Environmental Health Technician, Entry Level

Naval Nuclear Laboratory•West Mifflin, PA

About The Position

The Radiochemistry group provides radiochemical analysis to support the Naval Nuclear Laboratory’s environmental efforts. Radiochemistry technicians support the Bettis Environmental Monitoring Program, Bettis D&D efforts, and other NNL organizations. This position supports radiochemistry laboratory operations, primarily by preparing environmental, radiological, and related samples for analysis. Sample preparation includes receiving, logging, preserving, aliquoting, labeling, and maintaining sample traceability in accordance with approved procedures. The technician also supports routine laboratory and radiation-safety activities, including maintaining work areas and equipment, assisting with radioactive-material inventory and waste management, maintaining records, and helping ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and radiological regulatory requirements. The position participates in radiological emergency response organizations, including required training, drills, and response activities. The role requires careful attention to detail, a strong safety orientation, verbatim compliance with written procedures, and comfort working in a regulated laboratory environment with chemical and radiological hazards. All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Selected applicants will undergo a federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. Candidates must also pass a drug test in compliance with company policy and 10 CFR 707.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or an associate degree from an accredited college or university in a related field; or journeyman’s papers in a related field; or qualification as a Naval Nuclear Propulsion Operator or commercial nuclear equivalent.
Detail-oriented and safety-conscious, with the ability to follow written procedures with verbatim compliance.
Comfort working in a regulated laboratory environment with chemical and radiological hazards.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter following a federal background investigation.
Must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with company policy and 10 CFR 707.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience preparing environmental, radiological, and related samples for laboratory analysis.
Previous experience receiving, logging, preserving, aliquoting, and labeling test samples and maintaining sample traceability in accordance with approved procedures.
Ability to qualify and participate on Radiological Emergency Response teams.

Responsibilities

Prepare environmental, radiological, and related samples for laboratory analysis.
Receive, log, preserve, aliquot, and label samples, and maintain sample traceability in accordance with approved procedures.
Support routine laboratory and radiation-safety activities.
Maintain laboratory work areas and equipment.
Assist with radioactive-material inventory and waste management.
Maintain records and help ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and radiological regulatory requirements.
Participate in radiological emergency response organizations, including required training, drills, and response activities.