Materials Testing Laboratory Specialist, Advanced
Listed on 2026-06-18
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Engineering
Materials Engineer, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer
Job Description
SRNL's Material Testing Laboratory is seeking an experienced Laboratory Specialist to support its operation of the Material Test Facility (MTF) for the Savannah River Tritium Enterprise. Candidates are expected to provide support for facility modification projects, train and assist MTF personnel in laboratory operations, and assist laboratory management in coordinating laboratory operations to meet the surveillance mission schedule.
Responsibilities- Communicate with stakeholders via daily Tier Board meetings, Plan‑of‑Day meetings, facility outage meetings, Task Previews, Job Site Reviews, Pre‑job and Post‑job briefings, and maintenance schedule meetings.
- Work with procurement specialists to purchase laboratory materials, plan and maintain inventories, and reduce waste where possible.
- Lead housekeeping and waste evolution activities in accordance with standard operating procedures and Conduct of Operations.
- Serve as an interface for outside work groups for hardware and software changes impacting Material Testing Laboratory.
- Assist with creating and maintaining staff maintenance schedules including tickler rotations, pinch welds, housekeeping, and the group attendance calendar.
- Assist the group manager in improving operational management systems, processes, and best practices.
- Assist Lead Engineer, Life Storage Coordinator, and group manager in meeting operational targets as defined in the Reservoir Surveillance Operations schedule.
- Assist with other activities as directed by group management.
- B.S. in Science/Engineering related field and 5 years of experience, Associate Degree in Science/Engineering related field and 10 years of experience, or 15 years of experience.
- Must be able to start and accomplish tasks independently.
- Must be able to secure and maintain a Q‑clearance; U.S. Citizenship is legally required.
- Must have R&D laboratory experience.
- 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‑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 years 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
- 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 at SRNLRecruiting.gov
with any questions regarding the hiring process or to request an accommodation.
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