Chief Chemist: UT Job Blanding Utah USA,Science

Location: Blanding

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE:

Chief Chemist

REPORTS TO:

Chief Metallurgist

DEPARTMENT:

Mill

EXEMPT: X NON-EXEMPT: ☐

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Leading teams providing analytical support to the Operation. Energy Fuels is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Work safely in a heavy-industrial setting
Work collaboratively with a variety of people including hourly employees, engineers, planners, etc.
Run a high volume analytical lab with production responsibilities
Capable of supervising multiple technicians with varying levels of education and experience
Assure analytical equipment is kept in good working condition.
Establish and run a satisfactory laboratory quality control/quality assurance (QAQC) program
Use, evaluate and improve upon existing analytical methods and develop new methods as required.
Train analytical staff.
Maintain laboratory chemical inventory.
Responsible for other tasks as may be determined from time to time by management, consistent with position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Science, Chemistry or closely related field (engineering, biology, etc)
3-5years of analytical experience.
Experience with analytical instruments (ICP, ICP-MS, XRF, Spectrophotometer, pH, Conductivity).
Experience with wet chemistry methods/techniques (Organic separation, Titration, Fusion, and Sample Preparation, e.g. Acid Digestion).
Preferred experience with LIMS and analytical QA/QC programs
At least3 years experience in an analytical lab. 4 year degree in chemistry or equivelant experience/training.
Good understanding of lab safety practices.
Strong chemistry and analytical understanding.
Able to develop analytical methods for a variety of elements.

PHYSICAL/SENSORY DEMANDS:

Lift up to 25 to 50 lbs.
Be available on call to troubleshoot and support the Lab and Mill for all shifts.
Other non-typical shifts may be required.
Computer use and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel is required.
Must be able to mask fit and wear respirator.
Must be able to work in inclement weather for short periods of time.