Analytical Chemist

Career Opportunities:
Analytical Chemist (19048)

Requisition
19048
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Location: Oak Ridge, TN
Job Title: Analytical Chemist
Career Level From: Senior Associate
Career Level To: Specialist
Job Specialty: Analytical Chemistry

• Responsible for planning, organizing, and conducting routine and non‑routine analysis of organic compounds
• Responsible for the set‑up, use, maintenance, and calibration of instrumentation and processes
• Performs all aspects of analysis, including preparation of standards; calibration and standardization of instrumentation; routine, preventive, diagnostic, and quality control maintenance; sample measurement; and data review and reporting
• Interfaces with program and laboratory managers to provide technical guidance on available analytical options and capabilities relevant to submitted analysis requests
• Works with laboratory supervisor and manager to review and modernize current procedures as well as develop new methods and procedures for analytical services as technologies, requirements, and customer needs 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, biology, or related field:
  Minimum 2 years of relevant experience. Typical experience ranging from 4 to 7 years.
• OR Master's degree in chemistry, biology, or related field:
  Minimum 1 year of relevant experience. Typical experience ranging from 4 to 7 years.

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).

• Familiarity with gas chromatography (GC), mass spectrometry (MS), or gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS)
• Copy of resume, diploma, and transcript provided by the candidate.
• Highly motivated person
• Strong leadership skills
• Capable of working alone or in small teams to solve difficult analytical problems
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing situations to meet short deadlines
• Experience in environmental or industrial hygiene laboratory techniques:
  Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) methodologies, such as SW‑846, and National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) methodologies
• Experience with magnetic sector or quadrupole mass spectrometers

• Medical plan
• Prescription drug plan
• Vision plan
• Dental plan
• Employer matched 401(k) savings plan
• Disability coverage
• Education reimbursement
• Additional benefits as applicable

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 polygraph examination.

This position may be categorized as a “designated position” identified by 10 C.F.R. Part 709, requiring successful completion of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation that may include a…