Analytical Project Manager

Advanced Technologies and Laboratories (ATL), a Planned Systems International (PSI) company, is hiring for a Analytical Project Manager in Richland, WA.

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. Navarro-ATL members are Navarro Research and Engineering, Inc. (Oak Ridge, TN), and Advanced Technologies and Laboratories International (Gaithersburg, MD).

Analytical Project Managers are responsible for effectively managing analytical projects from initiation through closeout to meet or exceed customer needs/ requirements. The ideal candidate will perform a variety of duties including, but not limited to, supporting clients with project work requests to ensure they are consistent with laboratory capabilities, perform technical reviews of analytical results from radiochemistry, inorganic, and organic analyses, author technical laboratory reports and serve as customer's point of contact for questions about sample analysis requirements for assigned projects. Project managers monitor the status of their projects and ensure the quality and timelines of all deliverables.

Assume technical responsibility for analytical projects. Cooperate with other project managers performing related phases of the technical work. Be cognizant of the work performed in other analytical projects.
• Collaborate with Chemists and utilize previous experience to develop a solid understanding of the analytical processes and procedures performed at the 222-S Laboratory.
• Review analytical data for completeness and technical validity, interact with chemists to resolve data review questions, author project reports, and assist in sample management.
• Coordinate analyses of customer samples, including monitoring of quality requirements, to meet project deliverables.
• Prepare informational packages describing analytical work scope and distribute them to analytical work groups.
• Prepare and give kick-off project presentations to analytical staff for assigned projects.
• Coordinate and arrange sample shipment to off-site laboratories. Verify receipt and prepare documentation.
• Track samples through the analytical process at the laboratory, including final disposition.
• Coordinate proper electronic storage of data deliverables in the project file and oversee the upload of electronic deliverables to the customer's database.
• Coordinate disposition of samples using the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and interface with sample custodians for sample disposal activities at the end of the analytical project cycle.
• Contact customers to arrange sample returns, as needed.
• Proactively serve customers by ensuring project due dates, schedule, and quality commitments are met.
• Other duties as assigned.

• BS in Chemistry or other scientific discipline and 7 years related experience.
• Strong knowledge of radiochemistry, organic chemistry, and/or Inorganic chemistry along with significant applicable lab experience.
• Intermediate proficiency of Microsoft Office programs (particularly Word and Excel).
• Excellent communication/interpersonal, organizational, and client relation skills.
• Experience with writing technical reports.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage several projects simultaneously.
• Commitment to analytical excellence and unwavering ethics.
• Ability to collaborate with a high-performing work team and support other projects upon short notice.
• Strong attention to detail and customer service skills that focus on quality, schedule, and compliance with technical requirements.

• BS in Chemistry or other scientific discipline and 10 years related experience.
• Analytical Chemistry (Inorganic and Organic) and Radiological laboratory work experience.
• Demonstrated scientific communication skills, knowledge of laboratory operations and quality assurance practices.
• Advanced Proficiency of Microsoft Office programs (particularly Word and Excel).

Grade 18: $106,663 - $134,588

Grade 20: $129,063 - $162,688

The grade level offered to the selected candidate will be based on business needs and the candidate's education, training, and/or relevant experience.

PSI offers full-time, benefits eligible employees a competitive total compensation package that includes paid leave, and options for employer sponsored group medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, AD&D coverage, legal services, identity theft, and accident insurance. Flexible spending account and health saving account options offer pre-tax savings for qualified medical, dental, and vision expenses. The company sponsored 401(k) retirement plan has an employer contribution match that is immediately vested. We invest in the professional growth of our employees through professional courses, certifications, and tuition reimbursement programs.

It is company policy to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination, are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities will be provided. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources by emailing HRDepartment@plan-sys.com, or by dialing 703-575-8400.