Senior Chemist

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse’s mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

About The Role

As a Senior Chemist you will assist in solving problems involving analytical chemistry, process chemistry and chemical waste management. Provide technical support to the laboratory by planning and implementing procedures in the laboratory and other areas of the plant related to the development, performance and standards of operation.

You will report to the Lab Manager and be located at Ogden, UT. You will support this position 100% onsite.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform general laboratory chemical testing together with the testing laboratory program
• Support senior chemists and supervisors by performing related testing
• Provide limited direction to laboratory technicians on processes
• Ensure instruments are maintained and operational; update and validate accuracy of operational procedures
• Maintain critical spares inventory for the instruments
• Ensure calibration meet operational standards
• Assist laboratory technicians in proper application of processes
• Prepare project cost proposals in assigned areas
• Perform evaluations on new equipment
• Conduct evaluation of new methodologies
• Research and make recommendations for potential cost savings
• Conduct work in laboratory in cooperation with senior chemists
• Verify data analysis is accurate
• Verify that calculation formulas are appropriate and accurate
• Support the preparation and development of chemical testing manuals, reports and procedures
• Develop procedures
• Develop and issue analytical reports
• Ensure the accuracy of limited assigned analyses and evaluations of results using techniques and procedures
• Evaluate effectiveness of implemented cost improvements
  
  

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required. B.S. degree in STEM discipline preferred.
• 5 years laboratory experience or equivalent education
• General knowledge of analytical chemistry and statistical principles
• Chemistry, American Chemical Society certification preferred
• Knowledge of extractive and physical metallurgy preferred
• American Chemical Society certification preferred
  
  

We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $76,400 to $95,500 per year.

Why Westinghouse?

Benefits

Westinghouse offers competitive benefits to all our employees around the globe to keep them healthy and enhance their well-being. In the U.S. the following are representative of what we offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Health, Wellness and Income Protection Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacations and Holidays
• Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements
• Educational Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program
  
  

Westinghouse Electric Company Is The Global Nuclear Energy Industry’s First Choice For Safe, Clean, And Efficient Energy Solutions. We Enable Our Delivery Of This Vision By Living Our Value System

• Safety and Quality
• Integrity and Trust
• Customer Focus and Innovation
• Speed and Passion to Win
• Teamwork and Accountability
  
  

While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 11,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com .

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

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