Senior Radiochemist: Analytical Instrumentation & Data Lead

Naval Nuclear Laboratory; West Mifflin (Allegheny County); Vor Ort; USD 118.000 - 184.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary

Disability, Life & Accident Insurance

401(k) Savings program

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Flexible Work Schedules

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Parental Leave

Zusammenfassung

Naval Nuclear Laboratory's Radiochemistry group provides high-quality radiochemical analysis and supports environmental monitoring programs across Bettis facilities. The role involves procuring, maintaining and calibrating gamma spectrometers and counting systems, interpreting data, and developing methods to improve analysis and laboratory efficiency.

You will work with compliance, facilities, and engineering teams to determine sample loads, discuss results, and upgrade software or instruments.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelors/Masters/Doctorate in a related technical/engineering/science field with years of relevant experience, or current senior role at the company.
• Experience in radiochemical analysis or environmental monitoring preferred.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards (RCRA/TSCA) and quality assurance practices.
• Ability to work independently and in teams, communicate clearly, and manage sample loads and data results.

Aufgaben

• Procure, maintain, calibrate and upgrade analytical equipment (Gamma Spectrometers, Alpha/Beta counters, Liquid Scintillation Counters).
• Interpret spectroscopy data and develop analytical methods and SOPs.
• Perform data validation, prepare/review reports, and conduct radioactivity estimates.
• Ensure QA checks, manage service contracts, and support emergency response activities.
• Collaborate with Compliance, Facilities, Nuclear Engineering, and Test Sponsors to determine sample priorities.

Kenntnisse

Laboratory experience

Statistical Process Control

Spectroscopy/background in analytical

Data acquisition software

Networking knowledge

Environmental and radiological regs

Project management

Ausbildung

Bachelors degree in technical/science field

Masters degree in technical/science

Doctorate in technical/science

Current Principal Reactor Training/Refueling/Field Engineer

Tools

Spectroscopy instruments

Analytical instrumentation

Data acquisition software

Jobbeschreibung

Naval Nuclear Laboratory's Radiochemistry group provides high-quality radiochemical analysis and supports environmental monitoring programs across Bettis facilities. The role involves procuring, maintaining and calibrating gamma spectrometers and counting systems, interpreting data, and developing methods to improve analysis and laboratory efficiency.

You will work with compliance, facilities, and engineering teams to determine sample loads, discuss results, and upgrade software or instruments.