Job Description
Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is seeking highly motivated interns in radiation protection programs who have completed at least one year of relevant community college programs by the beginning of the internships. During this internship, interns will engage hands-on with radiological protection department (RPD) personnel in radiological controlled areas, gaining hands on experience.
Responsibilities
Interns will support the following objectives performed by RPD daily:
- Ensuring the radiological safety of personnel, facilities, and environment by monitoring the levels of radiation and/or contamination and ensure all aspects of the radiological component are in compliance with federal, state, and site regulations.
- Collecting, analyzing, and documenting monitoring data using various radiation and contamination instruments and sampling media.
- Learning how to recognize unusual or irregularities in radiological levels or other unforeseen hazards and make notifications to the appropriate management.
- Performing routine observations and monitoring of radiologically controlled areas to verify there is no migration of contamination and that radiological controls, including postings, are adequate.
- Performing radiological protection functions using instrumentation to detect and measure radiological conditions; frequently under poor field conditions, such as inadequate lighting and ventilation, and extreme temperatures.
- Conducting contamination and radiation surveys associated with radioactive material movements, transfers, or shipments.
- Assisting in job preplanning and make recommendations on the appropriate protective clothing, dosimetry, and respiratory protection based on previous survey data.
Work may involve climbing ladders and scaffolds, walking up/down several flights of stairs, and prolonged standing and walking.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- The successful candidate must be pursuing an associate in applied science with a major in radiation protection technology
- Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher and submit a transcript prior to hiring
- US Citizenship is Legally Required
Preferred Qualifications
- Hands-on research experience in a chemical laboratory
- Participation in student design teams or design projects
- GPA 3.0
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.
