Nuclear QC Chem Lab Technician — On-site

BWX Technologies, Inc.; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Mentorship programs

Education sponsorship

Inclusive work environment

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

BWX Technologies, Inc. in Lynchburg, Virginia is seeking a Chemistry Lab Technician to join its Quality Control Chemistry Lab. The role focuses on inorganic analytical determinations, instrument operation, and ensuring precision and accuracy in testing.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree with two years' experience or a high school diploma with six years, plus attention to detail, strong communication, teamwork, and ability to obtain/maintain a DOE clearance. U.S.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an associate's degree in a technical field plus two years of relevant experience OR a high school diploma with six years of relevant experience.
• Must have proven ability to work with high level of attention to detail.
• Must have strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Must have demonstrated experience working in a team environment.
• Must be self-motivated and show initiative with minimal supervision.
• Must be proficient with MS Word, Excel and/or comparable programs.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOE clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform established analytical chemistry determinations in a Quality Control Chemistry Lab, predominantly inorganic.
• Follow written and verbal instructions to meet precision and accuracy requirements.
• Maintain process and procedural qualification in area of cognizance.
• Weigh, measure and mix Uranium and non-Uranium chemicals.
• Prepare samples via weighing, dissolving, diluting and furnace treatments.
• Operate ICP-OES, ICP-MS, XRF, Pycnometers, Surface Area Analyzers, titration units and IC units.
• Oversee, troubleshoot and perform analyses accurately.
• Train new QC technicians in analytical determinations.
• Perform calculations to complete assignments.
• Review and comment on procedures and assist in generating new analytical procedures.
• Participate on process improvement teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team environment

Self-motivated

US citizenship

Education

Associate degree in technical field

High school diploma with relevant experience

Tools

ICP-OES

ICP-MS

XRF

Pycnometers

Surface Area Analyzers

Automated titration units

IC units

LIMS

Job description

BWX Technologies, Inc. in Lynchburg, Virginia is seeking a Chemistry Lab Technician to join its Quality Control Chemistry Lab. The role focuses on inorganic analytical determinations, instrument operation, and ensuring precision and accuracy in testing.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree with two years' experience or a high school diploma with six years, plus attention to detail, strong communication, teamwork, and ability to obtain/maintain a DOE clearance. U.S.