Job Description
The Savannah River National Laboratory’s Nuclear Measurements Group seeks early-career physicist/nuclear scientist/nuclear engineer (Entry Level Nuclear/Radiochemist) to support our analytical services, research, and development in our Nuclear Measurements and Radiochemistry Laboratories.
The successful candidate would provide expertise in one or more of these three key areas:
- Conducting gamma- and neutron-based non-destructive assays and modeling of various materials;
- Providing support 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 and/or radiochemical separations on various sample matrices containing a wide range (environmental to high-dose) of radioactivity.
Preferred disciplines are Nuclear Physics, Nuclear Chemistry, Physics, Chemistry, or Nuclear/Radiological Engineering, but applicants having related disciplines will be considered.
Responsibilities
The candidate will be expected to:
- Support work applying radioanalytical and nuclear measurement techniques to the wide variety of complex sample matrices and nuclear processes in the DOE Complex;
- Assist with design, development, and implementation of nuclear counting systems;
- Perform destructive analyses in radiological laboratories and radiological containment units, including hoods and glove boxes;
- Provide accurate, detailed, and timely written updates and reports associated with work scope.
Success in the position will require team execution of proposals to apply nuclear and radiochemical measurement techniques 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 moderately-complex problems; and establishing excellent technical credibility through contributions to 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/professional organizations.
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:
- B.S. in physics, nuclear physics, nuclear chemistry, radiochemistry, nuclear/radiological engineering, or related discipline.
- Must be able to perform work in radiological environments requiring protective equipment such as respirators.
- This position will require selected candidate to be able to obtain a DOE Security Clearance (Q).
Preferred Qualifications
Functional experience in one or more of the following areas is preferred:
- Field measurements of gamma radiation and/or neutrons
- Configuration of nuclear measurements systems
- Laboratory gamma, alpha, and beta spectroscopy, plus experience in spectroscopic data analysis
- Radioactive material handling
- Radiation transport code modeling (i.e., MCNP, Microshield, etc.)
- Radiochemical separations
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-Contributary 1X salary (company paid)
- AD&D Non-contributary 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 yrs. vesting in company match)
- Contributory Life Insurance up to 5x Salary with $1M Cap
- Contributory AD&D (employee, spouse and children)
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Plan
- SRNL offers a competitive relocation package to ease the transition process. Domestic and international relocation assistance is available for certain positions.
For more information about our benefits, working here, and living here, visit the
“About” tab at www.srnl.doe.gov .
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.
