Scientist Associate II​/Scientist ; Geologist

Overview

Advanced Technologies and Laboratories (ATL), a Planned Systems International (PSI) company, is hiring for a Scientist Associate II (Geologist) in Richland, WA.

Location

US-WA-Richland

Job

Essential Functions And Job Responsibilities

• Provide expert support for vadose zone projects on the Hanford site.
• Conduct descriptive sedimentology of vadose zone sediment cores.
• Perform particle size analyses.
• Work within the Research and Technology Development (R&TD) Organization, contributing to non‑routine studies and activities.
• Collaborate with union‑represented personnel, chemists, engineers, and members of the public.
• Qualify as a radiological worker.
• Assume technical responsibility for the vadose program.
• Function as the technical authority for assigned methods, procedures, and study areas, including person‑in‑charge functions and configuration control authority.
• Synthesize sedimentologic and particle size analyses into a coherent report.
• Contribute to mineralogical analyses of Hanford tank farm samples as part of the team.
• Provide direction, oversight, and training to Chemical.
• Operate under strict deadlines to plan, organize, and manage activities in assigned areas to meet Laboratory and client schedules.
• Demonstrate diplomacy in working with others (subordinates, peers, higher management levels) to obtain desired results.
• Interface with groups within and outside the 222‑S Laboratory.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• BS degree in Geology and 2 years of directly related experience, or a MS degree or higher in Geology.
• Geologist – licensed in the state of Washington or obtain Washington state geologist license within 6 months of hire date.
• Ability to qualify as a radiological worker.
• Ability to work well as part of a team (essential).

Desired Qualifications

• BS degree in geology and 7 years of directly related experience, or a MS degree in geology and 5 years of directly related experience, or a PhD in Geology and 3 years of directly related experience.
• Knowledge of sedimentology and stratigraphy of the Columbia River Basin, Washington.
• Knowledge of the sedimentology and stratigraphy of the Hanford site, Washington, is highly valued.
• Familiarity with Hanford site operations and/or U.S. Department of Energy site operations.
• Vadose zone sampling or relevant experience or education.
• Other laboratory skills and experience are also highly valued, contributing broadly to the laboratory services offered to clients. These skills might include optical microscopy, infrared and Raman spectroscopies, scanning electron microscopy, or familiarity with x‑ray diffraction methods.

Compensation

Grade 16: $90,150 – $113,550
Grade 18: $109,013 – $137,538
The grade level offered to the selected candidate will be based on business needs and the candidate's education, training, and/or relevant experience.

Company Benefits

PSI offers full‑time, benefits‑eligible employees a competitive total compensation package that includes paid leave, and options for employer‑sponsored group medical, dental, vision, short‑term and long‑term disability, life insurance, AD&D co…