Part Time Analytical Chemist

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. Headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia, BWXT is a Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,000 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental restoration and operations management at a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT’s technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. For more information, visit www.bwxt.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.

 

 

BWXT is currently seeking a Part Time Analytical Chemist for its Advanced Technologies location in Lynchburg, VA!

 

BWXT is People Strong, Innovation Driven - be part of BWXT’s innovation hub. BWXT’s Advanced Technologies (AT) group researches, designs, and develops innovative new nuclear reactors, nuclear rocket propulsion systems, and radioisotope powered systems for both internal and external customers.

 

Advanced Technologies is currently seeking an Analytical Chemist to be part of a team assisting multiple nuclear development projects at its Advanced Technologies research and development organization in Lynchburg, VA. The person will be responsible for performing characterization of chemical process and materials, developing new characterization approaches and methodologies, and support a wide variety of programs for space, defense, and commercial customers.

 

If you are looking for a career where your experience is valued, innovative thinking is fostered, and barrier-free teamwork is embraced every day, then this opportunity is for you. The position will be located in Lynchburg, VA.

 

 

Job Description / Duties:

• Develop new material characterization methodologies to support material development programs. 
• Perform characterization on samples submitted from a wide variety of different research and development or prototype production programs.
• Interface with materials and chemical engineers to identify what techniques can help provide the critical objective criteria needed for R&D activities.

 

Job Qualifications / Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in a technical field of study (e.g., Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineer, Nuclear Engineer, Chemical Engineer, Physics, Chemistry etc.) is required.
• A minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience is required. An advanced degree may substitute for years of experience.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to multi-task are required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen with no dual citizenship.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) or Department of Defense (DOD) security clearance, whichever is required.

 

 

Additional Desired Skillsets:

• Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in material science or chemistry (or related fields).
• Strong understanding in the characterization of inorganics materials (metals, ceramics, composites, etc).
• Experience in the characterization of TRISO fuel.
• Experience in performing characterization under a NQA-1 quality program.
• Experience in the development and characterization of radiopharmaceutical technologies.
• Strong expertise in chemical analysis including combustion analysis, isotopic analysis, and cationic analysis methods.
• Experience or foundational understanding of some subset of the following techniques: ICP-MS, TGA, FTIR, LECO-OCNHS, SEM, XRD, CT, BET SA, SEM, EDS, EBSD, Pycnometry, PSA etc.

 

 

The base salary range for this position in Virginia (US-VA) at the start of employment is expected to be between $62,000.00 and $97,000.00 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors, and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the