Analytical Chemist - Academic Graduate Appointee

## Company Description **Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!** Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has turned bold ideas into world-changing impact advancing science and technology to strengthen U.S. security and promote global stability. Our mission spans four critical national security areas nuclear deterrence, threat preparedness, energy security, and multi-domain defense empowering teams to take on the toughest challenges of today and tomorrow. With a culture built on innovation and operational excellence, LLNL is a place where your expertise can make a real impact. ## Job Description We have an opening for an Academic Graduate Appointee to participate in projects supporting a variety of Laboratory missions. As part of a multi-disciplinary team within the Materials Science Division, you will perform analytical chemistry techniques, including sample preparation, high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), ion chromatography (IC), and ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis) spectroscopy. You will actively support and be expected to participate in a chemistry project where you will develop a process for separation of actinide material from its impurities with the goal of identification and quantification by mass percent with 10% error of the different types. In addition to the development of in process monitoring **In this role you will** - Prepare samples for analytical characterization - Perform established HPLC methods for routine samples - Characterize ion content of samples using ion chromatography - Determine elemental quantification using UV-Vis spectroscopy - Develop a separation process of predetermined impurities based on processing conditions and feed - Keep an accurate and detailed laboratory notebook; generate, organize, and analyze experimental data; and participate in research planning. Prepare progress reports and presentations to supervisor/mentor and project teams. - Provide technical support to engineers and scientists in research and development projects. - Perform other duties as assigned. ## Qualifications - BS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or in a related field. - Experience performing wide-ranging experiments in a chemistry laboratory setting. - Knowledge of general laboratory fundamentals and best practices. - Proficient verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate technical information effectively with technicians, peers, and managers. - Experience operating PC and/or Macintosh computers to collect, analyze and document scientific results. - Ability to interact effectively with a diverse range of administrative and technical staff in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment. **Qualifications we desire** - MS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or in a related field. - Experience in general chemistry laboratory settings. - Experience in analytical chemistry techniques such as HPLC, IC, and UV-Vis. - Experience with python coding and development of chemometrics **Pay Range** $6,748 - $7,718 Monthly Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. Many factors are taken into consideration when setting starting pay including education, experience, the external labor market, and internal equity. ## Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. **Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?** - Included in 2026 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor! - Holiday Pay - Sick leave accrual - Individual 401(k) contributions - Our values - visit [https://www.llnl.gov/inclusion/our-values](https://www.llnl.gov/diversity/our-values) **Security Clearance** This position requires either no security clearance, or a Department of Energy (DOE) L-level or Q-level clearance depending on the particular assignment. If you are selected and a security clearance is required, we will initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if you meet eligibility requirements fo…