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About The Position

Requirements

• BS in chemistry, biology, environmental science, engineering, or related discipline
• 5-7 years of relevant experience in a science discipline required
• 3-5 years of experience utilizing high level nuclear operations protocols and completing high activity radiochemistry analytical techniques, and determinations in hot cells, gloveboxes, and radiological hoods
• Possess Rad Worker II qualification

Nice To Haves

• Extensive experience working in C-zone laboratories, glove boxes, and shielded hot cells
• Experience with the operation of radiochemistry analytical instrumentation, including NMC and Protean gas flow proportional counters, Canberra 4100/4200 gas flow proportional counters, Perkin Elmer 5110R liquid scintillation counter, BF3 neutron detector, and Windows based alpha and gamma ray spectrometry system (Canberra Genie-2K/ORTEC Alphavision & Gammavision) utilizing HPGe and Silicon Surface Barrier detectors
• Expertise with sample preparation methodology used in isotopic and elemental characterizations
• A proven ability to work safely in accordance with ES&H standards and procedures
• High attention to detail
• Familiar with TAL SOP’s, Analytical Methods, and Work Aids
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in high level nuclear operations, TAL containment systems, TAL radiochemistry instrumentation, and TAL analytical protocols
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and to participate creatively in collaborative teams across the laboratory
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced research environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to ever changing needs

Responsibilities

• Serve as Technical Lead on the radiochemical analysis of high activity samples and high-level nuclear operations conducted at the TAL in support of isotope production campaigns at REDC.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to junior technical professionals and technicians performing sample preparations and chemical separations for radiochemical determinations of nuclear materials.
• Work independently, and supervise junior TP’s and TN’s, in performing established laboratory procedures for titrations, dissolutions, dilutions and separations of high activity samples in preparation for analytical determinations.
• Lead detailed analytical operations in alpha gloveboxes and shielded hot cells including serving as the SME / Lead on all high-risk respirator glovebox bagging operations at the TAL.
• Serve as the Alternate MBAR, Alternate RMIS Custodian, HMIS Custodian, and/or Analytical Hot Cell Custodian.
• Independently, and supervise junior TP’s and TN’s, operating radiochemistry analytical instrumentation, including NMC and Protean gas flow proportional counters, Canberra 4100/4200 gas flow proportional counters, Perkin Elmer 5110R liquid scintillation counter, BF3 neutron detector, and Windows based alpha and gamma ray spectrometry system (Canberra Genie-2K/ORTEC Alphavision & Gammavision) utilizing HPGe and Silicon Surface Barrier detectors.
• Independently perform laboratory tests as needed to assist in developing, modifying, and refining operational and/or experimental procedures as well as authoring updates or new procedures based on result of the tests.
• Lead and participate in planning workflow for the laboratory, including establishing priorities within and between projects, and determining the best direction of the laboratory efforts for various experiments, tests, and analysis.
• Collaborate in the development of new analytical methodologies and analytical instrumentation. Presentation of developed work at appropriate professional conferences or in peer reviewed journals.
• Obtain and maintain all ORNL training requirements for a radiation worker performing analytical work in designated radiological facilities.
• Utilize Windows based personal computers, instrumentation operation, data reporting, analytical calculations, and sample management.
• Ensure compliance with environment, safety, health, and quality program requirements.
• Maintain strong dedication to the implementation and perpetuation of values and ethics.
• Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.

Benefits

• Prescription Drug Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Contributory Pension Plan
• Life Insurance
• Disability Benefits
• Generous Vacation and Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Educational Assistance
• Relocation Assistance
• Employee Discounts