Chemist

Location:

Oak Ridge, TN

Chemist

Senior Specialist

Analytical Chemistry

This position requires the application of technical principles in the field of chemistry including applications in areas of analytical, inorganic, organic, and radiochemistry. The position will work with ACO laboratories, ACO project managers, Y-12 Development organization, and Y-12 program managers to implement analytical methods.

• Performing qualitative and quantitative analyses on samples from internal and external customers to determine chemical composition, trace impurities, chemical, and physical properties using instrumentation including but not limited to: NMR, FTIR, XRD, XRF, SEM, LIBS, and LC-MS.
• Collaborating with Y-12 Development organization to successfully implement analytical methods in ACO.
• Carrying out tasks independently (with a high level of autonomy) and in a team environment with multiple laboratory groups.
• Serving as a leader, advisor, or consultant as required for development of new and alternative analytical methods.
• Interfacing with customers and program managers to provide technical guidance on available analytical options and capabilities relevant to analysis requests.
• Providing input to laboratory managers to review and modernize current procedures.
• Developing, implementing, and validating new methods and procedures for analytical services as technologies, time constraints, and customer requirements evolve.

• Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
• Top-notch, dedicated colleagues
• Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
• Career advancement and professional development programs
• Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field:
  Minimum 7 years of relevant experience. Typical experience ranging from 10 to 15 years.
• OR Master's degree in Chemistry or related field:
  Minimum 6 years of relevant experience. Typical experience ranging from 10 to 15 years.
• OR PhD:
  Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
• In addition, the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2A (i.e., Baccalaureate in engineering or related scientific major 2 years job-related, and 1-year nuclear experience; or a DOE O 426.2A alternative).

• Master's or PhD in Chemistry or related field.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, including technical writing skills.
• High level of autonomy, personal motivation, adaptability to changing situations, and strong leadership skills.
• Broad knowledge of multifaceted areas of chemistry, with experience in modernizing and optimizing lab processes and instrumentation.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to work as part of a team as well as independently to meet milestones.

You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives.

Benefits such as: medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership? Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace, at Y-12, you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.

The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.

If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.

Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.

This position may require entry into the Material Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (10 C.F.R. Part 712), which requires successful competition of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation and may include a counterintelligence-scope…