Nuclear Facility Research Technician

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring Nuclear Facility Research Technician. This position is located at our Materials and Fuels Complex. Our team works a 4x10 schedule every Friday off.

INL is recognized as the lead national laboratory for DOE-NE providing much of the nuclear research development and demonstration capability needed to move nuclear innovation forward to deployment. MFC hosts a unique combination of personnel facilities and infrastructure and offers the ability to perform research and development of nuclear fuels from fuel development and fabrication through post irradiation analysis.

You will operate facility and process systems in Lab and Hot Cell Services nuclear facilities. Perform activities including but not limited to receiving storing packaging tracking analyzing and processing nuclear material in hot-cells gloveboxes vaults radioactive material confinement tents and hoods.

Responsibilities:

• Operate and perform maintenance on facility equipment and systems.

• Support researchers with loading/unloading/maintaining advanced research systems remote handling equipment shielded casks facility utilities operational support systems gloveboxes shielded hot cells and testing equipment.

• Perform operations in accordance with approved procedures and DOE requirements.

• Complete and maintain qualifications in designated specialized areas of facility and process operations.

• Track package transfer receive and store fissionable materials construct power units for space and security systems and handle and treat radioactive and hazardous material.

• Maintain accurate records of facility operations equipment performance production treatment and experimental data.

• Perform technical procedures that range from standard to specialized.

• Complete and maintain qualifications in designated specialized areas of facility and process operations.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Level 2: Graduation from high school or equivalent and 6 years experience or associatesgraduate with 2 years.

• Level 3: Graduation from high school or equivalent and 8 years experience associates or graduate with 4 years experience.

• Relevant experience working in an industrial or commercial environment where candidates can demonstrate a strong mechanical aptitude strong hand-eye coordination electrical skilled trades or scientific application.

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

Job Information:

• The pay range for this position is: Level 2 ($30.84 - $50.87)/Level 3 ($36.08 - $59.52). At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education relevant experience and other credentials.

• 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.

  Physical Requirements:

  While performing the duties of this classification the employee is frequently required to stand walk sit stoop kneel bend and may work in confined spaces. 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 and operating a vehicle. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with assistance. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with the public is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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.

At this time BEA will not sponsor any H1-B visas obtained outside of the United States of America (U.S.A.) including consular visas.

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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