Laboratory Technician- Shielded Cells

Savannah River National Laboratory•Aiken, SC

About The Position

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is seeking experienced professionals to join our Operations and Facilities as Laboratory Technicians in Shielded Cells. Job duties will consist of operating remote-controlled equipment in hot cells to conduct chemical tests on radioactive materials. Operate and control manipulators from outside cell to remove metal or chemical materials from shielded containers inside hot cell and places on bench or equipment workstation. Responsible for the cleaning and decontamination of cells during maintenance shutdown. Work requires precision in following the requirements associated with Conduct of Operations, Criticality Safety controls, Radiological controls, and waste management of nuclear materials. "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.

Responsibilities

Operating remote-controlled equipment in hot cells to conduct chemical tests on radioactive materials.
Operating and controlling manipulators from outside cell to remove metal or chemical materials from shielded containers inside hot cell and places on bench or equipment workstation.
Cleaning and decontamination of cells during maintenance shutdown.
Following the requirements associated with Conduct of Operations, Criticality Safety controls, Radiological controls, and waste management of nuclear materials.

Benefits

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.