Scientific Research and Evaluation Specialist (Glass Scientist)

Scientific Research and Evaluation Specialist (Glass Scientist)

ProSidian seeks a Scientific Research and Evaluation Specialist (Glass Scientist) for program support on a contract contingent generally located across the CONUS - Richland, Washington across the Pacific Northwest region supporting DOE EM Hanford which is a federal, regulated, high-stakes nuclear cleanup environment requiring multidisciplinary contractor support, compliance oversight, and mission assurance.

We seek Scientific Research and Evaluation Specialist (Glass Scientist) candidates with relevant environmental management sector experience (functional and technical area expertise also ideal) to support professional services engagement for environmental management sector clients such as DOE. This is a contract contingent or contract W-2 (IRS-1099) oversight and general support services under job task category 06 assistant manager for tank waste and waste treatment (AMTWO/AMWTP) functional area / swim lane / category discipline professional - general support services (GSS) for Hanford field office (HFO) position; however, ProSidian reserves the right to convert to a full-time ProSidian employed W-2 position.

Provide services and support as a scientific research and evaluation specialist (glass scientist) [general support services (GSS) for Hanford field office (HFO)] in the environmental management industry sector focussing on environmental services solutions for clients such as U.S. Department of Energy – Environmental Management, Hanford Field Office (DOE-EM / HFO) | DOE – Environmental Management Consolidated Business Center (EMCBC), Cincinnati, OH generally located in CONUS - Richland, Washington and across the Pacific Northwest region (of country/world).

Tank waste and treatment support drives safe remediation, compliance, and innovation—ensuring Hanford cleanup mission success.

Perform lab testing, analyze results, develop models, author reports for DOE waste processing. This role provides services and support for program office #06 assistant manager for tank waste and waste treatment (AMTWO/AMWTP) under job task #06.06 - scientific research and evaluation specialist (glass scientist) with support functions for programmatic technical, project controls and business support functions in support of the tank waste and waste treatment.

The role(s) are located in the Pacific Northwest region is at or near CONUS - Richland, Washington. Initially identified work site address (subject to change or working remotely): 2440 Stevens Center Place, H520 Richland, Washington 99354

Desired qualifications for scientific research and evaluation specialist (glass scientist) [DOE0122121] candidates:

8–12+ years glass/materials science; DOE waste programs preferred.

MS/PhD materials/chemical engineering.

8–12+ years glass/materials science; DOE waste programs preferred.

This position aligns with functional and technical requirements in the environmental management sector and scientific research and evaluation specialist (glass scientist) candidates principally support oversight and general support services under job task category 06 assistant manager for tank waste and waste treatment (AMTWO/AMWTP) functional area activities.

Materials testing, statistical analysis, technical reporting.

Scientific rigor, creativity, communication.

Develop DOE waste form validation test plans.

Functional attributes of this role include glass science/materials

- job tasks: job tasks related to Hanford field office (HFO) general support services (GSS) in this role shall include a broad spectrum of support responsibilities. Required supporting personnel are subject to change throughout the period of performance, with increases/decreases in the number of supporting personnel positions expected. Support services may vary by up to +/-15% of the indicated staffing levels.

- travel: travel as coordinated with the technical point of contact and approved in writing by the CO in advance is allowed, in accordance with federal travel regulations.

- security requirements: ProSidian team members shall have a facility clearance, and their subcontractors and team members proposed to perform classified work shall have a facility clearance. When required, ProSidian personnel shall possess a DOE clearance level as indicated in the task description for the work performed.

- place of performance: work shall be conducted at the Hanford field office and the Hanford site in Richland, Washington.

- government-furnished resources: the government will provide the ProSidian team with office space, computer workstations, and required software at the Hanford field office (HFO) location to support the performance of all tasks. Scope performance shall be conducted predominantly on-site at the Hanford field office (HFO) facilities (with some remote support as approved by the contracting officer [CO]).

Lab-based role with vendor collaboration.