Chemist -100094

Manufacturing Sciences Corporation 
Build. Learn. Grow. Do Work That Matters.

Why Join MSC?

Manufacturing Sciences Corporation (MSC) isn’t just another manufacturer—we’re one of a kind.  With more than 35 years of specialized experience working with depleted uranium, MSC is the only commercial organization in the world capable of casting, rolling, and machining depleted uranium products.

Our work supports critical industries, and we do it in an environmentally responsible, safety-first, and highly controlled facility.  Just as important, we believe our people are the foundation of our success.  We believe our team has Unparalleled Performance and Unmatched Dedication. Many of our employees stay with us for years—even decades—because they’re respected, supported, and challenged to grow.

If you’re looking for a hands-on role where your work truly matters and where you can build a long-term career, MSC may be the place for you.

The Opportunity: Chemist

Bring your skills to a hands-on laboratory role supporting the testing of depleted uranium, natural uranium, oxides, and other non-ferrous metals. As our Chemist, you will help deliver reliable, traceable results by preparing and analyzing samples, supporting method validation and implementation, maintaining instruments, applying quality controls, and promoting safe laboratory practices. This is an opportunity to solve technical problems, improve laboratory processes, and collaborate with colleagues across engineering and applied uranium technologies.

What you’ll do

• Prepare, interpret, document, and communicate accurate, traceable analytical results.
• Collaborate with the Analytical Chemist and Chemical Engineer to improve or adapt test methods, formulas, and laboratory processes.
• Prepare and safely handle solutions, compounds, reagents, and samples in line with storage, quality, and safety requirements.
• Complete routine and non-routine analyses using appropriate technical equipment and instruments.
• Clean and calibrate instruments, perform basic troubleshooting, and apply contamination controls that keep laboratory operations dependable.
• Communicate priorities, technical issues, and findings clearly across the team.

How you’ll make an impact

• Analytical testing and sample preparation
• Prepare samples, test solutions, compounds, and reagents; conduct routine and non-routine analyses; interpret and report results.
• Utilize laboratory methods and validation
• Support the development, validation, implementation, and improvement of chemical testing methods and protocols.
• Instrument operation and care
• Use appropriate analytical equipment; perform cleaning, calibration, general maintenance, and first-line troubleshooting.
• Quality control and contamination prevention
• Apply quality-control checks and handling practices that help prevent contamination of compounds, samples, and equipment.
• Consistently follow laboratory safety procedures and protocols and help maintain safe lab operations.
• Utilize your problem-solving and judgment skills
• Investigate testing or workflow issues, evaluate information, and make sound decisions within the scope of the role.
• Planning, accuracy, and prioritization
• Organize work, manage competing priorities, multitask when needed, and maintain strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Work cross-functionally, coordinate priorities, solve problems with others, and communicate findings effectively in writing and verbally.
• Use Microsoft 365 applications and collaboration tools to document, communicate, and coordinate work.

What you’ll bring

We value capability gained through education, training, and relevant experience.  We encourage you to apply if your background demonstrates the skills needed to succeed in this work, including through an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Working knowledge of chemistry or a related scientific field, demonstrated through a bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare samples and reagents and perform analytical laboratory work with accuracy.
• Working knowledge of laboratory safety procedures and protocols.
• Ability to organize work, manage competing priorities, take initiative, and work independently when needed.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate across functions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications and collaboration tools.

Nice to have

• Experience supporting laboratory or quality activities in a metal fabrication environment.
• Familiarity with government contract requirements and compliance.

Additional responsibilities

As business and laboratory needs evolve, you may take on other duties that are reasonably related to the role.

Ready to put your chemistry expertise to work? Apply to join our Oak Ridge team and help strengthen the quality, safety, and reliability of our laboratory operations.

Manufacturing Sciences Corporation is an EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and make all hiring decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.