Scientist Associate

Overview

Advanced Technologies and Laboratories (ATL), a Planned Systems International (PSI) company, is hiring for a Scientist Associate in Richland, WA. This position will support Navarro-ATL, located in Richland, WA, which operates, manages, and maintains the 222‑S Laboratory Complex for the Department of Energy. Navarro-ATL members include Navarro Research and Engineering, Inc. (Oak Ridge, TN) and Advanced Technologies and Laboratories International (Gaithersburg, MD).

Responsible for conducting scientific and/or analytical studies in support of 222‑S Laboratory operations and developing conventional scientific solutions to technical task activities and objectives. Performs a variety of scientific duties including waste and environmental analysis, process control support and data quality, performing and/or reviewing scientific calculations/analyses, and preparing specifications, reports, and data tables. Collaborate with other technical staff to devise new approaches to scientific problems.

• Perform technical data reviews and prepare project summary reports.
• Ensure operational status of analytical equipment by maintaining calibrations and troubleshooting instrument malfunctions and data quality issues.
• Develop new methods and conduct method qualification studies.
• Participate in inter‑laboratory proficiency study programs, audits, and assessments to maintain method accreditation.
• Provide daily work direction and training to chemical staff.
• Operate under strict deadlines to plan, organize, and manage activities in assigned areas to meet Laboratory and client schedules.
• Author and perform reviews and systematic process improvements for assigned methods, procedures, and test protocols.
• Commitment to analytical excellence and unwavering ethics.
• Investigate scientific problems and propose solutions, alternatives, and recommendations.
• Assist technical staff with questions on isotopic separation and counting processes.
• Assist in quality standard updates for methodology.
• Verify and comply with scientific documentation standards and test procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree (BS) in Chemistry.
• Knowledgeable in laboratory analytical methods.
• Strong writing skills.

Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearance requirements, U.S. citizenship is required.

• Bachelor's Degree (BS) in a scientific discipline and 2 years directly related radiochemistry experience or Master's Degree (MS) or higher in a scientific discipline.
• Demonstrated scientific communication skills and knowledge of laboratory operations and quality assurance practices.
• Strong skills using Microsoft Office programs (particularly Word and Excel).
• Demonstrated scientific knowledge of radiochemistry and counting instrumentation.
• Nuclear facility operations experience.

Grade 14: $81,168 - $94,013. The grade level offered to the selected candidate will be based on business needs and the candidate's education, training, and/or relevant experience.

PSI offers full‑time, benefits‑eligible employees a competitive total compensation package that includes paid leave and options for employer‑sponsored group medical, dental, vision, short‑term and long‑term disability, life insurance, AD&D coverage, legal services, identity theft, and accident insurance. Flexible spending account and health saving account options offer pre‑tax savings for qualified medical, dental, and vision expenses. The company‑sponsored 401(k) retirement plan has an employer contribution match that is immediately vested.

We invest in the professional growth of our employees through professional courses, certifications, and tuition reimbursement programs.

It is company policy to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination, are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities will be provided. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources by emailing  or by dialing 703‑575‑8400.