Laboratory Technician, Entry-Level
About The Position
Savannah River National Laboratory is seeking an entry‑level Laboratory Technician to perform laboratory testing, sample preparation, and analytical support under appropriate levels of supervision. This role supports the Material Test Laboratory (MTL) surveillance mission for the Nuclear Security Enterprise, while operating within the Savannah River Tritium Enterprise. The selected candidate will be instructed in metallographic techniques and support a variety of work tasks throughout the facility under close supervision utilizing clearly defined standard operating procedures. Work is expected to be performed in a laboratory setting utilizing ventilated hoods and gloveboxes and in a radioactive environment requiring the use of protective clothing and respiratory equipment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Completed ACT WorkKeys Skills Assessment and achieved a minimum score of: 2 in Workplace Observation, 3 in Applied Math, 3 in Graphic Literacy, 4 in Workplace Documents
- Test scores for each assessment must be within the last five years and must be uploaded to Oracle at the time of application submission or by the time the posting closes
- Ability to secure and maintain a Q-clearance
Responsibilities
- Setup/clean-up of job activities
- Stocking supplies
- Performing leak test and integrity test of components
- Sectioning components
- Preparing metal and polymer samples for analysis
- Optical and digital microscopy
- Engineering support
- Removal and disposal of radioactive waste
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
