Analytical Chemist

Analytical Chemist

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring an Analytical Chemist to work on our Analytical Chemistry team. Our team works a 9x80 schedule located onsite in Idaho Falls, Idaho with every other Friday off.

At Idaho National Laboratory, you'll conduct research to improve and advance analytical capabilities in areas such as nuclear science, gas and liquid chromatography, mass spectrometric detection, and radio bioassay, design and participate in experiments to support scientific improvements, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams of scientists, engineers, and operations staff. You'll identify new research opportunities, develop proposals to generate funding, communicate results to internal and external sponsors through written reports and presentations, and may prepare radiological samples in hot cells, glove boxes, or radiological fume hoods.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

• Conduct research to improve existing and advance new capabilities and methodologies for reviewing and interpreting data in area(s) of specialty (e.g., nuclear science, gas and liquid chromatography, mass spectrometric detection, radio bioassay, etc.).
• Design and participate in experiments to acquire data that will support scientific improvements and evaluate new research concepts supporting area(s) of specialty.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams of scientists, engineers, operations, and other technical resources.
• Serve as a technical liaison with other divisions regarding analytical capabilities. May interface directly with a variety of laboratory R&D customers requesting analytical services, R&D project principal investigators, and line management.
• Identify new research opportunities. Work with other staff to develop concepts for new products and services for potential research sponsors, leading to proposal generation, and interfacing with intramural researchers to specify measurement science projects that support their larger goals.
• Communicate results to internal and external sponsors via written technical reports and oral presentations.
• Generate reports and provide materials for documentation. Write research proposals to gain new funding for projects from sponsors as appropriate.
• May develop/recommend changes in program processes and procedures. Ensure that onsite support practices meet the requirements of the quality assurance plan and that quality control (QC) provision requirements are implemented at required frequencies.
• May prepare radiological samples in hot cells, glove boxes, or radiological fume hoods.

Required:

• Level 1:
  Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry, analytical chemistry, biochemistry, biology, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Level 2:
  Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry, analytical chemistry, biochemistry, biology, or a related field from an accredited institution and 2 years of experience.
• Relevant experience determined with the level, including experience in academia, private industry, or nuclear.

The ideal candidate will possess:

Advanced degree in chemistry, physics, or a related field from an accredited institution.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, use stairs, and work in an office and field/laboratory environment. The job requires hand/finger dexterity to keyboard or type, handle materials, manipulate tools, and reach with hands and arms. The job requires operation of job-related equipment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with people is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Information:

• The pay range for this position is: Level #1 ($66,504 - $136,356) / Level #2 ($79,344 - $162,732). At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.
• Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills.
• TDP:
  This is a testing designated position; you will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout the term of your employment.