Chemist; Jonesborough, TN

Position: Chemist (Jonesborough, TN, US)
Location: Jonesborough

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.

-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers.

Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental restoration and operations management at a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT's technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. For more information, visit  Follow us on Linked In, X, Facebook and Instagram.

Welcome to BWXT

We believe in empowering our employees and cultivating a dynamic workplace that fosters growth and collaboration. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, you'll find opportunities to challenge yourself, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to nuclear innovation. We required a diverse range of skills to support our work in the markets that drive our business and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life stages who are passionate about making a difference.

Position Overview:

This Chemist position serves as a key scientific resource within the Quality Control Chemistry Laboratory, supporting predominantly inorganic analytical work. The role blends hands‑on laboratory expertise with technical leadership, helping ensure the accuracy, reliability, and continuous improvement of the lab's analytical capabilities. The Chemist contributes to method development, refines existing procedures, and supports research efforts that enhance product understanding and performance.

Collaboration is central to this role-working closely with technicians, internal teams, customers, and vendors to interpret data, communicate results, and guide decisions. The position also plays a part in training staff, evaluating analytical outcomes, and supporting cost and project planning. Overall, this role is well‑suited for someone who enjoys solving complex chemistry challenges, strengthening laboratory practice, and contributing to both day‑to‑day operations and long‑term improvement initiatives.

Location:

On-site in Jonesborough, Tennessee

Your Day to Day as a Chemist:

* Provides daily support to a Quality Control Chemistry Lab (work is predominately inorganic in nature).

* Oversees, troubleshoots, and performs established analytical chemistry determinations consistently and accurately.

* Generates procedures for analytical chemistry determinations geared towards meeting precision and accuracy requirements. Reviews, comments, and modifies existing procedures.

* Develops and performs new chemistry related R&D efforts.

* Trains and qualifies lab technicians to perform analytical chemistry determinations.

* Performs calculations in order to complete assignments.

* Assesses and approves results from analytical chemistry determinations performed by chemistry lab technicians and chemists.

* Authors and reviews reports and technical submittals to customers.

* Interprets product specifications from a chemistry perspective.

* Conducts meetings with internal and external customers, vendors, and representatives from other departments.

* Prepares cost estimates for new and existing contracted work as needed.

* Solves a variety of technical issues related to analytical chemistry determinations.

* Participate on process improvement teams.

* Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

* A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or other physical/life science field (ex: Environmental Science, Biology, etc.) plus ten (10) years of relevant experience.

* Must possess at least four (4) year of experience in a Quality Control laboratory setting.

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