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Longenecker & Associates (L&A) seeks a motivated Quality Control Lab Technician to contribute to our mission supporting our work at Centrus Energy in Oak Ridge, TN.  

L&A is a woman-owned small business and trusted partner enabling critical missions across the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) complex for more than 30 years. We contribute to DOE’s nuclear security and environmental remediation enterprise by providing the highest-caliber staff and experts.

L&A is unconditionally committed to mission success and the well-being of employees, the nation and the environment. Our team members are passionate about building a healthier environment for generations to come. We are a community that interfaces and effectively communicates with all levels of management and government. If you have a passion for excellence, seek opportunities to engage in mission critical work, and consistently exceed expectations, apply now to join our professional family.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

This position is responsible for maintaining quality control processes, testing products, and recording and analyzing results gathered to ensure products meet quality specifications. This position will support quality by performing tests of components according to safety standards, standard operating procedures, and other related standards.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform accurate analysis following appropriate standard test methods and report data in a timely manner
• Operate various analytical instrumentation for chemical and physical testing such as analytical balances, ovens, wet chemistry, and tensile testing
• Keep all laboratory instrumentation and equipment calibrated and in working order
• Document inspection results in logbooks, worksheets, and information systems
• Verify inspection data to determine conformance and compliance to specifications
• Interface/communicate with engineers and/or managers to describe inspection results
• Document, track, and complete nonconformance reports
• Detect erroneous inspection data and troubleshoot instrumentation to correct
• Conduct Measurement System Analysis
• Maintain clean and organized laboratory work environment
• Practice safe working behaviors and adhere to safety policies, guidelines, and procedures
• Train new personnel on QC test methods, procedures, and work instructions
• Maintain an inventory of laboratory supplies and place orders when supplies are required
• Other projects as assigned

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in a science field (Chemistry, Biology, Physics); OR an Associate’s degree in chemical technology, or equivalent, with 1+ years of experience as a quality control laboratory technician; OR a High School diploma with 3+ years of experience as quality control laboratory technician

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of basic laboratory equipment, analytical testing methods and results reporting
• Knowledge of basic calibration techniques and ability to perform calibration of instruments as required
• Strong mathematical skills including ability to calculate results such as averages, percentages, and metric conversions
• Understand basic statistical techniques sufficient for evaluation of measurement data trends
• Experience working in a laboratory, operating scientific equipment, and safely handling chemicals
• Ability to write procedures and reports
• Strong work ethic, professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to follow written procedures such as SOPs
• Ability to work independently and within team environments
• Must possess or be able to obtain a DOE Q-level security clearance
• Ability to work in a diverse work environment.
• Satisfactory results of a pre-employment screening, which includes a background check and drug screening in accordance with Federal requirements (details below),
• Ability to fulfill and promote L&A core values.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Expertise with gravimetric analysis and tensile testing
• Ability to conduct calibration of laboratory equipment or interface with third party calibration service technicians
• Ability to conduct troubleshooting and minor repair of laboratory instruments
• Knowledge of internal quality auditing
• Experience in a regulated production environment (nuclear / aerospace / medical devices)
• Experience in a certified materials testing lab.
• Experience with composites testing.

LOCATION

Work will be performed at the Centrus facility in Oak Ridge, TN.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Successful candidates will be able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation. This job posting reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and the descriptions listed do not restrict management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING

Please note that marijuana remains a Schedule I controlled substance under Federal Law. Federal contractors must follow Federal drug-free workplace rules, which prohibit marijuana use, even if medical or recreational use is permitted under State Law.   

SALARY AND BENEFITS

As an L&A employee, you will be eligible for a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare (medical and dental), 401K plan, and paid time off. We believe in investing in our employees beyond compensation and as an L&A employee, you will have access to in-house training, career pathing, mentoring, award programs, tuition reimbursement and much more.

L&A is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.