Job Description
Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is seeking a Research Engineer focused on Polymer Additive Manufacturing Research and Development for the Advanced Engineering Division. In this position, the candidate will be expected to develop an externally funded project portfolio aligned with SRNL mission enablers of data-driven materials development and developing manufacturing solutions for Environmental Management, the NNSA, and energy security. This will include leading and partnering on proposal teams as well as managing both technical and programmatic aspects of successfully won projects.
Responsibilities
SRNL is seeking a self-starting, inquisitive researcher willing to actively promote a collaborative, interdisciplinary research environment in Polymer Advanced Manufacturing.
- Candidate should possess a background and working knowledge of polymer additive manufacturing techniques as well as the fundamental concepts and behavior of polymeric materials
- Works safely with particular attention to quality. Complies with all policies and standards.
- The Researcher will be expected to interface with and develop an externally funded project portfolio aligned with SRNL mission enablers of data-driven materials development and developing manufacturing solutions for Environmental Management, the NNSA, and energy security. This will include leading and partnering on proposal teams as well as managing both technical and programmatic aspects of successfully won projects.
- Candidate should possess skills in project leadership, proposal writing, publication writing, and networking within their field
- Specifically sought-after skills include using microfluidics or other lab-scale / pilot-scale techniques for polymer synthesis and modification alongside experience designing, synthesizing, and characterizing polymer blends and composites.
- Mentoring postdoctoral researchers and student interns is expected in the course of work. Maintaining a national presence at technical meetings - both internal to DOE and through professional organizations – is expected in the course of work.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- For ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, US Citizenship is Legally Required
- PhD + 5-7 yrs of relevant experience
- Successful candidates will have completed at least one post-doctoral appointment or 2 years of relevant work experience since completing their PhD.
- An extensive background and working knowledge in the fundamental concepts and behavior of polymeric materials is required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Preferred degrees: Polymer Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Material Science and Engineering, Polymer Chemistry, and Mechanical Engineering.
- Experience with functional application leveraging “Big Data” concepts, computational fluid dynamics, in situ process monitoring, or other related modelling and computational skills toward polymer synthesis and manufacturing is preferred.
- Prior experience with additive manufacturing (any/all forms), injection molding, rotational molding, and other forms of polymer manufacturing is preferred.
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.
