Full Time Material Testing Laboratory Jobs (NOW HIRING)

SRNL's Material Testing Laboratory is seeking an experienced Laboratory Specialist to support its operation of the Material Test Facility (MTF) for the Savannah River Tritium Enterprise. Candidates are expected to provide support for facility modification projects, train and assist MTF personnel in laboratory operations, and assist laboratory management in coordinating laboratory operations to meet the surveillance mission schedule.

"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% (5 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.

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. in Science/Engineering related field and 5 years' experience, Associate Degree in Science/Engineering related field and 10 years' experience, or 15 years' experience.
• Must be able to start and accomplish tasks independently.
• Must be able to secure and maintain a Q-clearance; U.S. Citizenship is legally required.
• Must have R&D laboratory experience. 

• The successful candidate will be expected to communicate with stakeholders via daily Tier Board meetings, Plan-of-the-Day meetings, facility outage meetings, Task Previews, Job Site Reviews, Pre-job and Post-job briefings, and maintenance schedule meetings. 
• Work with procurement specialists to purchase laboratory materials, plan and maintain inventories, and reduce waste where possible. 
• Lead housekeeping and waste evolutions, ensuring activities are completed in accordance with standard operating procedures and Conduct of Operations.
• Serve as an interface for any Outside Workgroups for hardware and software changes impacting Material Testing Laboratory.
• Assist with creating and maintaining staff maintenance schedules including tickler rotations, pinch welds, housekeeping, and the group attendance calendar. 
• Assist the group manager in improving operational management systems, processes, and best practices. 
• Assist Lead Engineer, Life Storage Coordinator, and the group manager in meeting operational targets as defined in the Reservoir Surveillance Operations schedule. 
• Assist with other activities as directed by group management.