOE access and U.S. citizenship are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry is required.
• At least two years of experience in a quality control lab.
• Experience in product measurement/inspection and/or quality control/quality assurance.
• Must demonstrate high attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to work in a team and author technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily QC chemistry lab support, predominantly inorganic work.
• Oversee and perform analytical chemistry determinations with accuracy.
• Develop and revise procedures for analytical determinations.
• Conduct new chemistry R&D efforts and share findings.
• Train QC technicians to perform determinations.
• Review and interpret results from analyses.
• Prepare technical reports and customer submittals.
• Interpret specifications from a chemistry perspective.
• Lead meetings with customers, vendors, and other departments.
• Prepare cost estimates for contracted work as needed.
• Participate in process improvement teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Technical report writing

Self-motivation

Leadership of multi-disciplinary teams

U.S. citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

PhD or MS in Chemistry preferred

Tools

ICP-MS

ICP-OES

XRF

Pycnometer

LECO

Automated titration

IC units

LIMS

Job description

BWX Technologies, Inc. in Lynchburg, Virginia, is seeking an Analytical Chemist to provide daily QC chemistry support and lead analytical determinations with precision. The role emphasizes inorganic analyses, procedure development, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in chemistry with 2+ years in a QC lab, strong attention to detail, and proven report-writing ability. DOE access and U.S. citizenship are required.