Scientist (2291)

Company : Navarro Inc.

Country: United States

Location : Richland, Washington

Post: Sat, 25 Mar 2023 05:24:53 GMT

Expires: Sat, 22 Apr 2023 23:59:59 GMT

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Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting for a Scientist in Richland, WA.

Navarro Research & Engineering is an award-winning federal contractor dedicated to partnering with our clients to overcome their most challenging environmental, technical, and infrastructure missions within the nuclear and environmental industries. Joining Navarro means being a part of an exceptional team committed to quality and safety while also looking for innovative strategies to create value for the client’s success. Headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Navarro has active programs in place across the nation for DOE/NNSA, NASA, and the Department of Defense.

This position will support Hanford Laboratory Management and Integration, LLC (HLMI). HLMI is located in Richland, WA, and operates, manages, and maintains the 222-S Laboratory Complex for the Department of Energy. The HLMI 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 scientific solutions to technical task activities and objectives. Collaborates with other technical staff to devise new approaches to scientific problems. Develops technical plans and reports, including integration with DOE-RL and other site contractors, obtain customer and stakeholder acceptance. May serve as a lead by directing the analytical activities of Technicians.

This position will support activities of the Research and Testing Development (R&TD) Organization in performing non-routine activities and studies.

Responsibilities:

Under general supervision, plan and coordinate various phases of scientific studies/developmental work and deliver technical papers for DOE-RL and other site contractors

Perform a variety of scientific duties including, but not limited to: waste and environmental sampling/analysis, process control support, performing and/or reviewing scientific calculations/analyses, preparing data tables, data quality

Operate under strict deadlines. Plan, organize, and manage activities in assigned areas to meet Laboratory and client schedules.

Coordinate and work closely with other scientific staff and chemical technologists

Author and perform reviews and systematic process improvements for methods, procedures, and test plans.

Perform radioactive material processing and/or, analytical characterization of radioactive materials in chemical fume hoods or hot cell environments.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree (BS) in scientific discipline and 5 years of direct experience

Must have a basic knowledge of laboratory operations and analytical methods

Writing and computer skills, candidate must be familiar with Microsoft Word and Excel

Must be able to qualify as radiological worker

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree (BS) in scientific discipline and 7 years of direct experience

Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearances requirements, US citizenship is required.

Navarro is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled

Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week)

Grade 17: $92,238 – $116,213

Grade 18: $101,525 – $128,075

In accordance with the Navarro Research and Engineering, Inc (Navarro) salary determination process, Navarro takes into consideration the level of assigned job duties and responsibilities and the candidate’s education, training, and/or experience relative to internal peers and the external labor market. A candidate’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.

Benefits

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; pension benefits*; 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match; life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance; vacation/sick/vacation pay*.

*Based on eligibility rules