Chemical/Critical Materials Separations Expert

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Materials Separations Expert to work in our Chemical Separations department. Our team works a 9x80 schedule located out of our Idaho Falls facility with every other Friday off. You will report to the Department Manager. You will provide technical, strategic, and human capital leadership for the Chemical Separations Group within the Materials Separations and Analysis Department of the Energy, Environment, Science & Technology (EES&T) Directorate at INL. This group oversees and leads nationally recognized research, development, and deployment (RD&D) of technologies focused on separations for energy critical materials as well as strategic materials of important to national defense. Responsibilities Include: You will: 1) Coach junior staff members in the separations group. 2) Conduct modern research in separations sciences and engineering within their specialized discipline. 3) Implement research in the laboratory environment at both the bench-scale and pilot-scale; 4) Disseminate research results to the external technical community and DOE. 6) Identify new funding opportunities and capture new funding for new RD&D work for the Department. 7) Participate in mission/strategy sessions with other senior R&D leaders at INL. 8) Develop, augment, and maintain the group’s existing technical capability base. 9) Act as a national authority having expertise in their given field and discipline. 10) Serve as a spokesperson for the Department and the broader INL organization at national meetings; possess,

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements: - Advanced degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Physics, or a related physical science field with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience or 8 years of relevant experience after the date of achieving a Ph.D. U.S. Citizenship required. Author H-index >15 You will be experienced and published in any the following general separations technologies areas: • Electrochemical, electrowinning, advanced redox leaching • Solvent extraction (hydrometallurgy, solvometallurgy, supercritical fluid), extractive metallurgy • Ion exchange • Membrane processes, filtration processes • Crystallization • Chromatographic separations • Beneficiation (gravity, magnetic, flotation, sortation, etc.) • Sorbents, complexants, molecular recognition, MOF’s, ZIF’s, ionic liquids, etc. - You must be a US Citizen. Job Information: - The pay range for this position is: Level 4 ($109,260 - $223,908) / Level 5 ($130,980 - $268,680). At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials. - You are required to show a demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment. - Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills. Benefits and Relocation - Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts - 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match - Paid time off (personal leave) - Employee Education Program (tuition assistance) - Comprehensive Relocation Package - Benefit eligibility subject multiple factors, including employment status and position classification. INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy’s mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 5,800 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to discover new science and development technologies that underpin the nation’s nuclear and renewable energy, national security, and environmental missions. Selective Service Requirements To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov. Equal Employment Opportunity Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Reasonable Accommodation We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Other Information When applying to positions please provide a resume and answer all questions on the following screens. Applicants, who fail to provide a resume or answer the questions, may be deemed ineligible for consideration. INL does not accept resumes from third-party vendors unsolicited.

Salary : $109,260 - $223,908