Job Description
Savannah River National Laboratories' Hydrogen Isotope Science group is searching for an entry level scientist, preferably in applied physics to support various projects related to metals and polymer characterization, additive manufacturing, and artificial intelligence.
Responsibilities
The ideal candidate(s) should be able to apply effectively hands on skills on experiments and be proficient in computational coding. Candidates are also expected to possess a good understanding of technical literature and be able to approaches new approaches in existing and upcoming projects. Candidates must be to present results of research to appropriate scientific and business audiences.
- Uses basic logic and common sense to arrive at solutions.
- Develops partnerships with internal team members.
- Able to communicate well in straight-forward situations.
- Understands their own job and how the role interacts with their team.
- Knowledgeable about their specific job.
- Gains support for ideas within the team.
- Does not manage employees, but may mentor and/or train subordinates.
- Implements changes provided by management.
- Completes routine and repetitive tasks where tasks are straightforward.
- Works safely with particular attention to quality. Complies with all policies and standards. Maintain appropriate level government security clearance.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- BS + 0-3 yrs in applied physics
- MS + 0-2 yrs in applied physics
- Experience with metals and polymer characterization, additive manufacturing, and artificial intelligence
- For ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, US Citizenship is LegallyRequired
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.
About The Team
Weapons Production Technology (WPT) is a world leader in tritium fuel cycles with a strong industrial partnership, including most private companies working on fusion research. WPT also leads the Tokomak Exhaust System Development Project for the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor. The staff of 300 in this vibrant organization are leading the frontiers of tritium effects on materials, hydrogen science, fusion related research, plutonium metallurgy, sensing and metrology, advanced engineering, and advanced manufacturing.
