Job Description Summary

The CHEMET Lab Chemist is a key technical contributor for a laboratory that performs metallurgical and chemical analyses supporting the production of commercial nuclear fuel for commercial nuclear power plants. In this hands-on position, you will be responsible for laboratory safety and efficient, compliant laboratory activities.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities :
Chemist for the Chemet Laboratory, which performs environmental, metallurgical, spectrographic, and wet chemistry analyses supporting Wilmington site manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities include:

• Support Global Nuclear Fuel’s nuclear safety culture, where work is performed with an overriding priority on integrity, safety, security, and quality.
• Work effectively and make positive contributions in a dynamic team environment. Partner with manufacturing operations ensuring consistent delivery of analyses required to meet customer and operations requirements.
• Identify technical solutions to complex chemical and materials challenges in support of new products or emerging issues.
• Apply appropriate use of laboratory, analytical and statistical techniques.
• Perform data and statistical analysis using strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Develop and implement continuous improvement of laboratory processes. Identify, troubleshoot and modernize laboratory equipment and techniques as appropriate.
• Create, review, and update laboratory procedures for qualification, operations and safety compliance activities.
• Obtain certification as Chemet Lab Area Engineer and Area Manager. Interface with a variety of individuals with diverse backgrounds, including internal and external stakeholders.
• Train team members in sound techniques and proper operation of laboratory instruments, programs and processes. Understand computer hardware, software and network system fundamentals, and perform basic maintenance and troubleshooting to these systems.
• Perform basic administration to laboratory information management system (LIMS). Understand fundamentals of Oracle relational database system. Retrieve data from LIMS using SQL for auditing, data evaluation, or other similar purposes. 
• Serve as the backup Chemet laboratory team leader, and perform work delegated by Lab Manager. Provide team direction to support business needs, including work assignments, scheduling of overtime, and training as needed. Ensure team members are provided adequate training and support to assure safe and compliant laboratory practices that comply with the Chemical Hygiene Plan in a nuclear regulated environment.
• Support, encourage, and facilitate excellent Human Performance and Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Perform selected non-daily testing and non-routine testing to support production and troubleshooting. Understand capital expense budgeting and procurement processes. Lead or participate in equipment selection, purchasing, method development, procedure writing, and training, etc.

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements :

• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical discipline such as Chemistry, Metallurgy, Material Science, or Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a chemical laboratory, including laboratory equipment troubleshooting.
• Technical proficiency with at least four of the following: (a) wet chemical methods (i.e. titrimetric, gravimetric, colorimetric, chromatographic); (b) inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICPMS); (c) inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICPOES); (d) chromatographs and vacuum systems; (e) elemental analysis, including Carbon, Nitrogen, Hydrogen, and Oxygen, etc.; (f) metallography / ceramographic analysis, preparation and evaluation techniques; (g) mechanical testing (tensile, bend and compression testing, hardness testing); (h) corrosion testing (aqueous and super-heated steam corrosion evaluations).

Eligibility Requirements:

• Understanding of computer system fundamentals including relational databases, computer hardware and software, and computer networks. Experience operating and programming the laboratory information management system (LIMS).
• Proficiency and experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook). Strong communication and teaming skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• Ability and willingness to cover off-shifts. Regular shift assignment will be day shift. Ability to operate computers. Ability and willingness to work with acids, bases, solvents, radioactive materials, and other hazardous materials. Ability and willingness to follow strict radiation protection, criticality, and industrial safety regulations. Must achieve a passing score on required Nuclear Safety Training.
• GEV will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. GEV will require proof of status prior to employment.

Desired Characteristics :

• Technical/Scientific Master's or PhD Degree. Experience working in Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regulated environment. Demonstrated ability to perform data and statistical analysis. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Six Sigma or Lean manufacturing certification. Practical experience with identifying opportunities for and designing changes to processes based on Lean.

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401 (k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

 

 

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $91,700.00 and $152,700.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

 

 

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

 

 

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on January 16, 2026.

 

 

Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

 

 

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.