Nuclear Facility Research Technician Level 1​/Level 2

Job Description - Nuclear Facility Research Technician Level 1/Level 2 (23565)#

Job Description |  |  || --- | --- || Nuclear Facility Research Technician Level 1/Level 2 - (23565)  Description   Idaho National Laboratory is hiring Nuclear Faiclity Research Technician. This position is located at our Materials and Fuels Complex. Our team works a 4x10 schedule with 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  
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* Responsibilities Include:

** You will operate facility and process systems in Lab, Hot Cell Services, or nuclear facilities. Perform activities including receiving, storing, packaging, tracking, processing nuclear material in hot-cells, glove boxes, vaults, radioactive material confinement tents and hoods.

* 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, glove boxes, shielded hot cells and testing equipment.
* Perform operations observing 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.
* Be trained on the following, directly from DOE O 426.2. :
Instrumentation and Controls, Mechanical Science, Electrical Science, Heat Transfer, Fluid Flow, Thermodynamics, Nuclear Science and Criticality Control, and Materials Science  Qualifications   
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* Minimum Requirements:

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* * Level 1:
Graduation from high school or equivalent and 2+ years, associates or graduate with 0-2 or ESTEC.
* Level 2:
Graduation from high school or equivalent and 4+ years experience or associates  graduate with 0-2 ESTEC.
* Must meet the expectations of all employees at MFC.
* Demonstrated, integrity, mentality, and technical skills for the position.
* Expected to complete clearance paperwork, qualification and certification promptly.
* The required coursework will contain numerous exams to demonstrate technical content knowledge.
* This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "L" clearance, which requires US Citizenship.

** Preferred:*
* * Previous laboratory experience, including working in fume hoods, glove boxes, and/or hot cells.
* Associate's degree or ESTEC Grad.

** Job Information:*
* * The pay range for this position is:
Level 1 ($26.36- $43.48) / Level 2 ($30.84 - $50.87). At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.
* You are required to show a demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment.
* TDP:
This is a testing designated position; you will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout the term of your employment.
* 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.

** 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
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