Scientist Associate II / Scientist I

Advanced Technologies and Laboratories (ATL), a Planned Systems International (PSI) company, is hiring for a Scientist in Richland, WA.

This position will support Navarro-ATL. Navarro-ATL is located in Richland, WA and operates, manages, and maintains the 222-S Laboratory Complex for the Department of Energy. Navarro-ATL members are 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, but not limited to: 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.

May serve as a lead by directing the analytical activities of Technicians.

Under limited to general supervision:

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
• Operate under strict deadlines. 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
• Commitment to analytical excellence and unwavering ethics.
• Act as technical authority for isotopic separation processes.
• Assist technical staff with questions on isotopic separation and counting processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Grade 16:

• Bachelor's degree (BS) in Chemistry or related scientific discipline and 2 years of directly related experience.
• Knowledgeable of laboratory analytical
• Exhibit strong writing skills.
• Experience with radiochemical separation techniques.

Grade 18:

• Bachelor's degree (BS) in Chemistry or related scientific discipline and 7 years of directly related experience, including radiochemical separations and/or nuclear counting equipment operation experience.
• 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 radiochemical separation methods.
• Nuclear facility operations experience.

Grade 16: $90,150 - $113,550

Grade 18: $109,013 - $137,538

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 HRDepartment@plan-sys.com, or by dialing 703-575-8400.