Senior Tritium Metrologist
About The Position
Savannah River National Laboratory is seeking an established expert in environmental tritium metrology to join our team as an S4 Scientist. The successful candidate will serve as the subject matter expert for our existing environmental tritium laboratory. This role involves a broad range of responsibilities, including the collection of environmental samples, the separation and handling of tritium in its various molecular forms, and the quantitative measurement of tritium. The ideal candidate will not only maintain and lead the current laboratory operations but also drive innovation by developing new technologies and approaches. This position offers the opportunity to participate in a variety of other scientific endeavors across the laboratory.
Requirements
- Demonstrated expertise in environmental tritium metrology.
- Broad skills in collecting environmental samples.
- Proficiency in separating and handling tritium in its various molecular forms.
- Experience with quantitative tritium measurement techniques.
- Adsorption
- Gas chemistry
- Gas proportional counting
- A strong foundation in nuclear physics, radiation detection, chemical engineering, and environmental science is highly beneficial.
- History of interaction with sponsors to develop new work.
- Willingness to mentor new and junior staff members, both programmatically and technically.
- Bachelors Degree and 10-12 years of relevant experience, or a MS + 9-11 yrs; or a PhD + 8-10 yrs.
- US Citizenship is Legally Required for ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
- A Ph.D. in a relevant scientific or engineering field is typically recommended, but not required, for an S4-level position at SRNL, along with a significant record of research and development accomplishments.
- Candidates are expected to have a national reputation in their field.
Nice To Haves
- Active DOE Clearance
Responsibilities
- Serve as the subject matter expert for the environmental tritium laboratory.
- Oversee and conduct the collection, separation, and handling of environmental samples containing tritium.
- Perform quantitative measurements of tritium using various techniques.
- Develop and implement innovative technologies and methodologies to advance laboratory capabilities.
- Collaborate on interdisciplinary scientific projects within the laboratory.
- Ensure all laboratory activities are conducted safely and in compliance with regulatory standards.
Benefits
- Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company provided seed
- Short- & Long-Term Disability (company paid)
- Life Insurance Non-Contributary 1X salary (company paid)
- AD&D Non-contributary 1x salary (company paid)
- Savings & Investment plan: Qualified Non-Elective Company Contribution of 5% each pay period with immediate vesting
- Company match 50 cents/dollar up to 8% (5 yrs. vesting in company match)
- Contributory Life Insurance up to 5x Salary with $1M Cap
- Contributory AD&D (employee, spouse and children)
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Competitive relocation package
- Domestic and international relocation assistance is available for certain positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
