Chemist III
Listed on 2026-05-31
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Engineering
Research Scientist, Quality Engineering
The Scientist job family is responsible for
1) performing basic scientific analyses and calculations and
2) preparing specifications, reports and data tables
3) maintaining and troubleshooting instrumentation and methods. Under supervision, Scientists maintain project coordination with all other disciplines on an assigned project based on the following classification, grade, and level specific responsibilities:
Under direction of the Analytical Manager or Chemistry Supervisor, may perform technical assignments of various complexities within approved scientific schedules and budgets. May coordinate technical and administrative activities with employees in other disciplines and other departments participating on an assigned project. May assist in the training and evaluation of assigned scientific personnel. May supervise a discipline group.
This position shall be performed under the day-to-day direction, control, and supervision of WTCC
REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry or related scientific or engineering discipline from a four (4) year accredited college or university.
Appropriate training and experience commensurate with the responsibilities of the position may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Experience: 10+ years of experience in one or more areas of expertise including wet chemistry, elemental chemistry, separations chemistry or radiochemistry obtained through a combination of education and working in an environmental, research, process control, or radiological laboratory. Desired experience includes developing analytical methods for use in radiological fume hoods, working knowledge of process control techniques, supporting continuous process operations, and familiarity with regulatory requirements as applied to laboratory operations.
Candidate must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Flexibility to work overtime or off normal hours in response to urgent project requests or needs.
Progression to the next grade is based upon complexity of assignment and sustained performance.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES/TASKS
Operate, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment and analytical instrumentation (, Ion Chromatograph, ICP-OES, ICP-MS, Carbon Analyzer, Mercury Analyzer, Auto Titrator, Benchtop Meters with probe, Fusion furnace, Microwave digester, Liquid Scintillation Counters, Gas-Flow Proportional (GPC) counting systems, High Purity Germanium (HPGe) detectors, Alpha spectrometry systems).
Perform subject matter expert duties on one or more analytical processes including method optimization & validation, training material and procedure development.
Provide quality review of laboratory generated data for reporting and trending.
Provide training and technical assistance to laboratory and external department personnel.
Perform work within the bounds of procedures and defined work control processes with the utmost concern for the safety of self and other employees.
Apply instruction from technical and quality documents to physically performed actions and procedure development.
Design and execute investigative studies to assist Plant Engineering
Maintain proper scientific files and records
Support and perform sample and data management activities
Build productive relationships within Operations and other external work groups
This job description is not intended to include every duty, task or instruction for which an employee is responsible. Other tasks may be assigned, based on business needs and management requests.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
May provide technical direction, training, and evaluation of assigned technical personnel
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
(EFNM-LAB) Exposed Field Non-Manual – Laboratory Specialist/Chemist
Performs desk work, including writing, computer workstation processes and telephone operations. Oversees field activities through inspections, testing and equipment operations, which requires walking, standing, bending, and turning along with wearing personal protective equipment and carrying measuring tools. Occasional loading, transport, and unloading of tools and/or supplies, equipment and compresses gas…
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