Senior Chemist

Description

The Sr. Chemist leads and manages chemistry programs, ensuring data review, performance monitoring, regulatory compliance, and effective communication across Clean Energy Center departments. Responsibilities include report writing, project management, training personnel, and maintaining analytical and radioanalytical instrumentation. The role functions with minimal oversight while mentoring others and supporting the organization’s emergency response.

• Manage chemistry programs by reviewing data, conducting CEC walkdowns, troubleshooting, and implementing performance improvements.
• Communicate chemistry issues and performance needs to CEC management and other departments.
• Contribute to Chemistry and CEC performance indicators.
• Oversee chemistry vendors and contracts.
• Prepare and manage the budget for assigned chemistry programs.
• Provide input for corrective actions and CEC work management meetings.
• Lead and execute special projects as needed.
• Participate in training programs, attend industry training, and develop or deliver chemistry lesson plans.
• Provide leadership and mentorship in chemistry, develop backups, direct key projects, and guide vision for the CEC and fleet working groups.
• Participate in Emergency Response organization and chemistry duty rotation, including call‑outs as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related physical science with 5 years of chemistry experience, OR Associate’s degree with 7 years, OR Chemistry Technician qualification or Navy ELT with 5 years, OR High school diploma/GED with 9 years of relevant experience (minimum 5 years in operations, chemistry, or radwaste) and meet access/medical requirements.
• Technical degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or related science.
• Experience in specific chemistry programs (radiochemistry, primary chemistry, raw water, quality control).
• 3+ years of professional chemistry experience at a commercial nuclear power plant.
• 8 years of nuclear plant experience, including at least 5 years in operations, chemistry, or radwaste.

Benefits

Constellation provides a comprehensive total rewards package that includes competitive salaries, a bonus program, 401(k) matching, and an employee stock purchase plan. Employees also receive extensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a robust wellness program, and paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days. The expected salary range for this role is $111,600 to $124,000, plus the full benefits suite.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance