Analytical Chemist – QC & R&D (Nuclear)

BWXT; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive atmosphere

Mission-driven organization

Continuous learning and training

Job summary

BWX Technologies, Inc. in Lynchburg, Virginia, seeks an Analytical Chemist to support the Quality Control Chemistry Lab, focusing on inorganic analyses and method development. You will lead investigations, train technicians, and collaborate with customers and suppliers to ensure accuracy and compliance with DOE requirements.

The role requires a chemistry degree, 2+ years in a QC lab, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication. U.S. citizenship and DOE eligibility may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry required.
• Minimum 2 years in a quality control lab.
• Experience in product measurement and QC/QA.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Team-oriented and collaborative.
• Ability to author technical reports.
• Self-motivated with minimal supervision.
• Capable of leading multi-disciplinary teams.
• U.S. citizen and able to obtain DOE clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily support to Quality Control Chemistry Lab, predominantly inorganic.
• Oversee, troubleshoot, and perform analytical chemistry determinations with precision.
• Develop and review procedures for analytical chemistry determinations.
• Develop and perform new chemistry-related R&D efforts.
• Train and qualify QC technicians to perform determinations.
• Perform calculations to complete testing and approve results.
• Author and review reports and customer submittals.
• Interpret product specs from a chemistry perspective.
• Conduct meetings with customers, vendors, and other departments.
• Prepare cost estimates for new or existing contracted work.
• Participate in process improvement teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Strong communication

Quality control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

MS or PhD in Chemistry

Tools

ICP-MS

ICP-OES

XRF

Pycnometer

LECO

Automated titration

IC units

Job description

BWX Technologies, Inc. in Lynchburg, Virginia, seeks an Analytical Chemist to support the Quality Control Chemistry Lab, focusing on inorganic analyses and method development. You will lead investigations, train technicians, and collaborate with customers and suppliers to ensure accuracy and compliance with DOE requirements.

The role requires a chemistry degree, 2+ years in a QC lab, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication. U.S. citizenship and DOE eligibility may be required.