Scientist I / II (Chemist)

Advanced Technologies and Laboratories (ATL), a Planned Systems International (PSI) company, is hiring for a Scientist I / II (Chemist) in Richland, WA.

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. Navarro-ATL members are Navarro Research and Engineering, Inc. (Oak Ridge, TN), and Advanced Technologies and Laboratories International (Gaithersburg, MD).

The Analytical Control group provides a myriad of technical services to the analytical work groups at the 222-S Laboratory. Analytical Control performs scheduling, project management, performance tracking, provides IT services, and other functions as necessary to support smooth operation and continued performance of the 222-S Laboratory.

The ideal candidate will be a senior member of the group, identifying and leading organizational level projects and initiatives to improve analytical performance.

Tasks will include:

Manage implementation of a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) schedule within the next three years. Manage vendor performance and coordinate the implementation and testing activities, including schedule management, risk analysis, status reporting, communications, and other tasks as necessary. The project will interface with numerous stakeholders, including Analytical Operations staff, Department of Energy, vendors, Quality Assurance, Procurement, and other departments as needs arise. Review project deliverables and hold meetings for technical requirements and deadlines for successful LIMS implementation. Review and approve invoices related to ongoing implementation schedule.

Provide subject matter expertise on technical issues ranging from method validation, introduction of new technologies, and improving turnaround times for clients.
• Interface with other Hanford contractors to develop five- to ten-year sampling schedules and provide solutions on meeting deliverables.
• Provide project status updates with recommendations on current sample loads, projected arrivals, and strategies for meeting deliverables.
• Provide analytical project schedules and reports to the laboratory line managers with data derived from the (LIMS).
• Provide peer checking to team members and other departments.
• Create client project schedules and laboratory method development schedules using Oracle Primavera P6 software, soliciting task status, and updating schedules on a weekly basis.
• Assist with laboratory work capacity models and client work commitment planning.
• Other duties as assigned.

• BS in Chemistry or related scientific discipline and 7 years of Analytical laboratory experience
• Candidate will be a proficient user of Microsoft Office programs (particularly Word and Excel)
• Project management experience

• BS in Chemistry or related scientific discipline and 10 years of Analytical laboratory experience
• Project Management skills including Field Execution Schedules and familiarity with Oracle Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar project management / scheduling software
• Development and execution of project management plans
• Familiarity with the software development life cycle
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, data models, and other advanced functionality
• Analytical laboratory experience in environmental laboratory performing SW-846-type work and/or in a radiological setting

Grade 18: $106,663 - $134,588

Grade 20: $129,063 - $162,688

The grade level offered to the selected candidate will be based on business needs and the candidate's education, training, and/or relevant experience.

PSI offers full-time, benefits eligible employees a competitive total compensation package that includes paid leave, and options for employer sponsored group medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, AD&D coverage, legal services, identity theft, and accident insurance. Flexible spending account and health saving account options offer pre-tax savings for qualified medical, dental, and vision expenses. The company sponsored 401(k) retirement plan has an employer contribution match that is immediately vested. We invest in the professional growth of our employees through professional courses, certifications, and tuition reimbursement programs.

It is company policy to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination, are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities will be provided. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources by emailing HRDepartment@plan-sys.com, or by dialing 703-575-8400.