Chemical Laboratory Technician

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and 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 7,800 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.   Welcome to BWXT We believe in empowering our employees and cultivating a dynamic workplace that fosters growth and collaboration. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your career, you'll find opportunities to challenge yourself, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to nuclear innovation. We required a diverse range of skills to support our work in the markets that drive our business and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life stages who are passionate about making a difference. Position Overview: As a Chemical Laboratory Technician BWXT NOGJ, you will perform a variety of duties within the Chemical Laboratory, the Quality Assurance Department and will support various programs across the site.  This position will report directly to the Quality Assurance Manager.  This position may require the ability to work a 2nd or 3rd shift schedule and may be required to work weekends to support production needs.  Working under general supervision and following established policies, the Chemical Laboratory Technician performs routine Chemical Lab testing while maintaining a safe work environment, meeting quality requirements, customer specifications and shipment schedules.  This position will provide support on 2nd/3rd shift. Location: Jonesborough, Tennessee Your Day to Day as a Chemical Lab Technician (2nd or 3rd shift):

Perform established analytical chemistry determinations in a Chemistry Laboratory, work is predominately inorganic in nature

Follow written and verbal instructions to meet required precision and accuracy requirements

Maintain process and procedural qualifications in area of cognizance

Weighs, measures and mixes both uranium (for TRISO applications) and non-uranium containing chemicals

Performs sample preparation both weighing, dissolving, diluting and furnace treating samples

Operates analytical instruments such as ICP-OES, ICP-MS, XRF, Surface Area Analyzers, automated titration units, IC units, etc.

Oversees, troubleshoots and performs established analytical chemistry determinations consistently and accurately

Trains new laboratory personnel to perform analytical chemistry determinations

Performs calculations in order to complete assignments

Solves a variety of technical issues related to analytical chemistry determinations by collaborating with Quality Control Chemists

Review and comments on existing procedures, and assists in generating new analytical procedures

Advanced data collection, analysis and reporting activities including daily record keeping

Maintain a clean and neat workspace

Report abnormalities immediately to Chemist and/or Quality Assurance Manager

May be required to wear a respirator in the performance of normal duties and will be required to maintain clean shaven protocol for respirator fit testing

Minimum Associate’s Degree in technical field and