Chemist

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.

On‑site in Jonesborough, Tennessee

• Provides daily support to a Quality Control Chemistry Lab (work is predominantly inorganic in nature).
• Oversees, troubleshoots, and performs established analytical chemistry determinations consistently and accurately.
• Generates procedures for analytical chemistry determinations geared toward meeting precision and accuracy requirements and 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.
• Participates on process improvement teams.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or another physical/life science field (e.g., Environmental Science, Biology, etc.) plus ten (10) years of relevant experience.
• Must possess at least four (4) years of experience in a Quality Control laboratory setting.
• Previous experience in a Quality Control, analytical laboratory that is inorganic in nature.
• Experience using operating instruments such as ICP‑MS, ICP‑OES, pycnometers, surface area analyzers, gas analyzers, UV‑Vis, KPA, and wet chemistry titration.
• Prior experience with testing and handling UCO material.
• Highly self‑motivated with keen attention to detail.
• Superior written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as in a team environment.
• Ability to lead multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) clearance.

• Previous experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems.

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Flexible work schedules and paid time off to promote a healthy work‑life balance.
• Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
• An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.
• The chance to be part of a mission‑driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career.

Pay: $86,000 - $136,000

Pay:
The base salary range for this position in Tennessee (US‑TN) at the start of employment is expected to be between $86,000 and $136,000 per year. The total compensation package may also include other elements, such as an annual cash…