What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Associate-Analytical & Tank Farm Characterization, Entry-Level position at Savannah River National Laboratory?
Job Description
SRNL’s Environmental and Legacy Management Directorate is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Research Associate to support research and development analytical characterization activities related to nuclear materials processing and radioactive waste processing.
The candidate will be engaged in the following activities: (1) performing hands-on sample handling, sample analysis on analytical instrumentation, and support activities in chemical laboratories (both radiological and non-radiological), including work in radiological containment units such as fume hoods and gloveboxes; and (2) assisting with/leading development of experimental plans and hazard analyses for specific project tasks.
Responsibilities
Examples of duties/responsibilities include completing all training required to perform assigned work, following guidance from/working with more experienced personnel to execute hands-on work activities, documenting activities in laboratory notebooks, maintaining housekeeping and supplies in laboratory modules, and assisting with sample/waste removal from chemical and/or radiological containment units.
This work requires the candidate to be physically present at the work location with limited opportunities for telework based on need and at management’s discretion. The candidate will support a varied customer base from the Savannah River Site such as Liquid Waste Operations, H-Area Operations, NNSA Operations, and internal SRNL researchers.
The Successful Candidate
Minimum Qualifications:
"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:
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.
SRNL’s Environmental and Legacy Management Directorate is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Research Associate to support research and development analytical characterization activities related to nuclear materials processing and radioactive waste processing.
The candidate will be engaged in the following activities: (1) performing hands-on sample handling, sample analysis on analytical instrumentation, and support activities in chemical laboratories (both radiological and non-radiological), including work in radiological containment units such as fume hoods and gloveboxes; and (2) assisting with/leading development of experimental plans and hazard analyses for specific project tasks.
Responsibilities
Examples of duties/responsibilities include completing all training required to perform assigned work, following guidance from/working with more experienced personnel to execute hands-on work activities, documenting activities in laboratory notebooks, maintaining housekeeping and supplies in laboratory modules, and assisting with sample/waste removal from chemical and/or radiological containment units.
This work requires the candidate to be physically present at the work location with limited opportunities for telework based on need and at management’s discretion. The candidate will support a varied customer base from the Savannah River Site such as Liquid Waste Operations, H-Area Operations, NNSA Operations, and internal SRNL researchers.
The Successful Candidate
- 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.
- Team Contributor - gains support for ideas within the team.
- 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.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in scientific field - entry level position
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain an appropriate level U.S. Government security clearance for which U.S. Citizenship is legally required.
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry with prior experience in a chemical laboratory setting.
- Prefer work experience in sample preparation protocols such as alkali fusion and aqua regia digestion, and/or work experience in wet chemistry and chromatography methods and instrumentation.
- Previous work experience with handling of radiological and hazardous materials is desired.
"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.
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.
