Chemistry Specialist

Energy Northwest; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Northwest seeks a Chemistry Specialist IV in Richland, WA to lead chemistry-related operations onsite, guiding technicians and ensuring compliance with station and regulatory requirements. The role includes data interpretation, reporting, and mentoring colleagues in a dynamic nuclear environment.

The position emphasizes independent judgment, technical leadership, and collaboration across laboratory and plant systems, with a strong focus on reliability, safety, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree with significant chemistry experience; exact years depend on level.
• Bachelor’s degree with corresponding years of chemistry experience.
• Master’s degree with relevant experience for higher levels.

Responsibilities

• Ensure chemistry parameters of assigned systems meet station and regulatory requirements.
• Review and revise system procedures to maintain or improve system performance.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to technicians and specialists.

Education

Associate’s degree in Chemistry or closely related field

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field

Master’s degree or higher in Chemistry or related field

Job description

## Chemistry SpecialistApply: Richland, WA: Full time: Posted 2 Days Ago: End Date: October 22, 2026 (12 days left to apply): REQ26\\_332**Posting closes at 11:59 PM the day before the listed end date.** **Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite in Richland, WA.** **GENERAL SUMMARY** The Chemistry Specialist IV is assigned to various areas which may include laboratory instrumentation, counting room instrumentation, process monitors, radwaste operations, or effluents. The Chemistry Specialist IV works under minimum supervision and provides technical guidance and leadership within the assigned specialty. Routinely makes decisions in important matters using significant discretion and independent judgment. Prepares technical reports based on the interpretation of analyzed data and provides technical leadership to less experienced technicians and specialists. **PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES*** Ensure chemistry parameters of assigned systems meet station and regulatory requirements.* Review and revise system procedures to maintain or improve system performance.* Apply comprehensive technical knowledge to identify and resolve chemistry-related system problems and adverse trends, recommend solutions, and track resolution progress.* Identify adverse trends in laboratory equipment, initiate appropriate troubleshooting, and follow to final resolution.* Maintain the knowledge and skill necessary to meet position responsibilities by vendor, contractor, and industry contact.* Investigate and review laboratory equipment procedures and recommend/initiate improvements to ensure equipment reliability, precision, and accuracy.* Direct up to three technician/craft to perform scheduled maintenance on plant systems to meet plant system technical requirements and plant schedule requirements.* Accumulate, analyze, interpret, and report data on systems and instrumentation to management to provide a technical assessment of current operational status.* Participate in outage support and Emergency Program assignments.* Responsible for applying technical leadership over the program and teaching or mentoring other technical employees. **REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE** **Chemistry Specialist IV**An Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in Chemistry or closely related field (or equivalent technical training) and 12 years of related chemistry experience;**OR** A Bachelor’s degree or higher education from an accredited college or university in Chemistry or related field and 10 years of chemistry related experience.**OR** A Master’s degree or higher education from an accredited college or university in Chemistry or related field and 8 years of chemistry related experience. **Chemistry Specialist III** An Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in Chemistry or closely related field (or equivalent technical training) and seven years of related chemistry experience; **OR** A Bachelor’s degree or higher education from an accredited college or university in Chemistry or related field and five years of chemistry related experience. **OR** A Master’s degree or higher education from an accredited college or university in Chemistry or related field and three years of chemistry related experience. **Chemistry Specialist II** An Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in Chemistry or closely related field (or equivalent technical training) and five years of related chemistry experience; **OR** A Bachelor’s degree or higher education from an accredited college or university in Chemistry or related field and three years of chemistry related experience.## **PAY RANGE****Chemistry Specialist IV Salary:** $126,362 - $157,952 **Chemistry Specialist III Salary:** $109,870 - $137,338 **Chemistry Specialist II Salary:** $95,532 - $119,415 The salary listed represents the starting pay range for this position. Starting pay is calculated from the minimum of the salary range and actual individual placement within the range is determined based on the candidate's experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the role. The level and final offer will also take into account the candidate's overall qualifications. ## **INCENTIVE COMPENSATION** This position is eligible for an annual at-risk compensation (ARC) incentive plan. Incentives are earned based on agency performance against defined metrics and goals which follow eligibility rules within the ARC plan document. ## **BENEFITS** Energy Northwest (EN) provides a phenomenal benefits package. Washington State also has no state income tax, and the Tri-Cities provides a cost-of-living lower than the national average. EN offers substantial retirement benefits through three retirement programs including the Washington State Public Employees' Retirement System pension plan (PERS), a 401(k) savings plan with an employer match component, and a 457(b) savings plan. EN also offers multiple options for medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance coverage. Other voluntary benefits may include flexible spending accounts (FSAs), tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, childcare subsides, health reimbursement arrangement (HRA VEBA), health savings account (HSA), supplemental life insurances, credit monitoring/identity theft insurance, and more! Qualifying employees will typically start a personal time accrual rate of 160 hours per year and EN provides nine paid holidays throughout the Calander year; personal time accruals grow significantly at various service intervals. Energy Northwest does not provide employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout employment.