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Be ready to discuss chemical engineering fundamentals, past experimental or process work, safety culture, and how you communicate results. Review PNNL’s mission and recent public work (e.g., AI for permitting, materials/processing research) via lab and DOE news rather than generic prep scripts.
Strong fit if you want applied research at a DOE national lab in Richland, with rigorous science, collaboration, and public-mission impact. Less ideal if you need remote work or pure commercial product engineering.
As a Chemical Engineer 3 at PNNL, a typical day may mix process design and analysis, lab or pilot-scale experiments, safety and quality documentation, and collaboration with multidisciplinary research teams on DOE-aligned projects (e.g., materials processing, environmental or energy systems). Work is grounded in experimental rigor and mission-driven research, not product-only commercial R&D.
Strengthen core chemical engineering (mass/energy balances, transport, kinetics, process safety), experimental design, data analysis, and technical writing for DOE environments. Domain depth in materials, separations, or nuclear/chemical processing is useful where project work demands it. No certification list was provided for this family.
No. The listing is for Richland, Benton County (remote flag is off).
It is a DOE Office of Science national laboratory doing research in energy, environment, security, and related science from its Richland campus and other sites.
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Website: pnnl.gov
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is one of the United States Department of Energy national laboratories, managed by the Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Science. The main campus of the laboratory is in Richland, Washington, with additional research facilities around the country.
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CHEMICAL ENGINEER 3 - Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - Richland, Benton County The Opportunity Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is seeking a Chemical Engineer to join our team in Richland, Benton County. As part of the Science & Technology directorates, this role will contribute to cutting-edge research and development projects focused on national security, earth and biological sciences, physical and computational sciences, and energy and environmental solutions. What You'll Do Conduct advanced research in chemical engineering principles and practices to support various scientific initiatives at PNNL. Develop and implement innovative methodologies for the analysis of complex systems and processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, execute, and analyze experiments and tests. Prepare technical reports, presentations, and other documentation to communicate findings and recommendations. Stay current with advancements in chemical engineering through continued education and professional development activities. Skills & Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field; Master’s or Ph.D. preferred. Minimum of 5 years of experience in chemical engineering, with increasing responsibility in research and development. Strong analytical skills and ability to solve complex problems using advanced mathematical models and software tools. Proficiency in laboratory techniques and equipment used in chemical engineering research. Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment. Why Join Pacific Northwest National Laboratory PNNL offers an unparalleled opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking scientific discoveries that address some of the world's most pressing challenges. Our employees enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a vibrant work culture dedicated to innovation and excellence. Join us in making a difference! Apply Today To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there.
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