Plutonium Laboratory Technician Active Security Clearance Required

We are seeking a Plutonium Laboratory Technician to support plutonium chemistry and materials science activities within the Superblock Program. You will work onsite as a fissile material handler in the metallurgy aqueous chemistry or pyrochemistry laboratories. Primary responsibilities include: laboratory operations; nuclear materials inventory management; equipment maintenance and troubleshooting; and the coordination of work control activities for new or modified operations.  Comprehensive on-the-job training will be provided. This position is in the Chemistry of Nuclear Materials group within the Materials Science Division supporting the Superblock Program.

You will

• Handle fissile materials and maintain related certifications; adhere to defined practices and procedures
• Safely work in gloveboxes and other contamination enclosures
• Perform moderately complex to complex fissile materials processing operations which may include sample or solutions preparation heat treating and/or materials characterization
• Perform equipment maintenance repair or installation
• Plan and lead NA-70-compliant accountable nuclear materials inventory activities
• Support operations through the work planning and control process; supervise routine hazardous activities
• Contribute to the fulfillment of technical projects and organizational objectives
• Function as a productive member of a team while exemplifying a high level of professionalism

Qualifications :

• This position requires an active Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance or active Top Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency at the time of hire.
• A.S. degree in Chemistry Physics Engineering Technology or a closely related field; or Certificate in Electron Microscopy; or experience working in a plutonium facility as a fissile material handler; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to understand the risk mitigation strategies associated with handling hazardous chemicals and materials.
• Detail-oriented nature required to work deliberately in a highly regulated nuclear facility while complying with numerous safety and security regulations.
• Curiosity and willingness to ask technical/scientific questions; commitment to continuous improvement and education.
• Ability to balance workload according to program priorities to solve problems and to complete projects on time.
• Ability to provide status updates to management through clear verbal and written communication.
• Proficient interpersonal skills necessary to interact with a diverse set of scientists engineers and other technical and administrative staff within a respectful collaborative research environment.

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This is a Flexible Term appointment which is for a definite period not to exceed six years.  If final candidate is a Career Indefinite employee Career Indefinite status may be maintained (should funding allow).

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  Employment Type :

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