Mass Spectrometry Scientists, Intermediate
Savannah River National Laboratory, Aiken, SC, United States
SRNL’s Weapons Production Technology Directorate is seeking experienced Chemists/Physicists for the High-Resolution Low-Mass Gas Mass Spectrometry (HR-LM-GMS), calorimetry and other wet chemistry methods and instrumentation in support of its Savannah River Tritium Enterprise (SRTE) customer.
Nuclear laboratory experience with Gas Isotope (GIRMS) Ratio Mass Spectrometry is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
Develop and schedule method development activities.
Conduct sample analysis, review data and report results.
Develop and maintain procedures, conduct hazard analysis, and maintain quality control of methods.
Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot HR‑LM‑GMS and GIRMS instrumentation.
Provide training documentation and train hands‑on lab workers on HR‑LM‑GMS and GIRMS method and instrumentation.
Maintain lab custodianship, procure consumables and service contracts.
Produce technical reports and presentations; author publications in external journals.
Communicate effectively with colleagues, customers, and management.
Oversee and train personnel performing sample analysis involving radioactive samples and instrument operations in radiological laboratory hoods and areas.
Support Savannah River Site customers principally within NNSA Operations and internal SRNL researchers.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
BS, MS or PhD degree in Chemistry, Physics or Geosciences with preference in Analytical Chemistry.
Minimum of two to four years of experience in an analytical laboratory environment with a PhD degree, and minimum of three to five years of experience with an MS degree and minimum of four to six years of experience with a BS degree.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Security Clearance. For the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, US Citizenship is legally required.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment (lab coat, gloves, safety glasses, respiratory protection) and work in a radiological environment including containment hoods and gloveboxes.
Preferred Qualifications
The candidates should have direct experience with mass spectrometry instrumentation, troubleshooting, maintenance, method development, analysis, data review, and reporting. Previous work experience with handling of chemical, radiological and hazardous materials is desired.
Benefits
Benefits vary based upon employment status.
Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company‑provided seed.
Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability (company paid).
Life Insurance Non‑Contributory 1× salary (company paid).
AD&D Non‑Contributory 1× salary (company paid).
Savings & Investment plan:
Qualified Non‑Elective Company Contribution of 5% each pay period with immediate vesting.
Company match 50 cents per dollar up to 8% (5‑year vesting in company match).
Contributory Life Insurance up to 5× Salary with $1 M Cap.
Contributory AD&D (employee, spouse and children).
Paid Time Off.
Employee Assistance Plan.
Competitive relocation package to ease the transition process. Domestic and international relocation assistance available for certain positions.
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.
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Nuclear laboratory experience with Gas Isotope (GIRMS) Ratio Mass Spectrometry is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
Develop and schedule method development activities.
Conduct sample analysis, review data and report results.
Develop and maintain procedures, conduct hazard analysis, and maintain quality control of methods.
Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot HR‑LM‑GMS and GIRMS instrumentation.
Provide training documentation and train hands‑on lab workers on HR‑LM‑GMS and GIRMS method and instrumentation.
Maintain lab custodianship, procure consumables and service contracts.
Produce technical reports and presentations; author publications in external journals.
Communicate effectively with colleagues, customers, and management.
Oversee and train personnel performing sample analysis involving radioactive samples and instrument operations in radiological laboratory hoods and areas.
Support Savannah River Site customers principally within NNSA Operations and internal SRNL researchers.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
BS, MS or PhD degree in Chemistry, Physics or Geosciences with preference in Analytical Chemistry.
Minimum of two to four years of experience in an analytical laboratory environment with a PhD degree, and minimum of three to five years of experience with an MS degree and minimum of four to six years of experience with a BS degree.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Security Clearance. For the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, US Citizenship is legally required.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment (lab coat, gloves, safety glasses, respiratory protection) and work in a radiological environment including containment hoods and gloveboxes.
Preferred Qualifications
The candidates should have direct experience with mass spectrometry instrumentation, troubleshooting, maintenance, method development, analysis, data review, and reporting. Previous work experience with handling of chemical, radiological and hazardous materials is desired.
Benefits
Benefits vary based upon employment status.
Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company‑provided seed.
Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability (company paid).
Life Insurance Non‑Contributory 1× salary (company paid).
AD&D Non‑Contributory 1× salary (company paid).
Savings & Investment plan:
Qualified Non‑Elective Company Contribution of 5% each pay period with immediate vesting.
Company match 50 cents per dollar up to 8% (5‑year vesting in company match).
Contributory Life Insurance up to 5× Salary with $1 M Cap.
Contributory AD&D (employee, spouse and children).
Paid Time Off.
Employee Assistance Plan.
Competitive relocation package to ease the transition process. Domestic and international relocation assistance available for certain positions.
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.
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