Research and Development Associate jobs in Richland, WA

Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting for a Research and Development Chemist (Inorganic) in Richland, WA.

Navarro Research & Engineering is an award-winning federal contractor dedicated to partnering with clients to advance clean energy and deliver effective solutions for complex challenges in the nuclear and environmental fields. 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 Navarro-ATL. Navarro-ATL is located in Richland, WA, and operates, manages, and maintains the 222-S Laboratory Complex for the Department of Energy. The 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 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, and obtains 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree (BS) in a scientific discipline and 5-7 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:

• Experience in one or more of the following: Corrosion analysis, X-ray Microtomography, Raman Spectrometer, FT-IR.
• Background in inorganic, analytical, or physical chemistry.
• Radiological laboratory work 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.

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

Grade 17: $94,650 - $119,250

Grade 18: $101,525 - $128,075

The grade level offered to the selected candidate will be based on business needs and the candidate's education, training, and/or relevant experience.

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 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/holiday pay*.

*Based on eligibility rules