Brian Anderson
About Brian Anderson
Brian Anderson is a scientist and chemist with extensive experience in radiochemistry and instrumentation. He has worked at Amentum since 2019 and has held various roles in organizations such as VNS Federal Services and Fluor Corporation.
Work at Amentum
Brian Anderson has been employed at Amentum as a Scientist/Chemist since 2019. In this role, he is based in Richland, Washington, where he is responsible for the efficient operation of the 222-S Radiochemistry Laboratory's various counting systems, including alpha, beta, gamma-ray, and liquid scintillation counting systems. His work involves developing operation and calibration procedures for laboratory instrumentation, ensuring that the counting room operates effectively.
Previous Employment History
Prior to his current position, Brian Anderson held several roles in the field of science and engineering. He worked as a Senior Scientist at VNS Federal Services from 2012 to 2019, contributing to projects at the 222-S Laboratory at the Hanford Site. Before that, he served as a Senior NDA Engineer at Fluor Corporation from 2004 to 2011. His earlier experience includes working as a Senior Electrical Engineer at Safe Sites of Colorado LLC from 1994 to 1998 and as a Scientist at Canberra Industries from 1999 to 2002.
Education and Expertise
Brian Anderson earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, completing his studies from 1985 to 1990. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in developing and documenting data acquisition and analysis software for neutron and gamma ray NDA instrumentation systems, utilizing programming languages such as LabVIEW and C, along with Microsoft Excel.
Security Clearance History
Brian Anderson has maintained a Department of Energy 'Q' level security clearance during multiple periods from 1992 to 2003 and held an 'L' level clearance from 2005 to 2011. This security clearance has enabled him to work on sensitive projects within the nuclear and radiochemistry fields, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and safeguarding classified information.
Training and Development Initiatives
In addition to his technical responsibilities, Brian Anderson develops training programs for counting room instrumentation technicians. His focus on training ensures that personnel are well-equipped to operate and maintain complex counting systems, contributing to the overall efficiency and safety of laboratory operations.