Salt Waste Process Facility Associate Chemist

Overview

Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC) is seeking a Salt Waste Process Facility (SWPF) Associate Chemist or Chemist to be based in our Aiken, SC location on the Savannah River Site (SRS). 

Apply online using a current resume under the careers section of www.savannahrivermissioncompletion.com. 

The SWPF Associate Chemist or Chemist provides technical oversight and subject matter expertise for laboratories.  Provides day-to-day support and analytical oversight of instrument and method development and troubleshooting.  Contributes to general improvement initiatives such as procedure/method development, technician skill enhancement/training, data review, error free reporting and/or integrated safety management systems. 

Responsibilities

• Takes required safety and technical trainings necessary to work in assigned laboratory.
• Follows analytical methods, plans and conducts lab tests in assigned area per laboratory administrative procedures.
• Validates, and verifies analytical methods in assigned analytical area per laboratory administrative procedures.
• Performs installation (with vendor when necessary), maintenance, troubleshooting of the assigned instrument, software, and laboratory facilities.
• Writes technical procedures in accordance with validated analytical methods.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional responsibilities at the Chemist level:

• May function as the person-in-charge for preview/review of the safety and hazard controls in different laboratory.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related science from an accredited college or university.

Additional information:

• Candidate(s) selected to receive an offer will be offered the position level commensurate with their experience and qualifications.
• The use of protective clothing and respiratory equipment is required when working in a radioactive environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in chemistry or related science from an accredited college or university.

• Inorganic Chemistry experience

• Working experience with Inorganic Chemistry instrumentation to include Ion Chromatography, Induced Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer, X Ray Diffraction, and/or Mercury Analyzer .

About

Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC), a prime contractor for the US Department of Energy, is responsible for managing the Department of Energy’s Savannah River Site’s Liquid Waste operations contract. Located in Aiken, South Carolina, SRMC is a limited liability company formed by nuclear operations and environmental remediation global leaders BWXT, Amentum, and Fluor. The SRMC Team is responsible for the closure of waste tanks, the operation of the Savannah River Site’s Defense Waste Processing Facility, tank farm operations and associated production and disposal facilities.  www.savannahrivermissioncompletion.com

Benefits

Savannah River Mission Completion offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package with flexibility to meet your needs. 

Highlights of our plans include:

• 401k Retirement Savings Plan – 5% immediate company contribution, additional matching for employee contributions
• Health Insurance & Prescription Drug Program
• Health Savings Account
• Telehealth with BlueCare on Demand
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Includes 160 hours annual paid time off (accrued monthly), plus 11 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life and Accident Coverage
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

Minimum Pay

USD $62,300.00/Yr.

Maximum Pay

USD $124,400.00/Yr.

Pay Disclaimer

Exceptions to this range/rate may be applied on a case-by-case basis taking into account aspects such as education, experience, and skill need of the organization.

EEO Statement

Savannah River Mission Completion is committed to equal employment opportunity to employees and qualified applicants regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, status as a parent, sexual orientation, or genetics. Our equal employment opportunity policies encompass all aspects of the employment relationship, including application and hiring, promotion and transfer, selection for training opportunities, wage and salary administration.

Compensation: 62300 to N/A (USD)