Scientist I - Casual
About The Position
The Data and Diagnostics (D&D) group is seeking a casual Scientist I to support senior Geology Subject Matter Experts in the Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation - Data & Diagnostics group within the Global Security Directorate. This position is limited to a maximum of 900 hours per calendar year. The primary work location is the Nevada National Security Site, located 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas, Nevada. The work schedule is 4/10s, Monday through Thursday, and is subject to change. A pre-placement physical examination, including a drug screen, is required; random drug testing is also part of MSTS’s substance abuse policy. Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to obtain an HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification credential under the specified Department of Energy and NNSA requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a calculus-based STEM field.
- Skill-building experience must demonstrate either deeper technical specialization or additional cross-disciplinary knowledge; graduate research experience may be recognized.
- Ability to execute work in a disciplined manner and demonstrate compliance with laws, codes, orders, and MSTS policies and procedures.
- Ability to prioritize and schedule multiple activities efficiently and meet required deadlines.
- Team-oriented, with good communication skills and the ability to work closely with a diverse group of scientists and engineers.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
- Ability to obtain an HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification credential under Department of Energy Order 206.2 and NNSA Supplemental Directive SD 206.2.
- Must pass a pre-placement physical examination, including a drug screen; random drug testing applies.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in a geosciences discipline preferred.
- Experience with drilling operations and data collection preferred.
- Knowledge and experience with electronic databases preferred.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint and Datamine Products preferred.
Responsibilities
- Support senior Geology Subject Matter Experts in the Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation - Data & Diagnostics group in the Global Security Directorate.
- Work as part of a team performing 24/7 geologic support during drilling operations.
- Assist in overseeing borehole geophysical logging operations and other assigned geologic fieldwork.
- Assist with researching, compiling, and analyzing geologic data.
- Assist with managing project-specific relational databases of drill hole information, including construction, geologic, geophysical log, and sample data.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
