Pyroprocessing Engineer

Minimum Requirements:

• Level 2: Masters Degree in chemical engineering chemistry electrochemistry material science nuclear engineering or related field.

• Level 3: Masters Degree in chemical engineering chemistry electrochemistry material science nuclear engineering or related field and 2 years of related experience.

• Hands-on experience and publications in molten salt electrochemistry or related area.

• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance which requires US Citizenship.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in proposal writing and capture of funding opportunities.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this classification the employee is frequently required to stand walk sit stoop bend and work in an office and laboratory environment. The job requires hand/finger dexterity to keyboard or type handle materials manipulate tools and reach with hands and arms. The job requires operation of job-related equipment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds without assistance. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with the people is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Information:

• The pay range for this position is: Level 2 ($77628 - $159228) / Level 3 ($93204 - $191073). At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education relevant experience and other credentials.

• TDP: This is a testing designated position; you will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout the term of your employment.

• Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills.

Benefits and Relocation

• Medical Dental Vision and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance)
• Comprehensive Relocation Package
• Benefit eligibility subject multiple factors including employment status and position classification.

INL is a science-based applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energys mission in nuclear energy research science and national defense. With more than 6300 scientists researchers and support staff the laboratory works with national and international governments universities and industry partners to change the worlds energy future and secure our nations critical infrastructure.
INL Mission
Our mission is to discover demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

INL Vision
Our vision is to change the worlds energy future and secure our nations critical infrastructure.

Selective Service Requirements
To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see .

Equal Employment Opportunity
Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age protected veteran or disabled status or genetic information.

Reasonable Accommodation
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Other Information
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Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Pyroprocessing R&D Engineer to work in our Pyrochemical Science department. Our team works a 4x10 schedule located out of our Materials & Fuels Complex facility (MFC) with every Friday off.

A Pyroprocessing R&D engineer develops cutting-edge technologies for the management and recycling of used nuclear fuels at the MFC. The researcher will develop electrochemical and other experiments in high temperature molten salts collect experimental data analyze data document and publish experimental results. Knowledge and a working background in electrochemical processes in high temperature molten salts is required.

Responsibilities Include:

• Perform engineering research and development activities associated with pyroprocessing.

• Conduct fundamental research and applied research.

• Collect and analyze test results and develop new testing methods and analysis approaches.

• Assimilate and interpret experimental data.

• Present at conferences either independently or a part of a research team.

• Identify new research opportunities contribute to the direction of technical teams respond to research opportunities and help create technical proposals and securing funding for research activities.

• Develop technologies for the management and recycling of used nuclear fuels using advanced pyrochemical processing techniques including electrochemistry in molten salts. This may include hands-on testing experimentation and data collection with radiological materials in inert atmosphere gloveboxes.

• You will report to the Department Manager.