Quality Control Lab Assistant Jobs in Tennessee (NOW HIRING)

Position Summary
Join a team where your curiosity, precision, and passion for quality directly shape products that matter. As a Quality Control Technician, you'll play a hands-on role in ensuring every component meets rigorous standards. You'll use analytical instruments, run meaningful tests, and bring insights that help elevate our products to the next level. If you enjoy problem-solving, working with advanced lab equipment, and making an impact through scientific accuracy, this role is for you.
What You'll Do
• Carry out accurate analyses using standard test methods and deliver timely, reliable data
• Operate analytical instruments (balances, ovens, wet chemistry tools, tensile testing equipment, and more)
• Keep laboratory equipment calibrated and functioning at peak performance
• Record results in lab logbooks, worksheets, and information systems
• Verify data to ensure compliance with specifications and quality standards
• Collaborate with engineers and managers to communicate findings
• Document, investigate, and help resolve nonconformance issues
• Identify and troubleshoot abnormal inspection results or equipment inconsistencies
• Conduct Measurement System Analysis to support data integrity
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe lab environment
• Follow all safety policies and promote safe work habits
• Train new team members on QC test methods and procedures
• Monitor supply inventory and initiate reorders as needed
• Contribute to additional project work as assigned
We'd Love to Hear from Candidates With
• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Physics, or similar; OR
• Associate degree in chemical technology (or equivalent) with 1+ year QC lab experience; OR
• High School diploma with 3+ years of QC lab experience
• Strong understanding of laboratory equipment, analytical techniques, and data reporting
• Ability to perform basic calibration tasks
• Solid math skills (averages, percentages, metric conversions)
• Basic knowledge of statistical techniques and data trend evaluation
• Hands-on experience with lab equipment, chemical handling, and safe lab practices
• Ability to write clear procedures and reports
• Strong attention to detail, professionalism, and commitment to following SOPs
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Ability to obtain (or currently possess) a DOE Q-level security clearance
A Successful Candidate Also Brings
• Experience with gravimetric analysis and tensile testing
• Ability to calibrate lab equipment or coordinate with calibration service providers
• Skill in troubleshooting and performing minor repairs on lab instruments
• Experience with internal quality audits
• Background in regulated environments (nuclear, aerospace, medical devices)
Pay
Estimated Starting Base Salary Range: $64,248 - $107,080. This position is Bonus eligible. Centrus considers several factors when extending job offers, including but not limited to candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. While the posted range reflects the anticipated hiring range for this position, compensation above the range may be considered for candidates with exceptional qualifications and directly relevant experience.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
This position will require a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.
Centrus Energy and all subsidiaries shall abide by the applicable legal requirements. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.
This position requires the successful candidate to obtain and maintain a Q security clearance. Candidates for positions requiring a security clearance are required to be tested for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in 10 CFR 707.4 prior to an offer of employment being made. In addition, once employed, employees will become part of a random drug testing program and may also be tested in the event of any incident causing injury or causing damage to property, or if it is determined that there is a reasonable suspicion the employee is under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This position will require preemployment background check on the part of the Company and in order to receive a Q security clearance, a background investigation by the Federal government. Subsequent Federal government reinvestigations may be required.
Centrus Energy Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer