Reactor Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Texas A&M•College Station, TX

25d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shipping and Receiving Specialist works under supervision in the Nuclear Engineering and Science Center research and service laboratory. The primary purpose of the position is to ship, receive, and handle radioactive materials; inspect and inventory shipping shields and containers; prepare samples and materials for laboratory work and shipment; assist Reactor Operations Leadership with material-handling and shipping procedures and student-technician training and qualification; and prepare complete, accurate records required for safe and compliant operations. The position handles inbound and outbound radioactive material shipments, prepares radioactive materials for shipment in accordance with Nuclear Engineering and Science Center, Department of Transportation, and Nuclear Regulatory Commission requirements, and checks received shields and containers for compliance before recording them in the onsite tracking system. It also handles and repackages radioactive materials in a hot cell or glove box and prepares samples and materials for laboratory work, analysis, and shipment using approved procedures. The clerk assists with developing and maintaining procedures and training and qualifying student technicians in laboratory practices, material handling, sample preparation, radioactive-material shipment, hot-cell practices, and laboratory safety. The role maintains shipping, receiving, inventory, operations, and safety records; maintains inventories of shields, containers, and raw materials; performs data entry using computers, spreadsheets, and tracking applications; operates laboratory equipment; cleans and packages instruments and equipment; and collects and records data and performs calculations to summarize experimental results. The position offers an opportunity to train and test for a Reactor Operator license and a Senior Reactor Operator license. The position is located on the main campus in College Station, Texas. Work outside normal office hours and weekends may be required. The role requires a full criminal history and background check and additional checks required by U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission regulations and Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station policies.

Requirements

High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Four years of related experience performing laboratory procedures or assisting in experimental work within the field of specialization.
United States citizenship is required.
Knowledge of laboratory safety procedures.
Knowledge of requirements for shipping and handling radioactive materials and chemicals, or ability to learn those requirements.
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing.
Ability to use personal computers, spreadsheets, and tracking applications.
Ability to prepare complete and accurate records and documentation.
Close attention to detail.
Must obtain and maintain required certifications for shipping and handling radioactive materials and chemicals.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for several hours per day, climb stairs frequently, and climb ladders occasionally.
Work outside normal office hours and on weekends may be required.
Must pass criminal history and background checks required for the security-sensitive position, including checks required by U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission regulations and Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station policies.

Nice To Haves

Experience shipping or receiving hazardous materials or radioactive materials.
Experience in a nuclear, radiochemistry, or similar laboratory.
Current certification for shipment of radioactive materials or hazardous materials.

Responsibilities

Serve as shipping and receiving clerk for inbound and outbound radioactive material shipments.
Prepare radioactive material for shipment in accordance with Nuclear Engineering and Science Center, Department of Transportation, and Nuclear Regulatory Commission requirements.
Inspect received shields and containers for compliance and enter them into the onsite inventory tracking system.
Handle and repackage radioactive materials in a hot cell or glove box.
Prepare samples and materials for laboratory work, analysis, and shipment using approved procedures.
Assist Reactor Operations Leadership with developing and maintaining material-handling and shipping procedures.
Assist Reactor Operations Leadership with training and qualifying student technicians in laboratory practices and procedures, material handling, sample preparation, radioactive-material shipment, hot-cell practices, and laboratory safety.
Prepare complete and accurate shipping, receiving, inventory, operations, and safety records and documentation as part of the quality assurance program.
Maintain inventories of shipping shields, containers, and raw materials used in service work.
Maintain original and electronic records for operations and safety processes, including annual chemical inventory data entry.
Perform data entry using personal computers, spreadsheets, and tracking applications.
Operate laboratory equipment and apparatus used in research and service work.
Clean and package instruments and equipment.
Collect and record data and perform mathematical calculations to summarize experimental results.

Benefits

Competitive medical insurance and prescription coverage.
Vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options.
Defined benefit retirement plan through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, with an 8.25% employer contribution.
Additional voluntary retirement programs, including 403(b) and 457(b) plans.
Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses.
Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Free LinkedIn Learning access and professional development opportunities.
Tuition assistance and educational release time.
Employee health and fitness programs through Engineer Your Wellness.
Wellness release time to promote work/life balance.