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Senior Chemist I

Savannah River Mission Completion
Aiken, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 7/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/27/2026
Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC) is seeking an Senior Chemist I to be based in our Aiken, SC location on the Savannah River Site (SRS).

Apply online using a current resume under the careers section of www.savannahrivermissioncompletion.com.

The Senior Chemist I provides technical oversight and subject matter expertise for laboratories. Provides day-to-day support and analytical oversight of instrument and method development and troubleshooting. Contributes to general improvement initiatives such as procedure/method development, technician skill enhancement/training, data review, error free reporting and/or integrated safety management systems.

  • Interprets and evaluates lab results to ensure tolerance and acceptability within required analytical limits (Samples can range from clean/stable to highly radioactive/unstable).
  • Recommends improvements in analytical equipment, procedures, techniques, and method development. Includes collaborating with Engineering, National Lab scientists and/or other industry experts.
  • Provides quality control specifications to ensure process consistency, quality, and optimal yield performance.
  • May perform qualitative and quantitative analyses on liquid, solid, and sludge samples for organic, inorganic and/or metal constituents.
  • May run measurement control program across multiple analytical services for quality assessments/audits.
  • May prepare technical reports based on the interpretation of analyzed data.
  • May interface with off-site vendors, STR’s, and procurement to establish service subcontracts to maintain lab instrumentation. Includes installation of new equipment and maintenance of current equipment.
  • Assists in the training development and training of lab personal on proper techniques for operating instrumentation.
  • Provides technical leadership to less experienced chemists and technicians.
  • Leads shift group to conduct analytical work with highly radioactive materials.
  • Acts as lead person or technical advisor on small projects.
  • May function as the person-in-charge for preview/review of the safety and hazard controls in different laboratory.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Bachelor’s or Master's degree in chemistry or related science from an accredited college or university and professional related work experience.
  • Experience working in a nuclear facility or in a laboratory using radioactive material.


Additional Information

  • The use of protective clothing and respiratory equipment is required when working in a radioactive environment.
  • Current SRMC lab experience preferred
  • Working experience with Radiochemistry instrumentation to include Alpha Spectroscopy, Liquid Scintillation Counter, and Gamma Detector.
  • Working experience in Radiochemistry techniques to include column separations and electrodeposition plating.


Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC), a prime contractor for the US Department of Energy, is responsible for managing the Department of Energy’s Savannah River Site’s Liquid Waste operations contract. Located in Aiken, South Carolina, SRMC is a limited liability company formed by nuclear operations and environmental remediation global leaders BWXT, Amentum, and Fluor. The SRMC Team is responsible for the closure of waste tanks, the operation of the Savannah River Site’s Defense Waste Processing Facility, tank farm operations and associated production and disposal facilities. www.savannahrivermissioncompletion.com

Savannah River Mission Completion offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package with flexibility to meet your needs.

Highlights of our plans include

  • 401k Retirement Savings Plan - 5% immediate company contribution, additional matching for employee contributions
  • Health Insurance & Prescription Drug Program
  • Health Savings Account
  • Telehealth with BlueCare on Demand
  • Dental Coverage
  • Vision Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Includes 160 hours annual paid time off (accrued monthly), plus 11 paid holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Life and Accident Coverage
  • Disability Coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement


USD $76,704.00/Yr.

USD $138,048.00/Yr.

Exceptions to this range/rate may be applied on a case-by-case basis taking into account aspects such as education, experience, and skill need of the organization.

Savannah River Mission Completion is committed to equal employment opportunity to employees and qualified applicants regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, status as a parent, sexual orientation, or genetics. Our equal employment opportunity policies encompass all aspects of the employment relationship, including application and hiring, promotion and transfer, selection for training opportunities, wage and salary administration.

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