Lab Analyst

Overview

Analyzes uranium and related materials using ICP-MS and wet chemistry in a nuclear lab.

Key Responsibilities

• lims operation
• mass spectrometry
• wet chemistry
• equipment monitoring
• metallurgical analysis
• safety compliance

Tasks

-Perform duties in radioactive material-controlled areas and pass Nuclear Safety Training. -Operate Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and instrument control software. -Conduct wet chemistry analyses to determine chemical composition and impurities using titrimetric, gravimetric, colorimetric, and chromatographic methods. -Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations through environmental testing. -Certify for assigned job functions and perform analyses in mass spectrometry to determine isotopic contents of nuclear materials using ICP-MS. -Monitor equipment performance, respond to alarms, perform preventive maintenance, and execute minor repairs. -Perform unit conversions, interpret manuals, engineering drawings, and software programs. -Handle acids, bases, solvents, and radioactive materials using appropriate PPE and safety protocols. -Evaluate material properties through metallurgical analysis, including metallography, mechanical, and corrosion testing. -Prepare reagents and working standards following proper storage requirements. -Apply precision techniques such as pipetting, titration, analytical weighing, and volumetric dilutions.

Requirements

• chemistry degree
• lims
• icp spectrometry
• nuclear experience
• technical communication
• chromatography

What You Bring

-Ability to work various shifts and overtime as needed. -Minimum 18 months of experience in a commercial or military laboratory environment. -Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a physical science from an accredited institution. -Previous experience in the nuclear industry and/or working with uranium. -Previous experience in production support laboratories. -Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate technical information both verbally and in writing. -Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills and collaborate effectively in a team environment. -Ability to lift and carry up to 45 lbs. -Ability to pass Ishihara vision test for quality control. -Experience using a computer-based Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). -At least 1 year of experience in ICP Spectrometry, Ion Chromatography, Liquid or Gas Chromatography, or Metallurgical Analyses. -Experience in electronic data transfer and/or digital image analysis. -Demonstrated experience with standard analytical laboratory methodology (titrimetry, gravimetry, spectrophotometry).

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Benefits

-Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) -Health Spending Account (HSA) -Transportation benefits -Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital -Medical, dental & vision -Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) -Short and long-term disability -401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available -Employee Assistance Program

About Actalent

-Born in July 2021 by merging Aerotek’s engineering & sciences arm with EASi, Actalent emerged as a focused engineering-and-science partner. -Backed by Allegis Group, it drives scale and speed to market via contract, managed, and technical services. -Headquartered in Maryland with global reach, it deploys specialized teams across North America, Europe, and APAC on Fortune 500 projects. -Typical engagements span EV design, vaccine development, lab services, clinical research, and infrastructure systems. -Expertise covers a wide spectrum: aerospace, defense, healthcare, manufacturing, software systems, environmental and civil engineering.

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