Shipping Clerk Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Four years of related experience in performing laboratory procedures or assisting in experimental work within the field of specialization.
• United States citizenship required.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety procedures.
• Requirements for shipping and handling of radioactive materials and chemicals, or the ability to learn those requirements.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Communicate clearly in verbal and written form.
• Use personal computers, spreadsheets, and tracking applications.
• Prepare complete and accurate records and documentation.
• Demonstrate close attention to detail.
• Must obtain and maintain required certifications for shipping and handling of radioactive materials and chemicals.

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

• Serves as the shipping and receiving clerk for inbound and outbound radioactive material shipments.
• Prepares radioactive material for shipment in accordance with Nuclear Engineering and Science Center, Department of Transportation, and Nuclear Regulatory Commission requirements.
• Examines received shields and containers to confirm compliance with Nuclear Engineering and Science Center, Department of Transportation, and Nuclear Regulatory Commission requirements and enters them into the onsite inventory tracking system.
• Handles and repackages radioactive materials in a hot cell or glove box.
• Prepares samples and materials for laboratory work, analysis, and shipment using approved procedures.
• Assists Reactor Operations Leadership with development and maintenance of material handling and shipping procedures.
• Assists Reactor Operations Leadership with training and qualification of student technicians in laboratory practices and procedures, material handling, sample preparation, preparation of radioactive material for shipment, shipment of radioactive materials, hot cell practices and procedures, and laboratory safety.
• Prepares complete and accurate records and documentation for shipping, receiving, inventory, operations, and safety processes as part of the quality assurance program.
• Maintains inventories of shipping shields, containers, and raw materials used in service work.
• Maintains original and electronic records for operations and safety processes, including data entry for the annual chemical inventory.
• Performs data entry using personal computers, spreadsheets, and tracking applications.
• Operates laboratory equipment and apparatus used in research and service work.
• Cleans and packages instruments and equipment.
• Collects and records data and performs mathematical calculations used to summarize experimental results.

Benefits

• Competitive medical insurance benefits through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Prescription coverage by Express Scripts.
• Options for Vision, Dental, Life, and Long-Term Disability insurance.
• A defined benefit retirement plan with the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) with 8.25% employer contribution.
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Deferred Account 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation Program 457(b).
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Generous paid time off with holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional development opportunities.
• Tuition assistance and Educational release time to further your academic pursuits.
• Access to Engineer Your Wellness programs that provide opportunities for employees to engage in health and fitness.
• Wellness release time offered to employees to promote work/life balance.