Job Description

We have an opening for an Academic Graduate Appointee to participate in projects supporting a variety of Laboratory missions. As part of a multi-disciplinary team within the Materials Science Division, you will perform analytical chemistry techniques, including sample preparation, high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), ion chromatography (IC), and ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis) spectroscopy. You will actively support and be expected to participate in a chemistry project where you will develop a process for separation of actinide material from its impurities with the goal of identification and quantification by mass percent with 10% error of the different types.In addition to the development of in process monitoring

In this role you will

• Prepare samples for analytical characterization
• Perform established HPLC methods for routine samples
• Characterize ion content of samples using ion chromatography
• Determine elemental quantification using UV-Vis spectroscopy
• Develop a separation process of predetermined impurities based on processing conditions and feed
• Keep an accurate and detailed laboratory notebook; generate, organize, and analyze experimental data; and participate in research planning. Prepare progress reports and presentations to supervisor/mentor and project teams.
• Provide technical support to engineers and scientists in research and development projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or in a related field.
• Experience performing wide-ranging experiments in a chemistry laboratory setting.
• Knowledge of general laboratory fundamentals and best practices.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate technical information effectively with technicians, peers, and managers.
• Experience operating PC and/or Macintosh computers to collect, analyze and document scientific results.
• Ability to interact effectively with a diverse range of administrative and technical staff in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.

Qualifications we desire

• MS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or in a related field.
• Experience in general chemistry laboratory settings.

• Experience in analytical chemistry techniques such as HPLC, IC, and UV-Vis.
• Experience with python coding and development of chemometrics

Pay Range

$6,748 - $7,718 Monthly

Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. Many factors are taken into consideration when setting starting pay including education, experience, the external labor market, and internal equity.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Security Clearance

This position requires either no security clearance, or a Department of Energy (DOE) L-level or Q-level clearance depending on theparticular assignment.

If you are selected and a security clearance is required, wewillinitiate a Federal background investigation to determine if you meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Also, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. L and Q-level clearances require U.S. citizenship.

If no security clearance is required, but your assignment is longer than 179 days cumulatively within a calendar year, you must go through the Personal Identity Verification process. This process includes completing an online background investigation form and receiving approval of the background check.

National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)

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Pre-Employment Drug Test

External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.

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