Chemist (Chemistry/Chemical Engineering/Bachelor)

Working at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory we foster pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while ensuring the safety and reliability of our nation's naval nuclear reactors, and training the Sailors who operate those reactors in the U.Navy's submarines and aircraft carrier Fleets. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is looking for a Radiochemist/Nuclear Engineer to join the Reactor Plant Chemistry group supporting reactor plant chemistry with an emphasis on radiochemistry and radiochemistry equipment for U.Navy aircraft carriers, submarines, prototypes and moored training ships.



Resolve reactor plant chemistry issues and radiochemical analysis method and equipment issues.
Work with a multi-disciplined team of engineers and scientists to test and implement radiochemistry analysis methods and equipment.
Support deployed radiochemistry analysis systems by designing tests, qualifying next-generation hardware, writing and maintaining procedures, training operators, responding to emergent fleet requests for technical assistance, and evaluating system data.
Coordinate and manage all aspects of small and large projects which require interfacing with various NNL organizations and external organizations.



Limited travel is required for installation of radiochemistry equipment, vendor meetings, and radiochemistry technology conferences.





Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering or science related field and 4 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering or science related field and 2 years of relevant experience; or CTE/ACRS and 1 year EOOW qualified in the Nuclear Operations Program; or Watch Instructor and Refueling Facility Area Refueling Engineer and 1 year as SRE.



Knowledge of nuclear power plant systems.
-Knowledge of gamma spectroscopy equipment, troubleshooting, and analysis methods.
-Radiochemistry, analytical chemistry, or inorganic chemistry course work and laboratory experience.
-Experience with gamma-ray spectroscopy data processing software and data analysis.
-Experience with training or teaching in technical subject matter.



Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits
Disability, Life & Accident Insurance
Personal & Medical Time Off
Flexible Work Schedules
Student Debt Benefit Personal Time Off Sell Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is operated for the U.Department of Energy (DOE) by Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC (FMP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation. Naval Nuclear Laboratory personnel are FMP employees who work at four DOE facilities: Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, and Naval Reactors Facility, and at the U.Department of Defense-owned Nuclear Power Training Unit-Charleston. For nearly 70 years, the Naval Nuclear Laboratory has developed advanced nuclear propulsion technology, provided technical support, and trained world-class nuclear operators to ensure the safe and reliable operation of our nation's submarine and aircraft carrier Fleets. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is a national asset solely dedicated to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. FMP is a government contractor and maintains a drug free workplace and workforce. All candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with FMP company policy and 10 CFR 707. Marijuana is a Federal Schedule I controlled substance and illegal under Federal Law. Therefore, FMP is required to test for marijuana.



Fluor Marine Propulsion is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Veterans/Disabilities) committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state, or local law.