James F. is a Senior Scientist at Savannah River National Laboratory, a position held since March 2022. Previously, James served as a Scientist at Halocarbon from October 2014 to March 2022, where responsibilities included new test method development using spectroscopy and chromatography, as well as involvement in multimillion-dollar projects focused on marketing and process development. Earlier roles included Quality Control Assistant Supervisor and Laboratory Technician, overseeing lab technicians and conducting analytical testing on various products. James began a career in chemistry as an Intern Chemist at Halocarbon Products Corporation in 2013. James holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from the University of South Carolina, earned in 2014.
Savannah River National Laboratory
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is a multidiscipline research and development center, where accomplished scientists and engineers solve the Nation’s most challenging environmental and security problems. With a staff of more than 1,100 dedicated and safety-focused professionals, SRNL protects the nation by applying science to global security, the environment and the energy economy. The laboratory uses its unique scientific and engineering expertise to develop and deploy practical solutions with high returns on investment for the Nation. SRNL innovations include advances in energy storage technology, materials science, and nuclear non-proliferation. The laboratory also provides field-proven expertise for environmental cleanup and managing the Nation’s nuclear materials. SRNL conducts research in specialized laboratories for the safe study and handling of radioactive materials, laboratories for ultra-sensitive measurement and analysis of radioactive materials, internationally accredited analytical laboratories, and the only radiological crime investigation laboratory in the U.S. Working with an established network of industry, academic, and public partners, SRNL has advanced scientific discovery and commercial innovation. SRNL also fuels the Nation’s economy by licensing its patented technologies to private companies for commercialization. Whether it is optimizing chemical processes to safely dispose of legacy nuclear waste, collaborating with partners on grid security or using its expertise in nuclear materials science to make the world safer, SRNL works every day to secure the nation’s future.