The Idaho National Laboratory’s (INL) Radiation Measurements Laboratory (RML) at the Advanced Test Reactor (ATR), a group within the Materials and Fuels Complex (MFC) Analytical Laboratories (AL), is seeking a Radiation Measurement Laboratory Technician, to perform radiation measurements of radioactive material supporting ATR. Our team works a 4x10 schedule located at the Advanced Test Reactor with every Friday off. Responsibilities: - Performing gamma-ray spectroscopy using high-purity germanium detectors: - Quality assurance measurements, - Routine sample handling, tracking, measurement, and reporting, - Handling of radioactive material, - Tracking, measurement, and reporting samples, - Maintaining sensitive radiation detection equipment: - Handling liquid nitrogen for detector cooling, - Handling of lead for radiation shielding, - Ordering and maintaining laboratory supplies, - Replacement of detector hardware, - Working with operations personnel to collect samples from the Advanced Test Reactor for experiments and environmental monitoring, - Operating specialized radiation measurement equipment in designated contamination areas (requires precise motor control), - Serving in material stewardship and accountancy roles, - Frequently communicating with internal "customers" and support personnel to plan, execute and report on work performed in the laboratory, - Participating in appropriate training, safety meetings, group meetings, and other compliance related activities, - Continually improving measurement capabilities and procedures. - These tasks may be routine in nature or specialized and are performed under a graded level of general supervision commensurate with individual expertise. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: - Understanding of conduct of operations and practical knowledge of basic engineering theory. - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents. - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. - Knowledge of the tools and systems of the position. - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming. - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services. - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models. - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
