Principal Chemist & Chemical Engineer Chemical Engineering

Naval Nuclear Laboratory; Town of Niskayuna (NY); On-site; USD 118,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision benefits

401(k) Savings program

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is seeking a Chemist/Chemical Engineer to support reactor plant chemistry. This role focuses on radiochemistry for U.S. Navy vessels and involves resolving chemistry issues, implementing analysis methods, and managing projects.

Applicants must hold an advanced technical degree and have relevant experience. Benefits include health insurance and flexible work schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate degree in a technical or science field required.
• Minimum 3 to 9 years of relevant experience based on degree level.

Responsibilities

• Resolve reactor plant chemistry issues and radiochemical analysis method issues.
• Work with a multi-disciplined team to test and implement analysis methods and equipment.
• Support deployed radiochemistry analysis systems with tests and qualified hardware.

Skills

Nuclear power plant systems

Gamma spectroscopy equipment

Radiochemistry course work

Gamma-ray spectroscopy data analysis

Training or teaching experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree in a related field

Doctorate degree in a related field

Job description

About Us

Working at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory we foster pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, and Collaboration. Our company promotes a positive culture while ensuring the safety and reliability of our nation's naval nuclear reactors, and training the Sailors who operate those reactors in the U.S. Navy's submarines and aircraft carrier Fleets.

Job Description

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is looking for a Chemist/Chemical Engineer to join the Reactor Plant Chemistry group supporting reactor plant chemistry with an emphasis on radiochemistry and radiochemistry equipment for U.S. Navy aircraft carriers, submarines, prototypes and moored training ships.

The successful candidate will:

• Resolve reactor plant chemistry issues and radiochemical analysis method and equipment issues.
• Work with a multi-disciplined team of engineers and scientists to test and implement radiochemistry analysis methods and equipment.
• Support deployed radiochemistry analysis systems by designing tests, qualifying next-generation hardware, writing and maintaining procedures, training operators, responding to emergent fleet requests for technical assistance, and evaluating system data.
• Coordinate and manage all aspects of small and large projects which require interfacing with various NNL organizations and external organizations.

The successful candidate should be able to work efficiently on multiple tasks and complete tasks in a timely manner. Limited travel is required for installation of radiochemistry equipment, vendor meetings, and radiochemistry technology conferences.

Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience; or Masters degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience; or Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering, science field and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience; or Currently a Principal Reactor Training Engineer, Refueling Engineer, or Field (RPCO) Engineer at the Company.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of nuclear power plant systems.
• Knowledge of gamma spectroscopy equipment, troubleshooting, and analysis methods.
• Radiochemistry, analytical chemistry, or inorganic chemistry course work and laboratory experience.
• Experience with gamma-ray spectroscopy data processing software and data analysis.
• Experience with training or teaching in technical subject matter.

Compensation and Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits
• Disability, Life & Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Savings program & Capital Accumulation Plan
• Personal & Medical Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees
• Student Debt Benefit Personal Time Off Sell Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program
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Pay Range

$117,900.00 - $184,300.00 annually

Salary information provided is a general guideline only. Annual salary is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is operated for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) by Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC (FMP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation. Naval Nuclear Laboratory personnel are FMP employees who work at four DOE facilities: Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, and Naval Reactors Facility, and at the U.S. Department of Defense-owned Nuclear Power Training Unit-Charleston. FMP employees also have an established presence at numerous shipyards and vendor locations. For nearly 70 years, the Naval Nuclear Laboratory has developed advanced nuclear propulsion technology, provided technical support, and trained world-class nuclear operators to ensure the safe and reliable operation of our nation's submarine and aircraft carrier Fleets. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is a national asset solely dedicated to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. We rely on the dedication and innovation of our nearly 8000 engineers, scientists, technicians, and support personnel.

All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. FMP is a government contractor and maintains a drug free workplace and workforce. All candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with FMP company policy and 10 CFR 707. Marijuana is a Federal Schedule I controlled substance and illegal under Federal Law. Therefore, FMP is required to test for marijuana.

Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state, or local law.