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# Radiochemistry Data Specialist

- **Company:** BWX Technologies, Inc.
- **Location:** Lynchburg, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheets, Data Reduction, Microsoft Office
- **Published:** October 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.nexxt.com/job.asp?id=3468766340&tx=JT9284TYZ&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* A minimum of a bachelor's degree in chemistry or a related science is required.
 * A minimum of six (6) years of experience in radiochemistry is required.
 * Must have strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to adapt to the demands of a specialty lab setting.
 * Must be proficient in radiochemistry techniques, data reduction/quality assurance, and report preparation.
 * Must be able to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
 * Must have good organizational skills and attention to detail.
 * Must be proficient using Microsoft office programs, particularly Excel and Word.
 * Must be a U.S. citizen with no dual citizenship.
 * Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Prior experience handling radioactive materials is a plus., Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Position requires U.S. citizenship with (no dual citizenship) ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test and previous employment reference verifications.

## Description

As our Radiochemistry Data Specialist will perform data reduction, review and validate datasets generated from environmental and high activity samples., The position will be in the Lynchburg, VA Nuclear Operations Group Technologies office.

Your Day to Day as a Radiochemistry Data Specialist:

 * Organize raw instrument data and bench notes.
 * Collaborate with radiochemists and lab technicians to ensure accurate data collection and processing.
 * Perform radiochemistry data reduction (e.g. gamma spectroscopy, gross alpha/beta, liquid scintillation, alpha spectroscopy) using Excel based spreadsheets and other programs.
 * Maintain and update quality control charts.
 * Prepare technical reports and summaries for internal and external customers.
 * Support laboratory audits and inspections.