Chemistry Analyst

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Join us at Urenco USA (UUSA), where we're leading the way in nuclear energy innovation. Our state‑of‑the‑art facility located in Eunice, NM, is the sole uranium enrichment site in North America. We are actively looking for individuals who are ready to work collaboratively on‑site in Eunice, NM, and we're pleased to offer relocation support to help make this opportunity accessible to talented individuals like you.

Come be a part of the future of clean energy.

Responsible for providing technical support to daily laboratory operations, radiological measurement evolutions, and environmental monitoring efforts; providing analytical support in the production of enriched UF6; participating in activities in the operation of chemical and environmental processes and technologies, supporting programs for the effective monitoring and trending of current radiological control practices, dosimetry; and actively participates in the promulgation of radiation safety policy, and interfacing with other URENCO USA to ensure efficient coordination of their activities with regard to chemistry and environmental monitoring.

Performs cross‑functional duties of a chemical, environmental and radiological measurement technician employing sound scientific practices to minimize the contamination and the generation of hazardous and radioactive waste.

Education:

Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from an accredited two‑year college or technical school in a technical or scientific discipline or completion of Naval Nuclear Propulsion training as an Engineering Laboratory Technician.

3+ years experience

• 3+ years experience working in a scientific laboratory and/or 5+ years experience working in a radiological or nuclear technology environment.
• ICP‑MS experience

Work Location
:
Eunice, NM

Travel Required
: 10% of the time or less as required.

Security Clearance Requirement
: CAA Access and a Q level security clearance.

Emergency Response Requirements
:
Emergency Response Organization (ERO) duty may be required; including being on‑call (24/7) during your designated team duty week.

Operates the mass spectrometers and other chemical and radiological laboratory equipment, including calibration and quality control measurements.

Collects environmental gaseous, liquid and solid samples and performs chemical and radionuclide analysis of those samples, and assures the minimization of contamination and generation of hazardous and radioactive waste in the laboratory.

Supports preparation reports for chemical analyses of UF6 production, survey, and personnel monitoring programs, maintains an effective record file system, keeps the laboratory contamination log, and implements the timely transfer of document test results and forms as required by procedure.

Performs emergency plan responsibilities and participates in training exercises and drills, including other duties and responsibilities as directed.

Performs routine and event occupational and environmental radiological surveys and monitoring activities.

* Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

* Please note that we continually evaluate our plans and make adjustments as necessary to meet market and business requirements.

For Benefits Information .

Compensation starting at: $80,385 - $105,446/ year and up dependent on candidate.

Urenco USA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Urenco USA encourages minorities, females, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.

Urenco USA supports a drug free environment.

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