Post Masters RA Analytical Chemist - Richland, United States - Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

    Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
    Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Richland, United States

    1 month ago

    Default job background
    Description

    Responsibilities

    The primary tasks will center around our growing inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) capability. The hired individual will conduct both routine and unique measurements of a wide range of sample matrices, perform standard instrumental performance evaluations (calibration checks and tunings), minor troubleshooting/repair, develop methods, and analyze/interpret/report data.

    The hired candidate will have opportunities to work with newly acquired tandem ICP-MS instrumentation to understand fundamental ion-gas interactions to be used in an applied setting.

    The hired candidate will have the opportunity to work within a team of scientists that specialize in making exquisite measurements for applied and fundamental science areas of research. There will be opportunity for significant growth, publishing, and working with new and novel instrumentation.

    There will be opportunities to apply measurement and method development to the following instrumentation:

  • Agilent 8800 and 8900 instruments
  • Perkin Elmer NexION 5000
  • Thermo iCap TQ
  • Sapphire 1700
  • Nu Vitesse (Q-TOF)
    • Qualifications

    Minimum Qualifications:

  • Candidates must have received a Master's degree within the past 24 months or within the next 8 months from an accredited college or university. Minimum overall GPA of 3.0 required.

    • Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in (analytical) chemistry, chemical engineering, radiochemistry, geochemistry, or related field
  • Significant hands-on experience working in an analytical chemistry laboratory is desired.
  • Significant experience operating an ICP-MS is desired, preferably utilizing instruments listed in the Job Description.
  • Understanding and demonstration of gas-phased ion separations in tandem mass spectrometers is desired.
  • Highly motivated, detail-oriented, technically capable, and interpersonal skills to work in a team environment, as well as work independently.
  • Excellent laboratory and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to perform routine tasks while also understanding the bigger picture that drives measurement needs.
  • Familiar with good laboratory practices, while gaining additional knowledge of more detailed and project specific techniques.
  • Demonstrate the discipline to closely follow and document established procedures to perform routine and complicated analyses.
  • Capable of following procedures accurately and consistently and the ability to make recommendations to assist in improving and troubleshooting procedures.
  • The ability to document analytical data into an organized and easily reviewed report.
    • Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment

    This position involves work with hazardous chemicals (acids, bases, etc.) and radioactive materials.

    Additional Information

    This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance.

    Requirements:

  • U.S. Citizenship.
  • Background Investigation: Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter in accordance with 10 CFR 710, Appendix B.
  • Drug Testing: All Security Clearance positions are Testing Designated Positions, which means that the candidate selected is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. In addition, applicants must be able to demonstrate non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for the 12 consecutive months preceding completion of the requisite Questionnaire for National Security Positions (QNSP).

    • Note: Applicants will be considered ineligible for security clearance processing by the U.S. Department of Energy until non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for 12 months can be demonstrated.

    Testing Designated Position

    This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP). The candidate selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing for illegal drugs, including marijuana, consistent with the Controlled Substances Act and the PNNL Workplace Substance Abuse Program.