Analyst - Scientific Lab - Onsite

Company: Prestige Staffing
Location: Wilmington
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

, Onsite Analyst - Scientific Lab in Wilmington, NC28402 Must be US Citizen or Green Card Holder with no visa sponsorship required. No visa sponsorship or c2c candidates need apply as that is not allowed. MUST ALREADY LIVE IN THE US TO BE CONSIDERED Onsite in Wilmington, NC 28402 18 month assignment 7AM - 3PM M-F, Potential OT Work MUST BE done onsite. Worker should be LOCAL. The Lab Analyst is responsible for carrying out testing and analytical functions including reagent preparation, sample analyses, instrument calibration and troubleshooting, result calculations, data management, and operation of instrumentation. These activities are performed within a laboratory that operates in support of a nuclear fuel production facility. This position involves the analysis of uranium and other materials used in fuel production. This position involves working as part of a 3-person team providing continuous laboratory coverage 24/5. This schedule may require some weekend and holiday work. No relocation reimbursement will be provided. Essential Responsibilities: 1. The Lab Analyst must certify for each assigned job function and will be responsible for routinely performing analyses in any or all the specific areas identified below: ---Mass Spectrometric Analyses - Determine the isotopic contents of nuclear materials, and the elements in various materials and samples using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICPMS). ---Wet Chemistry Analyses - Determine the chemical composition and impurities in nuclear materials and other samples using Wet Chemistry methods (titrimetric, gravimetric, colorimetric, chromatographic, etc.) ---Environmental Analyses - Perform a variety of analyses to assure compliance with regulatory standards regarding employee safety and environmental protection. 2. The Lab Analyst must be able to perform routine laboratory duties within radioactive material controlled areas and pass a Nuclear Safety Training Test. 3. The Lab Analyst must be able to work with acids, bases, solvents, radioactive materials, and other hazardous materials using appropriate personal protective equipment and must demonstrate a clear understanding of Industrial Safety and Nuclear Safety guidelines and safe practices. 4. The Lab Analyst must be able to use precision laboratory techniques such as pipetting, titrating, analytical weighing's, making quantitative transfers, and preparing volumetric dilutions. 5. The Lab Analyst must be able to operate the laboratory information management system (LIMS) and the instrument control computers that are routinely used for collection, analysis, storage, and retrieval of data. 6. The Lab Analyst must be able to monitor lab equipment performance and respond to out-of-control/alarm conditions, carry out preventative maintenance activities, recognize equipment malfunctions, and accomplish simple repairs or corrections on a continuing basis. 7. The Lab Analyst must be able to perform mathematical unit conversions, interpret and understand complex instruction manuals, engineering drawings and schematics, and interactive software programs. 8. The Lab Analyst must be able to prepare reagents and working standards using appropriate laboratory techniques and knowledge of proper reference material storage requirements. 9. The Lab Analyst must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills as interaction with colleagues and customers is an essential part of the job. 9. The Lab Analyst must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills as interaction with colleagues and customers is an essential part of the job. 10. The Lab Analyst must demonstrate the ability to work in a team environment. Requirements: 1. Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a physical science from an accredited college or university. 2. Minimum of 18 months of work experience in a commercial and/or military laboratory environment is required. 3. Minimum of one (1) year of demonstrated experience with knowledge in at least one (1) of the following specific areas: a. Inductively coupled plasma (ICP) spectrometry b. Ion chromatography c. Liquid or gas chromatography 4. Ability and willingness to work a variety of shift arrangements with appropriate overtime as needed to provide continuous lab coverage. 5. Ability and willingness to intermittently lift and carry up to 45 lbs. individually. 6. Ability to pass the applicable quality control vision (Ishihara) test requirements. Additional Desired Characteristics 1. Demonstrated experience with strong knowledge of standard analytical laboratory methodology (titrimetry, gravimetry, spectrophotometry, etc.) 2. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate technical information both verbally and in writing to other employees. 3. Previous experience in the nuclear industry and/or working with uranium 4. Previous experience in using a computer based Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). 5. Previous experience in electronic data transfer and/or digital image analysis. 6. Previous experience in production support laboratories Job Requirements:This position involves the analysis of uranium and other materials used in fuel production.This position involves working as part of a 3-person team providing continuous laboratory coverage 24/5. This schedule may require some weekend and holiday work.No relocation reimbursement will be provided.Essential Responsibilities:1. The Lab Analyst must certify for each assigned job function and will be responsible for routinely performing analyses in any or all the specific areas identified below:---Mass Spectrometric Analyses - Determine the isotopic contents of nuclear materials, and the elements in various materials and samples using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICPMS).---Wet Chemistry Analyses - Determine the chemical composition and impurities in nuclear materials and other samples using Wet Chemistry methods (titrimetric, gravimetric, colorimetric, chromatographic, etc.)---Environmental Analyses - Perform a variety of analyses to assure compliance with regulatory standards regarding employee safety and environmental protection.

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