Laboratory Technician, Entry-Level

Savannah River National Laboratory•Aiken, SC

22h

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. The role supports the Material Test Laboratory's (MTL) Nuclear Stockpile Stewardship mission for the Nuclear Security Enterprise within the Savannah River Tritium Enterprise. The selected candidate will learn metallographic techniques and support a variety of facility work under close supervision, following clearly defined standard operating procedures. Work takes place in a laboratory setting that may include ventilated hoods and gloveboxes, as well as a radioactive environment requiring protective clothing and respiratory equipment. The position follows a 4-10’s schedule (Shift 32), Monday through Thursday.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Complete the ACT WorkKeys Skills Assessment and achieve minimum scores of 2 in Workplace Observation, 3 in Applied Math, 3 in Graphic Literacy, and 4 in Workplace Documents.
WorkKeys test scores must be from within the last five years and uploaded to Oracle at application submission or by the posting close date.
Ability to secure and maintain a Q level security clearance.

Responsibilities

Learn and use metallographic techniques under close supervision.
Support a variety of facility work tasks using clearly defined standard operating procedures.
Set up and clean up job activities.
Stock supplies.
Perform leak tests and integrity tests of components.
Section components.
Prepare metal and polymer samples for analysis.
Perform optical and digital microscopy.
Provide engineering support.
Perform housekeeping.
Remove and dispose of radioactive waste.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervision.