Nuclear Chemistry Lab Technician (2nd/3rd Shift)

BWX Technologies, Inc.; Jonesborough (TN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Professional development

Job summary

BWX Technologies, Inc. in Jonesborough, TN is seeking a Chemical Laboratory Technician BWXT NOGJ to perform routine analytical chemistry determinations in the Chemical Lab and QA Departments. The role supports programs site-wide and may require 2nd/3rd shift and weekend coverage to meet production schedules.

The successful candidate will work with ICP-OES/ICP-MS, XRF and other analyzers, maintain safety standards, and train new staff while contributing to method development and data reporting.

Qualifications

• Minimum Associate’s Degree in technical field and two (2) years of experience in a Quality Control setting or a minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience including a minimum of two (2) years in a Quality Control setting.
• Associate Degree with focus on Chemistry, Biology, Physics or other physical science related field is preferred.
• Requires ability to work 1st, 2nd or 3rd shift; assigned to 2nd or 3rd shift.
• Experience in a quality control analytical laboratory (preferred inorganic).
• Experience with analytical instruments and LIMS is desired.
• Proven attention to detail, strong communication, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Perform established analytical chemistry determinations in a Chemistry Laboratory, mainly inorganic.
• Follow written and verbal instructions to meet precision and accuracy requirements.
• Weigh, measure and mix uranium and non-uranium chemicals as needed.
• Operate instruments such as ICP-OES, ICP-MS, XRF, and related equipment.
• Train new laboratory personnel in analytical determinations.
• Review procedures and contribute to new analytical methods.
• Maintain daily records and data collection.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Team player

Self-motivated

Initiative

Leadership potential

Education

Associate degree in Chemistry/ Biology/ Physics or related field

Tools

ICP-OES

ICP-MS

XRF

Pycnometers

Surface Area Analyzers

Automated titration units

IC units

LIMS knowledge

MS Word/ Excel

Job description

BWX Technologies, Inc. in Jonesborough, TN is seeking a Chemical Laboratory Technician BWXT NOGJ to perform routine analytical chemistry determinations in the Chemical Lab and QA Departments. The role supports programs site-wide and may require 2nd/3rd shift and weekend coverage to meet production schedules.

The successful candidate will work with ICP-OES/ICP-MS, XRF and other analyzers, maintain safety standards, and train new staff while contributing to method development and data reporting.