Laboratory Technician I

Savannah River Mission Completion • Aiken, SC

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC) is seeking Laboratory Technicians I to be based in our Aiken, SC location on the Savannah River Site (SRS). The Laboratory Technician I attends classroom, on-the-job, and other assigned training. Performs basic laboratory functions associated with sampling and analysis of radioactive samples.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• ACT WorkKeys Skills Assessment Tests - Graphic Literacy (formerly Locating Information) minimum score = 4
• ACT WorkKeys Skills Assessment Tests - Workplace Documents (formerly Reading for Information) minimum score = 4
• ACT WorkKeys Skills Assessment Tests - Workplace Observation minimum score = 2
• WIN Learning Solution Ready to Work Credentials - Locating Information minimum score = 4
• WIN Learning Solution Ready to Work Credentials - Reading for Information minimum score = 4
• Comparable “Essential Soft Skills Assessment”

Nice To Haves

• College level coursework in chemistry, mathematics, and/or nuclear science
• Previous laboratory and/or radiological work experience

Responsibilities

• Works from approved standard and special procedures taking guidance from management and experienced technicians as warranted.
• Performs routine laboratory functions such as hands-on and remote sampling and analyzes solids, liquids, gases, solutions and sludges that range from clean/stable to radioactive/unstable.
• Performs lab scale and pilot scale processes.
• Properly disposes waste.
• Operates, maintains and/or calibrates equipment and instrumentation associated with chemical, metallurgical or specialized instrumental analysis, remote analytical cell, glove box operation, and environmental sampling and analysis.
• Performs activities/analysis on countertops, radio benches, ventilated hoods, in glove boxes or in shielded cells.
• Successfully completes classroom, on-the-job training, lectures, seminars and other forms of training.
• Learns to operate laboratory equipment to include analytical equipment for organic, inorganic, wet chemistry and radiochemistry analysis; in addition to the operation of master-slave manipulators and remote overhead hoists.
• Meets the physical requirements for the essential job duties, which may include being able to lift/handle 25 pounds, climbing, bending, twisting, exposure to extreme temperatures, wearing protective clothing/equipment (including respiratory), remote handling of equipment and meeting radiological control (RCI) requirements.
• Performs administrative functions such as reading, reviewing and understanding manuals and procedures.
• Performs housekeeping and clerical activities including the use of computers/software.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 401k Retirement Savings Plan – 5% immediate company contribution, additional matching for employee contributions
• Health Insurance & Prescription Drug Program
• Health Savings Account
• Telehealth with BlueCare on Demand
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 160 hours annual paid time off (accrued monthly)
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life and Accident Coverage
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED