Chemistry Analyst

Job Ref

656

Location

Eunice, New Mexico

Salary

Competitive

Job Type

Permanent, Uncategorised

Function

Operations

Role

Uncategorised

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 only large-scale commercial uranium enrichment facility 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.

Summary of Responsibilities

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.

Minimum Qualifications

- 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

- ICP-MS experience

Preferred Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four year college or university

- 3+ years’ experience working in a scientific laboratory and/or 5+ years’ experience working in a radiological or nuclear technology environment.

- ICP-MS experience

Job Details

- Work Location: Eunice, NM

- Work Schedule: 9/80 professional work schedule

- 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.

- Work Environment: Radiological exposure expectations of < 100 mrem/yr. General Office, Plant Production Areas. This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets etc.

Primary Functions

- 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.

Benefits

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

Compensation starting at: $80385 - $105446 / 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.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview process, and/or to perform essential job functions, please contact UUSA HR at HRUUSA@urenco.com.

Urenco USA | A trusted leader in meeting the world’s demand for sustainable energy.

Urenco USA (UUSA) is part of an international company that operates on the cutting-edge of the nuclear energy industry, utilizing the world’s most advanced, energy-efficient, and cost-effective method to enrich uranium. As the only enrichment facility in North America, UUSA helps provide clean, sustainable energy while operating under a framework of high environmental, social responsibility, and corporate governance standards. Our world-class facility is located in the middle of the EnergyPlex. We strive to promote the production of nuclear energy to facilitate the transition to a low-carbon economy while remaining dedicated to safety and investing in community outreach.

If you are already an employee of Urenco USA and are interested in applying for another job within the company, please apply and upload a completed Internal Candidate Application form (HR-2-3000-15-F-2), and your resume to the internal career portal.

Enrich your future!

URENCO USA | Human Resources | HRUUSA@urenco.com

# How to Apply

Urenco is committed to encouraging equality and diversity within our workforce. Are you enthusiastic about this position and you don't meet every single requirement? The real fit for a job is not always in your current experience or education. We are striving towards strong, diverse and complementary teams, in an inclusive and authentic workplace. So if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be just the right candidate for this or other roles and we would like to meet you!