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Chemical Laboratory Technician HPDU

At BWXT, we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental restoration and operations management at a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT's technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications.

Position Overview: As a Chemical Laboratory Technician BWXT NOGJ, you will perform a variety of duties within the Chemical Laboratory, the Quality Assurance Department and will support various programs across the site. This position will report directly to the Quality Assurance Manager. This position may require the ability to work a 2nd or 3rd shift schedule and may be required to work weekends to support production needs. Working under general supervision and following established policies, the Chemical Laboratory Technician performs routine Chemical Lab testing while maintaining a safe work environment, meeting quality requirements, customer specifications and shipment schedules.

Location: Jonesborough, Tennessee

Your Day to Day as a Chemical Lab Technician:

• Perform established analytical chemistry determinations in a Chemistry Laboratory, work is predominately inorganic in nature
• Follow written and verbal instructions to meet required precision and accuracy requirements
• Maintain process and procedural qualifications in area of cognizance
• Weighs, measures and mixes both uranium (for TRISO applications) and non-uranium containing chemicals
• Performs sample preparation both weighing, dissolving, diluting and furnace treating samples
• Operates analytical instruments such as ICP-OES, ICP-MS, XRF, Surface Area Analyzers, automated titration units, IC units, etc.
• Oversees, troubleshoots and performs established analytical chemistry determinations consistently and accurately
• Trains new laboratory personnel to perform analytical chemistry determinations
• Performs calculations in order to complete assignments
• Solves a variety of technical issues related to analytical chemistry determinations by collaborating with Quality Control Chemists
• Review and comments on existing procedures, and assists in generating new analytical procedures
• Advanced data collection, analysis and reporting activities including daily record keeping
• Maintain a clean and neat workspace
• Report abnormalities immediately to Chemist and/or Quality Assurance Manager
• May be required to wear a respirator in the performance of normal duties and will be required to maintain clean shaven protocol for respirator fit testing

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum Associate's Degree in technical field and two (2) years of experience in a Quality Control setting or a minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience including a minimum of two (2) years in a Quality Control setting
• Associate Degree with focus on Chemistry, Biology, Physics or other physical science related field is preferred
• Experience in a quality control analytical laboratory (preferred inorganic in nature) is desired
• Experience operating analytical instruments such as ICP-OES, ICP-MS, XRF, Pycnometers, Surface Area Analyzers, automated titration units and IC units is desired
• Experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems is desired
• Proven ability to work with high level of attention to detail
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated experience working in a team environment
• Self-motivated. Shows initiative with minimal supervision
• Capable of leading multi-discipline team
• Proficiency on MS Word, Excel and/or comparable programs
• Ability to interface effectively within Operations and with various support groups such as Maintenance, Quality and Engineering
• Must be able work effectively in a team environment
• Must be able to work 10 plus hours per shift. May be required to work any shift, 1st, 2nd or 3rd.
• Must be available to work overtime and/or on weekends as needed
• Must be a US Citizen
• May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) or a Department of Energy (DOE) clearance

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans
• Flexible work schedules and paid time off to promote a healthy work-life balance
• Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education
• An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations
• The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy
• Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career!

Pay: $$26.92 - $$42.31