Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Location: On-site - Wilmington, NC - USA

Contract Length: 6 months

Job Summary:

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 individual is expected to work 7am-3pm on weekdays.

No relocation reimbursement will be provided.

Key Responsibilities:

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.
• Metallurgical Analyses - Assess material properties through metallography, mechanical, and corrosion testing. Precision grinding, polishing, and microscopy reveal microstructures, including grain size, porosity, and bonding. Mechanical testing evaluates strength, hardness, and ductility using tensile, bend, and compression tests. Corrosion testing examines material resistance under high-temperature, high-pressure conditions, requiring chemical preparation and precise measurements.
• The Lab Analyst must be able to perform routine laboratory duties within radioactive material controlled areas and pass a Nuclear Safety Training Test.
• The Lab Analyst must be able to work with acids, bases, solvents, radioactive materials, and othernhazardous materials using appropriate personal protective equipment and must demonstrate a clear understanding of Industrial Safety and Nuclear Safety guidelines and safe practices.
• 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.
• 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.
• The Lab Analyst must be able to monitor lab equipment performance and respond to out-ofcontrol/ alarm conditions, carry out preventative maintenance activities, recognize equipment malfunctions, and accomplish simple repairs or corrections on a continuing basis.
• 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.
• The Lab Analyst must be able to prepare reagents and working standards using appropriate laboratory techniques and knowledge of proper reference material storage requirements.
• The Lab Analyst must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills as interaction with colleagues and customers is an essential part of the job.
• The Lab Analyst must demonstrate the ability to work in a team environment.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a physical science from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 18 months of work experience in a commercial and/or military laboratory  environment is required.
• 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
d. Metallurgical analyses

• Ability and willingness to work a variety of shift arrangements with appropriate overtime as needed to provide continuous lab coverage.
• Ability and willingness to intermittently lift and carry up to 45 lbs. individually.
• 6Ability to pass the applicable quality control vision (Ishihara) test requirements.

Additional Desired Characteristics

• Demonstrated experience with strong knowledge of standard analytical laboratory methodology  (titrimetry, gravimetry, spectrophotometry, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate technical information both verbally and in writing  to other employees.
• Previous experience in the nuclear industry and/or working with uranium
• Previous experience in using a computer based Laboratory Information Management System  (LIMS).
• Previous experience in electronic data transfer and/or digital image analysis.
• Previous experience in production support laboratories