2027 Radiation Protection Technology Student Intern

Savannah River Mission Completion•Aiken, SC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC) is seeking a Radiation Protection Technology Student Intern to support its organization at the Savannah River Site, a U.S. Department of Energy facility in Aiken, South Carolina. The intern will gain a basic understanding of radiological protection field activities, including surveys in radiological areas and use of count room equipment. The role provides exposure to portable survey instruments, scalers, smear and direct probe surveys, posting updates, and contamination control. Interns will also use specialized computer programs to document radiological surveys and issue dosimetry. The internship is scheduled to begin in February 2027 and end in April 2027. The position has a 40-hour work week, with schedules set by the individual departments. SRMC uses schedules such as five 8-hour days or four 10-hour days; each workday includes a 30-minute lunch. No shift work will be assigned, and overtime is not available. Assignments are at SRMC facilities in Aiken, South Carolina. Public transportation is unavailable, so interns must arrange their own transportation. A valid driver’s license, vehicle registration, and proof of automobile insurance are required to drive on the Savannah River Site. Before starting, selected interns will be scheduled for Savannah River Site General Employee Training and drug and alcohol testing. Additional requested documents may include an SRMC employment application, references, and official transcripts.

Requirements

Must be majoring in Radiation Protection Technology.
Must pass General Employment Training (GET) before starting work at the Savannah River Site.
Must pass drug and alcohol testing (DAT) before starting work at the Savannah River Site.
A valid driver’s license, vehicle registration, and proof of automobile insurance are required for driving on the Savannah River Site.
Must arrange personal transportation because public transportation is not available.

Nice To Haves

Aiken Technical students enrolled in RPT-290 are encouraged to apply.
Candidates are expected to have a good understanding of elements related to programmatic and scientific tasks supporting a radiological facility.
Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above.

Responsibilities

Support the SRMC organization through meaningful work.
Learn and support radiological protection field activities, including surveys in radiological areas and use of count room equipment.
Gain knowledge of portable survey instruments, scalers, smear and direct probe surveys, posting updates, and contamination control.
Use specialized computer programs to document radiological surveys and issue dosimetry.