Senior Chemist I – Nuclear Lab & Instrumentation Lead

Savannah River Mission Completion

Aiken (SC)

On-site

USD 77,000 - 138,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

401k
Health Insurance
HSA
Telehealth
Dental
Vision
FSA
PTO 160 hrs
Parental Leave
Life Insurance
Disability
EAP
Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC) seeks a Senior Chemist I to provide technical oversight for laboratories at the Savannah River Site in Aiken, SC. This role oversees instrument development, method validation, data review, and safety practices, guiding technicians and chemists in complex analyses of radioactive samples.

The successful candidate will lead analytical projects, collaborate with engineering and national labs, and contribute to process improvements and regulatory compliance

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry or related science.
  • Experience in a nuclear facility or lab using radioactive material.

Responsibilities

  • Interprets lab results to ensure analytical tolerance and acceptability.
  • Provides technical leadership and oversight for lab personnel.
  • Collaborates on instrument, method development, and troubleshooting.
  • Prepares technical reports and supports safety and quality programs.
  • Interfaces with vendors and oversees equipment installation/maintenance.

Skills

Technical leadership
Laboratory oversight
Analytical methods
Quality control

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry
Related science degree

Tools

IC
ICP-MS
GC-FID
GC-MS
HPLC-MS
TIC/TOC
Autotitrator
Mercury analyzer

Job description

Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC) seeks a Senior Chemist I to provide technical oversight for laboratories at the Savannah River Site in Aiken, SC. This role oversees instrument development, method validation, data review, and safety practices, guiding technicians and chemists in complex analyses of radioactive samples.

The successful candidate will lead analytical projects, collaborate with engineering and national labs, and contribute to process improvements and regulatory compliance

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