Job Description

The Savannah River National Laboratory's Nuclear Measurements Group seeks radiochemist/analytical chemist/electrochemist/physicist/nuclear scientist to support our analytical services and assist with research and development in our Laboratories. The successful candidate would learn and support quantitative dissolution and analysis of nuclear material utilizing several electrochemical techniques including coulometry and high precision titration.

Preferred disciplines are chemistry or physics, with a concentration in Radiochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Nuclear Physics, Nuclear Chemistry, or Physics, but applicants having related disciplines will be considered. The candidate will be expected to:
(1) Support work applying these measurement techniques to a wide variety of complex sample matrices in the DOE Complex;
(2) Assist with accurate, detailed, and timely written updates and reports associated with work scope.

Responsibilities

In addition to analysis execution, are the support of proposals to apply techniques to the to the wide variety of complex sample matrices found in the DOE complex; and supporting the establishment of excellent technical credibility by contributing toward meeting department missions and goals.

This role will include the performance of a variety of laboratory support functions including but not limited to assistance with procedure development and safety documentation. The position requires positive teamwork, a willingness to problem-solve and work through puzzles, and personal/professional accountability.

Productive technical interfaces with mentors, senior scientists, and management are required to assure quality analytical results are provided in a timely and safe manner.

Typical Scope Description

• Uses basic logic and common sense to arrive at solutions.
• Develops partnerships with internal team members.
• Able to communicate well in straight-forward situations.
• Understands their own job and how the role interacts with their team.
• Knowledgeable about their specific job.
• Implements changes provided by management.
• Completes routine and repetitive tasks where tasks are straightforward.
• Works safely with particular attention to quality.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• Maintains appropriate level government security clearance.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• The successful candidate must have a degree in chemistry or physics (or related field): BS + 0-3 yrs; MS + 0-2 yrs; PhD + 0-1 yrs. relevant experience.
• For ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, US Citizenship is Legally Required
• Must be able to perform work in radiological environments requiring protective equipment such as respirators.

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiarity or experience in one or more of the following areas is preferred:

• Electrochemical techniques
• Nuclear decay processes
• Quantitative analytical processes including performing dilutions, preparing spikes, and preparing QC standards
• Radioactive material handling
• Statistics
• Working in and maintaining a radiological glovebox
• Nuclear material accountancy

About Us

"We put science to work!"

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is a multi-program laboratory applying state of the art science and practical, high-value, cost-effective solutions to complex technical problems to protect the nation. Located at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Savannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken SC, the laboratory develops and deploys innovative technologies to address some of the nation's environmental, energy, and national security challenges.

Battelle Savannah River Alliance (BSRA) is constantly assessing trends to provide the best possible benefits to our workforce. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce.

Some of the *Benefits offered to employees include:

*Benefits vary based upon employment status

• Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company provided seed
• Short & Long Term Disability (company paid)
• Life Insurance Non-Contributory 1X salary (company paid)
• AD&D Non-contributory 1x salary (company paid)
• Savings & Investment plan:
• Qualified Non-Elective Company Contribution of 5% each pay period with immediate vesting
• Company match 50 cents/dollar up to 8% (3 yr. vesting in company match)
• Contributory Life Insurance up to 5x Salary with $1M Cap
• Contributory AD&D (employee, spouse and children)
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Employee Assistance Plan

BSRA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. BSRA is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. Please email us at SRNLRecruiting@srnl.doe.gov with any questions regarding the hiring process or to request an accommodation.

About the Team

SRNL's Environmental & Legacy Management (ELM) Directorate closely collaborates with the Department of Energy (DOE) and site contractors to develop, mature, and apply science and technology needed to resolve environmental challenges and advance legacy management missions. As the lead laboratory for Environmental Management (DOE-EM) and Legacy Management (DOE-LM), SRNL applies our talent and expertise to develop and deploy innovative approaches and technologies to reduce risk, cost, and schedule of environmental cleanup and nuclear material processing. Additionally, ELM is using our competencies to develop new materials and processes for a range of clean energy applications.