Job Description
The Savannah River National Laboratory’s Nuclear Measurements Group seeks experienced nuclear chemist to support our nondestructive assay and radioanalytical service groups as well as support the research portfolio of the Nuclear Measurements and Radiochemistry Laboratories. The successful candidate would provide expertise in one or more of these four key areas:
- Conducting gamma- and neutron-based non-destructive assays and modeling of various materials;
- Providing expertise in nuclear measurement research and development to support the needs of various government agencies, including several offices within the U.S. Department of Energy;
- Supporting a wide customer base by conducting novel and routine nuclear measurements on various sample types;
- Developing and deploying innovative nuclear measurement systems.
Responsibilities
Success in the position will require the initiation and support of proposals to apply nuclear measurement techniques to the to the wide variety of complex sample matrices found in the DOE complex; development and application of technical experience and other technical resources in SRNL and external resources to resolve complex problems.; and establishing excellent technical credibility by contributing toward meeting department missions and goals, which may be demonstrated by issuing reports, making presentations, preparing peer-reviewed technical articles and patents, and /or being involved in national technical organizations.
Success in this position will include the performance of a variety of laboratory support functions including but not limited to procedure development, safety documentation, personnel training, instrument procurement, and the installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of analytical instrumentation and associated support equipment. The position requires positive teamwork, a willingness to problem-solve and work through puzzles, and personal/professional accountability.
Productive technical interfaces with customers, SRNL researchers, sample planners, and management are required to assure quality analytical results are provided in a timely and safe manner and to provide timely solutions to research or analytical process problems.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred
The successful candidate must have a PhD degree in nuclear chemistry, nuclear physics, or nuclear/radiological engineering, must be a U.S. citizen, and must be able to perform work in radiological environments requiring protective equipment such as respirators. Familiarity or experience in one or more of the following areas is preferred:
- Configuration of nuclear measurements systems
- Charged particle/gamma-ray detection
- Analog pulse-processing electronics
- Radiation transport code modeling (i.e., MCNP, Microshield, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications
- Practices investigative techniques to determine the best approach.
- Creates internal alliances outside the immediate team or department.
- Understands how their role relates to others on the team and the role of the team.
- Understands their discipline and good conceptualization of processes.
- Develops respect for ideas and proposals within the department.
- Uses common sense to resolve routine issues.
- Works safely with particular attention to quality. Complies with all policies and standards. Maintain appropriate level government security clearance.
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.
