Job Description
The Savannah River National Laboratory’s Nuclear Measurements Group seeks a highly experienced, career-level radiochemist to support our radioanalytical service groups as well as support the research portfolio of the Nuclear Measurements and Radiochemistry Laboratories. The work scope will include developing and implementing specialized analysis schemes for isotopes of interest in a variety of matrices, for a variety of end-use-objectives.
In addition, the candidate will be required to lead and support research proposals leveraging existing, and expanding, capabilities within the team, as well as the Laboratory.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be required to provide conceptual and practical expertise in radiochemical separations, nuclear decay processes, and nuclear and spectroscopic counting protocols to support a vast portfolio of customers, matrices, samples, and data quality objectives. They will need to solve complex scientific and/or technical problems utilizing their understanding of radiochemistry and nuclear counting (and associated technologies). They must bring extensive knowledge in chemistry, separations, counting systems (gamma, alpha, liquid scintillation) and the ability to innovatively combine laboratory and counting schemes to quantify hundreds of isotopes efficiently and accurately in high activity matrices as well as environmental samples.
Success in the position will also require the initiation of proposals to apply radiochemistry and nuclear 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 complex problems; and establishing excellent technical credibility through contributions to department missions and goals, which may be demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications, technical reports, presentations, preparing submitting 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, 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
- Must have a degree and demonstrable experience directly related to the role in radiochemistry, nuclear chemistry, nuclear physics, or nuclear/radiological engineering
- BS + 7-9 yrs; MS + 6-8 yrs; PhD + 5-7 yrs
- Strong oral/written communication skills.
- In depth experience in the following areas is highly desirable:
- Developing and performing complex radiochemistry separations
- Set-up and use of nuclear measurements systems (gamma PHA, alpha PHA, liquid scintillation counters, proportional counters)
- Familiarity with interpreting ICP-MS data in conjunction with radiochemical data
- Ability to develop and support creatively combined laboratory methods and counting protocols to quantify materials of interest
- This position will require selected candidate to be able to obtain a DOE Security Clearance (Q).
Preferred Qualifications
- Solves complex scientific and/or technical problems.
- Takes a new perspective on existing solutions.
- Exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.
- 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.
- Works safely with particular attention to quality.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
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.
