Laboratory Technician, Entry-Level
Responsibilities
- Instructed in metallographic techniques
- Supports a variety of work tasks throughout the facility under close supervision
- Utilizes clearly defined standard operating procedures
- Hands on activities include setup/clean-up of job activities, stocking supplies, performing leak test and integrity test of components, sectioning components, preparing metal and polymer samples for analysis, optical and digital microscopy, engineering support, removal and disposal of radioactive waste
- Work is expected to be performed in a laboratory setting utilizing ventilated hoods and gloveboxes and in a radioactive environment requiring the use of protective clothing and respiratory equipment
- Other duties may be assigned by supervision
Qualifications
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Candidate must have completed ACT WorkKeys Skills Assessment and achieved a minimum score of:
- 2 in Workplace Observation
- 3 in Applied Math
- 3 in Graphic Literacy
- 4 in Workplace Documents
- Test scores for each assessment must be within the last five years and must be uploaded to Oracle at the time of application submission or by the time the posting closes to be considered for this vacancy
About the Role
The selected candidate will support the Material Test Laboratory (MTL) surveillance mission for the Nuclear Security Enterprise, while operating within the Savannah River Tritium Enterprise.
Requirements
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Candidate must have completed ACT WorkKeys Skills Assessment and achieved a minimum score of:
- 2 in Workplace Observation
- 3 in Applied Math
- 3 in Graphic Literacy
- 4 in Workplace Documents
- Test scores for each assessment must be within the last five years and must be uploaded to Oracle at the time of application submission or by the time the posting closes to be considered for this vacancy
Skills
Not specified
Benefits
Benefits vary based upon employment status
- Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company provided seed
- Short- & Long-Term Disability (company paid)
- Life Insurance Non-Contributory 1X salary (company paid)
- AD&D Non-contributary 1x salary (company paid)
- Savings & Investment plan: Qualified Non-Elective Company Contribution of 5% each pay period with immediate vesting Company match 50 cents/dollar up to 8% (5 yrs. vesting in company match)
- Contributory Life Insurance up to 5x Salary with $1M Cap
- Contributory AD&D (employee, spouse and children)
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Plan
Pay
Not specified
Schedule
Not specified
Contact Information
We put science to work! Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is a multi-program laboratory applying state of the art science and practical, high-value, cost-effective solutions to complex technical problems to protect the nation. Located at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Savannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken SC, the laboratory develops and deploys innovative technologies to address some of the nation’s environmental, energy, and national security challenges. Battelle Savannah River Alliance (BSRA) is constantly assessing trends to provide the best possible benefits to our workforce. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce. Some of the *Benefits offered to employees include:
- Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company provided seed
- Short- & Long-Term Disability (company paid)
- Life Insurance Non-Contributory 1X salary (company paid)
- AD&D Non-contributary 1x salary (company paid)
- Savings & Investment plan: Qualified Non-Elective Company Contribution of 5% each pay period with immediate vesting Company match 50 cents/dollar up to 8% (5 yrs. vesting in company match)
- Contributory Life Insurance up to 5x Salary with $1M Cap
- Contributory AD&D (employee, spouse and children)
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Plan
For more information about our benefits, working here, and living here, visit the “About” tab at www.srnl.doe.gov.
BSRA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. BSRA is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. Please email us at SRNLRecruiting@srnl.doe.gov with any questions regarding the hiring process or to request an accommodation.