Actinide Scientist, Intermediate

Savannah River National Laboratory • Aiken, SC

12d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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.
• Support various programs and build and expand new programs complementary to their skill set.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level