Chief Chemist: UT

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE:

Chief Chemist

REPORTS TO:

Chief Metallurgist

DEPARTMENT:

Mill

EXEMPT: X NON-EXEMPT: •

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Leading teams providing analytical support to the Operation. Energy Fuels is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work safely in a heavy-industrial setting
• Work collaboratively with a variety of people including hourly employees, engineers, planners, etc.
• Run a high volume analytical lab with production responsibilities
• Capable of supervising multiple technicians with varying levels of education and experience
• Assure analytical equipment is kept in good working condition.
• Establish and run a satisfactory laboratory quality control/quality assurance (QAQC) program
• Use, evaluate and improve upon existing analytical methods and develop new methods as required.
• Train analytical staff.
• Maintain laboratory chemical inventory.
• Responsible for other tasks as may be determined from time to time by management, consistent with position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION:

• Bachelor of Science, Chemistry or closely related field (engineering, biology, etc)
• 3-5years of analytical experience.
• Experience with analytical instruments (ICP, ICP-MS, XRF, Spectrophotometer, pH, Conductivity).
• Experience with wet chemistry methods/techniques (Organic separation, Titration, Fusion, and Sample Preparation, e.g. Acid Digestion).
• Preferred experience with LIMS and analytical QA/QC programs
• At least3 years experience in an analytical lab. 4 year degree in chemistry or equivelant experience/training.
• Good understanding of lab safety practices.
• Strong chemistry and analytical understanding.
• Able to develop analytical methods for a variety of elements.

PHYSICAL/SENSORY DEMANDS:

• Lift up to 25 to 50 lbs.
• Be available on call to troubleshoot and support the Lab and Mill for all shifts.
• Other non-typical shifts may be required.
• Computer use and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel is required.
• Must be able to mask fit and wear respirator.
• Must be able to work in inclement weather for short periods of time.