Savannah River National Laboratory

Actinide Scientist, Intermediate

Savannah River National Laboratory  •  Aiken, SC (Onsite)  •  5 days ago
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Job Description

Savannah River National Laboratory's (SRNL) Global Security Directorate is seeking an Actinide Scientist with an established reputation in the field of actinide science/engineering and interest in advancing SRNL’s mission areas in actinide science, nuclear material processing, and nuclear non-proliferation.

The selected candidate will have the following responsibilities:

  • Work on projects for NNSA supported programs within the offices of NA-22, -23, and -24 and provide technical support for SRS nuclear processing facilities.
  • Apply chemical and engineering principles to solve problems/address challenges associated with: nuclear material/fuel dissolution; separations processes (e.g., solvent extraction, ion exchange, and pyro processing); actinide precipitation/finishing; and materials characterization.
  • R&D that may include development of new chemical processing flowsheets for the separation of actinide materials from fuels or targets; development of engineering data to support safe operation of nuclear material processing facilities; demonstration of chemical processes at an appropriate scale to address technical issues observed during existing operations.
  • Work with nuclear materials and perform or oversee work in radiological hoods, gloveboxes, and shielded cells.
  • The selected candidate is expected to support various programs and build and expand new programs complementary to their skill set.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • BS + 4-6 yrs; MS + 3-5 yrs; PhD + 2-4 yrs
  • Degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or equivalent relevant field is required
  • For ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, US Citizenship is LegallyRequired

Preferred Qualifications:

  • MS or PhD is preferred
  • Consideration will also be given to candidates that develop or support programs that oversee and develop scope for multi-laboratory programs.

"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.

Savannah River National Laboratory

About Savannah River National Laboratory

The Savannah River National Laboratory is a U.S. Department of Energy - Office of Environmental Management multidiscipline research and development center, where accomplished scientists and engineers solve the nation’s most challenging environmental and security problems.

With a staff of more than 1,100 dedicated and safety-focused professionals, SRNL protects the nation by applying science to global security, the environment and the energy economy. The laboratory uses its unique scientific and engineering expertise to develop and deploy practical solutions with high returns on investment for the nation. SRNL innovations include advances in energy storage technology, materials science, and nuclear non-proliferation. The laboratory also provides field-proven expertise for environmental cleanup and managing the nation’s nuclear materials.

SRNL conducts research in specialized laboratories for the safe study and handling of radioactive materials, laboratories for ultra-sensitive measurement and analysis of radioactive materials, internationally accredited analytical laboratories, and the only radiological crime investigation laboratory in the U.S.

Working with an established network of industry, academic, and public partners, SRNL has advanced scientific discovery and commercial innovation. SRNL also fuels the nation’s economy by licensing its patented technologies to private companies for commercialization.

Whether it is optimizing chemical processes to safely dispose of legacy nuclear waste, collaborating with partners on grid security or using its expertise in nuclear materials science to make the world safer, SRNL works every day to secure the nation’s future.

Industry
Biotech & Life Sciences
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Aiken, SC
Year Founded
1951
Website
srnl.gov
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