Analytical Project Manager (2953)

Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting for an Analytical Project Manager in Richland, WA.

Navarro Research & Engineering is an award-winning federal contractor dedicated to partnering with clients to advance clean energy and deliver effective solutions for complex challenges in the nuclear and environmental fields. Joining Navarro means being a part of an exceptional team committed to quality and safety while also looking for innovative strategies to create value for the client’s success. Headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Navarro has active programs in place across the nation for DOE/NNSA, NASA, and the Department of Defense.

This position will support Navarro-ATL. Navarro-ATL is located in Richland, WA, and operates, manages, and maintains the 222-S Laboratory Complex for the Department of Energy. The Navarro-ATL members are Navarro Research and Engineering, Inc. (Oak Ridge, TN), and Advanced Technologies and Laboratories International (Gaithersburg, MD).

Analytical Project Managers are responsible for effectively managing analytical projects from initiation through closeout to meet or exceed customer needs/requirements. Perform a variety of duties including, but not limited to, supporting client with project work requests to ensure they are consistent with laboratory capabilities, performing technical reviews of analytical results from radiochemistry, inorganic, and organic analyses, authoring technical laboratory reports and serving as customer’s point of contact for questions about sample analysis requirements for assigned projects. Project managers monitor the status of their projects and ensure the quality and timelines of all deliverables.

Responsibilities:

• Under general supervision, assume technical responsibility for analytical projects. Cooperate with other project managers performing related phases of the technical work. Be cognizant of the work performed in other analytical projects.
• Collaborate with Chemists and utilize previous experience to develop a solid understanding of the analytical processes and procedures performed at the 222-S Laboratory.
• Review analytical data for completeness and technical validity, interact with chemists to resolve data review questions, author project reports, and assist in sample management.
• Coordinate analyses of customer samples, including monitoring of quality requirements, to meet project deliverables.
• Prepare informational package describing analytical work scope and distribute to analytical work groups.
• Prepare and give kick-off project presentations to Analytical Staff for assigned projects.
• Coordinate and arrange sample shipment and receipt, as needed, and document the shipment.
• Track samples through the analytical process at the laboratory, including final disposition.
• Coordinate proper electronic storage of data deliverables in the project file and execute upload of electronic deliverables to the customer’s database.
• Initiate disposal of samples using the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and coordinate disposition of samples with sample custodians at the end of the analytical project cycle.
• Proactively serve customers by ensuring project due dates, schedule, and quality commitments are met.
• Contact customers to arrange sample returns, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS in Chemistry or related scientific discipline.
• Seven years related experience of analytical methods, including performing laboratory work in the areas of Inorganic, Organic, or Radiochemistry.
• A commitment to analytical excellence and unwavering ethics.
• Intermediate proficiency of Microsoft Office programs (particularly Word and Excel).
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS in Chemistry or related scientific discipline and 10 years related experience.
• Demonstrated scientific communication skills, knowledge of laboratory operations and quality assurance practices.
• Ability to multi-task in a dynamic work environment.
• Advanced Proficiency of Microsoft Office programs (particularly Word and Excel).
• Experience with writing technical reports.
• Strong attention to detail and customer service skills that focus on quality, schedule, and compliance with technical requirements.

Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearances requirements, US citizenship is required.

Navarro is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, st