Actinide Scientist, Intermediate

Savannah River National Laboratory's (SRNL) Global Security Directorate is seeking an Actinide Scientist with an established reputation in the field of actinide science/engineering and interest in advancing SRNL’s mission areas in actinide science, nuclear material processing, and nuclear non-proliferation.

The selected candidate will have the following responsibilities:

• Work on projects for NNSA supported programs within the offices of NA-22,
  -23, and
  -24 and provide technical support for SRS nuclear processing facilities.
• Apply chemical and engineering principles to solve problems/address challenges associated with: nuclear material/fuel dissolution; separations processes (e.g., solvent extraction, ion exchange, and pyro processing); actinide precipitation/finishing; and materials characterization.
• R&D that may include development of new chemical processing flow sheets for the separation of actinide materials from fuels or targets; development of engineering data to support safe operation of nuclear material processing facilities; demonstration of chemical processes at an appropriate scale to address technical issues observed during existing operations.
• Work with nuclear materials and perform or oversee work in radiological hoods, glove boxes, and shielded cells.
• The selected candidate is expected to support various programs and build and expand new programs complementary to their skill set.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS + 4-6 yrs; MS + 3-5 yrs;
  PhD + 2-4 yrs
• Degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or equivalent relevant field is required
• For ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, US Citizenship is Legally Required

Preferred Qualifications:

• MS or PhD is preferred
• Consideration will also be given to candidates that develop or support programs that oversee and develop scope for multi-laboratory programs.

This position will require the selected candidate to be able to obtain a DOE Security Clearance. BSRA is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, criminal records, and employment history, and education verifications. Positions with BSRA require applicants to have the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE L or Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.

Factors such as pre-employment background review results, dual citizenship status, and unpaid and/or unfiled taxes may impact your ability to obtain a security clearance. This list of factors is not exhaustive; pre-employment information and security clearance requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Some of the Benefits offered to employees include:

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-Contributary 1X salary (company paid)
• AD&D Non-contributory 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
• SRNL offers a competitive relocation package to ease the transition process. Domestic and international relocation assistance is 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  with any questions regarding the hiring process or to request an accommodation.

• Job Identification 2117
• Job Category Engineering and Science
• Posting Date 05/22/2026, 01:10 PM
• Apply Before 06/05/2026, 04:00 AM
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations Savannah River National Laboratory
• Job Location Onsite
• Work Schedule AA:
  Straight Days (Mon-Fri), 9 Hours