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Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting for a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) Scientist in Richland, WA.Navarro Research & Engineering is an award-winning federal contractor dedicated to partnering with clients to advance clean energy and deliver effective solutions for complex challenges in the nuclear and environmental fields. Joining Navarro means being a part of an exceptional team committed to quality and safety while also looking for innovative strategies to create value for the client’s success. Headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Navarro has active programs in place across the nation for DOE/NNSA, NASA, and the Department of Defense.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. The Navarro-ATL members are Navarro Research and Engineering, Inc. (Oak Ridge, TN), and Advanced Technologies and Laboratories International (Gaithersburg, MD).The Analytical Control group is responsible for the 222-S analytical field execution schedule, integrating with the client to provide project status, making and managing client commitments, providing a functional Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), instrument procurement and vendor service agreements, and analytical IT needs. This position will interface with chemists, line-managers, vendors, and occasionally with clients.Responsibilities:
Provide technical advice and support for design and configuration of a new Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) system.
Provide technical support for maintaining/troubleshooting the legacy LIMS.
Train users on the LIMS system.
Provide technical advice and support for maintaining and troubleshooting other laboratory IT needs.
Assist and troubleshoot on issues with data transfer between the Laboratory instruments and the LIMS, including issues with the electronic transfer of files between the instrument subnet and the general Local Area Network.
Assist and document user acceptance tests on the 222-S Laboratory systems.
Assist 222-S Laboratory organizations in creation and maintenance of databases required for 222-S Laboratory operations.
Assist 222-S Laboratory functions in the creation and maintenance of Hanford Local Area Network shared network areas.
RequirementsMinimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree (BS) in a scientific discipline and 7 years directly related experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working in a radiation laboratory environment
Experience as a LIMS administrator
Experience with analytical chemical testing methods including Inorganic, Organic, and Radiochemistry
Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearances requirements, US citizenship is required.Navarro is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.EEO Employer/Vet/DisabledAnnual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week)Grade 18: $104,175 - $131,425 In accordance with the Navarro Research and Engineering, Inc (Navarro) salary determination process, Navarro takes into consideration the level of assigned job duties and responsibilities and the candidate’s education, training, and/or experience relative to internal peers and the external labor market. A candidate's salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.BenefitsBenefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; pension benefits; 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match; life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance; vacation/sick/holiday pay.Based on eligibility rules
