Chemical Separations Scientist

at  Idaho National Laboratory

DESCRIPTION

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Chemical Separations Scientist to work in our Mineral and Molecular separations and Analysis department. Our team works a 9x80 schedule onsite in Idaho Falls, Idaho with every other Friday off. You will report to the Sr. Manager of this department.
Study chemical phenomena including chemical reactions, chemical separations, and chemical measurement. This includes fundamental studies, applied research, process development, and product development.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s and 0 years of experience.

SELECTIVE SERVICE REQUIREMENTS

To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.

• Conduct research in areas of specialization (e.g., nuclear nonproliferation, radioanalytical chemistry, noble gas production, electrode-electrolyte interfacial interaction.
• Work with chemicals in a safe manner, following work control processes.
• Plan and implement programmatic research.
• Work with other scientists and chemists in the development of experimental designs and execution of experiments.
• Develop new methods and instrumentation that advances science in area(s) of specialty.
• Prepare research papers/reports and technical research proposals. Publish in both classified and unclassified peer reviewed journals.
• Write and submit research proposals that solicit new research and development activities or provide critical services.
• Provide programmatic and technical leadership to various groups in area(s) of specialty.
• Assist management in the identification of growth areas and development of department roadmaps that in turn focus strategic investments in facilities, equipment, and most important human capital.
• May lead a dynamic team consisting of junior staff, postdoctoral researchers, and other technical staff.
• May serve as project lead and lead technical roles in multiple tasks or cross-cutting projects to support INL, the Department of Energy (DOE), other government agencies and industry.