Analytical Project Specialist

Advanced Technologies and Laboratories (ATL), a Planned Systems International (PSI) company, is hiring for a Analytical Project Specialist 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 Project Specialist is responsible for effectively coordinating analytical projects of modest complexity from initiation through closeout to meet or exceed customer needs/requirements. The ideal candidate will perform a variety of duties including, but not limited to, supporting clients with project work requests to ensure they are consistent with laboratory capabilities, perform technical reviews of analytical results, and serve as customer's point of contact for questions about sample analysis requirements for assigned projects.

Assume technical responsibility for analytical projects of modest complexity. Be cognizant of the work performed in other analytical projects.
• Collaborate with Chemists and utilize previous experience to develop a solid understanding of the analytical processes and procedures performed at the 222-S Laboratory.
• Prepare technical reports and procedures.
• Participate in opportunities for improvement of processes within the Analytical Services group.
• Coordinate analyses of customer samples, including monitoring of quality requirements, to meet project deliverables.
• Coordinate and arrange sample shipments to offsite Laboratories, as needed.
• Coordinate disposition of samples using the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and interface with Sample Custodians for sample disposal activities at the end of the analytical project cycle.
• Contact customers to arrange sample returns, as needed.
• Proactively serve customers by ensuring project due dates, schedule, and quality commitments are met.
• Create electronic project files at project completion and submit them to Records Administration.
• Other duties as assigned.

• BS in Chemistry or other scientific discipline and 2 years related experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Commitment to analytical excellence and unwavering ethics.
• Strong attention to detail and customer service skills that focus on quality, schedule, and compliance with technical requirements.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Demonstrated scientific communication skills, knowledge of laboratory operations and quality assurance practices.
• Ability to multi-task in a dynamic work environment.
• Intermediate proficiency of Microsoft Office programs (particularly Word and Excel).

Grade 16: $88,200 - $111,100

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.