Scientist Associate (3230)

Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting for a Scientist Associate 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 analytical studies in support of 222-S Laboratory operations and for developing 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, preparing reports and charts.

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.

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

Responsibilities:

• Organize and accept responsibility for the accuracy of limited technical analyses and evaluation of results using standards techniques and procedures.
• Assist in preparation of reports, correspondence and procedures.
• Demonstrate problem solving and exercise of judgment as required on lower-level work and in making preliminary selections and adaptations of scientific alternatives.
• Ensure operational status of analytical equipment by maintaining calibrations and troubleshooting instrument malfunctions and data quality issues.
• Participate in inter-laboratory proficiency study programs, audits, and assessments to maintain method accreditation.
• Operate under strict deadlines. Plan, organize, and manage activities in assigned areas to meet Laboratory and client schedules.
• Perform reviews and systematic process improvements for assigned methods, procedures, and test plans.
• Commitment to analytical excellence and unwavering ethics.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (BS) in Chemistry or related scientific discipline or engineering degree.
• Knowledgeable of laboratory analytical methods.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years of related technical experience.
• Radioactive material handling skills.
• Nuclear facility operations experience.
• Strong skills using Microsoft Office programs (particularly Word and Excel).

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 14: $71,200 - $89,800

Grade 15: $78,338 - $98,813

Grade 16: $86,138 - $108,513

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

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