Chemist Iii

Amentum

Richland, WA, USA
Base: $101,573.67 - $157,957.21; bonus/equity: not...
Radiochemistry process expertise
Liquid scintillation counter operation
Hpge detector maintenance
This position is responsible for operating and maintaining complex radiochemical equipment such as Gas-Flow Proportional counting systems and High Purity Germanium detectors at the Hanford Site

Job Summary

  • This position is responsible for operating and maintaining complex radiochemical equipment such as Gas-Flow Proportional counting systems and High Purity Germanium detectors at the Hanford Site.
  • The role requires 10+ years of experience in wet chemistry, separations chemistry, or radiochemistry within environmental or radiological laboratory settings.
  • Employees will work on-site at the Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant with a 4x10 schedule while ensuring strict adherence to safety and security protocols.

Matching Summary

This position is responsible for operating and maintaining complex radiochemical equipment such as Gas-Flow Proportional counting systems and High Purity Germanium detectors at the Hanford Site.

Salary

Base: $101,573.67 - $157,957.21; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, 120 hours PTO, educational reimbursement

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Radiochemistry process expertise
  • Liquid Scintillation Counter operation
  • HPGe detector maintenance
  • Alpha spectrometry systems
  • Method optimization and qualification
  • Safety compliance in radiological labs

Nice-to-have

  • Process control techniques knowledge
  • Continuous process operations support
  • Regulatory requirements familiarity
  • Training material development skills
  • Cross-disciplinary project coordination

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or related field
  • 10+ years of radiochemistry or elemental chemistry experience
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
  • Ability to obtain Department of Energy badge for Hanford Site access
  • Pass pre-employment drug screen and background check

Work Rights

Must be authorized to work in the US without visa sponsorship

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