Scientist - Nondestructive Assay (NDA)
CPCCo
Richland, WA
JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Assays, Compensation Management, Compensation and Benefits, Electronics, Environmental Impact, Hazardous Materials/Substances, Health Physics, Microsoft Excel, Nuclear Engineering, Nuclear Waste, Quality Assurance, Risk Management, Safety/Work Safety, Spectroscopy, Statistics, System Validation, United States Citizen, United States Department of Energy (DOE), Waste Management
LOCATION
Richland, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Title
Scientist - Nondestructive Assay (NDA)
Position Number
40830
Company
Central Plateau Cleanup Comp
City/State
Richland, WA
Location
Hanford/200W
Posted
01/15/2026
Closes
01/29/2026
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Full/Part-Time
Full-Time
Job Duties/Scope Of Work
WORK SAFE, MAKE A DIFFERENCE, AND BE A PART OF HISTORY WITH THE CPCCo TEAM!
At Central Plateau Cleanup Company (CPCCo), located in Richland, Washington, we are working to provide a sustainable future for the historic Hanford area through the protection of the Columbia River and the remediation of the Central Plateau. To achieve our mission, we need exceptionally talented, innovative, and driven people to help us reduce risks on the Hanford Site by removing some of the most hazardous waste streams and facilities in the Department of Energy (DOE) complex. If you would like to work with a highly skilled workforce to achieve unique and challenging goals that critically impact our environment and community, this is your chance to be a part of our legacy!
The Nondestructive Assay (NDA) organization provides NDA support throughout the CPCCo project, and is responsible for the certification, and technical validity of NDA systems, procedures, and data. We also support HMIS Safeguards and Security Measurement Control and Accountability (MC&A), Criticality Safety, Nuclear Safety, and waste management requirements.
The responsibilities of the NDA Scientist include, but are not limited to, the following:
* Performing NDA technical measurement oversight, NDA data quantification and qualification, and NDA quality assurance validation.
* Providing planning assistance for NDA capabilities required for D&D activities for D4 End States (D4ES) and other Hanford Projects as needed.
* Providing direction and oversight to HAMTC bargaining unit personnel.
* Understanding the Waste Projects and Operations waste acceptance criteria.
Basic Qualifications
* Senior Level Grade 18: Bachelor's degree in an engineering or scientific discipline with 6 or more years of relevant experience
* Principal Level Grade 19: Bachelor's degree in an engineering or scientific discipline with 8 or more years of relevant experience.
The higher posted level has greater scope, complexity, authority, impact. The level offered to the selected candidate will be based on the needs of the company and the candidate's education, training, and/or experience
Desired Qualifications
* Familiarity with the setup and use of gamma spectroscopy or other NDA equipment.
* Knowledgeable in one or more of the following areas: Statistics, Radiochemistry, Electronics, Health Physics, Nuclear Engineering, Nuclear Safety, and Quality Assurance.
* Familiarity with commercial NDA Software.
* Familiarity with in-situ measurement methodology.
* Experience in developing and working with MicrosoftTM Excel spreadsheets.
* Experience with safeguard, waste, and D&D.
* Familiarity with fixed NDA systems.
* Experience performing duties as a Radioactive Source Custodian.
* Ability to qualify as Fissile Handler/Supervisor.
* NDA experience or NDA field experience.
Compensation & Benefits
In accordance with the CPCCo salary determination process, CPCCo takes into consideration the level of assigned job duties and responsibilities, and the candidate's education, training, and/or experience relative to internal peers and the external labor market. CPCCo will not solicit salary history for candidates.
Expected annualized pay range based on full time schedule (40 hours per week):
Career Level Grade 18: $94,750 - $151,800
Career Level Grade 19: $104,200 - $166,650
In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for variable pay awards.
CPCCo's generous benefits package offers medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k) employer match and paid time off. For a full list of benefits please see https://cpcco.hanford.gov/page.cfm/EmployeeBenefits
Relocation Funding Provided
No
U.S. Citizenship Required
Yes
Clearance Required
No
Job Classification
Exempt
Shift Work Required
No
CPCCo is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and abides by federal, state, and local statutory requirements, including CFR 41 60-1.4 - Equal Opportunity, CFR 41 60-300.5 - Veterans, CFR 41 60-741.5 - Disabilities, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
CPCCo provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and job applicants and prohibits discrimination without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, pregnancy status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, training, and terms of employment.
If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA) while applying for a position with CPCCo, please e-mail ^CPCCo_EEO. Note: Please do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of an application.
If you have any difficulties while applying for a position, please send an email to ^CPCCo Human Resources.
Applicants and employees have rights under Federal Employment Laws and are protected under federal law against discrimination. To view information regarding these rights, please click on these links:
Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
Pay Transparency Policy Statement
Family Medical Leave Act
Employee Polygraph Protection Act
WA State Paid Family Medical Leave
Central Plateau Cleanup Company (CPCCo) is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and supports diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. CPCCo is an E-Verify employer.
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