Analytical Chemistry Laboratory Technician​/Research Tec

Position: Analytical Chemistry Laboratory Technician / Research Tec 4/5
** What You Will Do*
* The C-AAC (Actinide Analytical Chemistry) Group within Chemistry Division has multiple positions available for a Research Technician 4 or 5.  These positions serve the Laboratory's core national security mission areas of weapons science and threat reduction.

The successful candidates will work on one of several teams that perform nuclear material handling, disposition, movement, and chemical analysis.  Routine work will involve the preparation and chemical analysis of plutonium samples using numerous analytical techniques.
The selected candidate will support the chemical analysis of plutonium metal and other actinide containing materials, as well as assist with data logging and reporting, instrument upkeep, glove changes, bag outs, and other tasks as needed to maintain analytical chemistry functionality in nuclear facilities.

Work will require specialized training and qualification to handle Special Nuclear Material (plutonium and uranium) in secured buildings.  Work takes place in glove boxes and hoods and will require special PPE and respirators for certain activities

This position serves the Laboratory's core national security mission areas of weapons science and threat reduction.

** Research Technician 4 $ 72,800 - $115,400*
* + Prepare reagents and perform general lab tasks, including extensive sample preparation

+   Dissolution of actinide materials

+   Operate instruments for actinide analyses

+   Follow approved written procedures and guidelines

+   Complete and maintain extensive radiological laboratory training requirements

+   Work in a team environment

+   Work with radioactive materials in glove boxes in a nuclear facility

** Research Technician 5 $ 87,800-$143,000*
* In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, at this level

+ Independently operate, maintain, and troubleshoot/repair a variety of instrumentation.

+   Understand and implement a variety of QA/QC methods and protocols.

+   Review data collection record keeping and report generation for compliance with protocols.

+   Maintain/improve/streamline work execution in collaboration with others on the team.

+   Identify and recommend solutions to problems affecting project requirements as they occur.

** What You Need*
* ** Minimum

Job Requirements:

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* + Experience working in a chemistry laboratory setting with corrosive and hazardous chemicals.

+   Experience working in a laboratory environment

+   Knowledge of implementation of required safety, security, and quality assurance practices for the work assignment, including calibration concepts and protocols.

+   Ability to work successfully in a team environment and exhibit collaborative behavior.

+   Ability to wear personal protective equipment, including a full-face respirator.

+   Ability to obtain a Q clearance, which usually requires US citizenship.

+   Ability and willingness to perform work in a rigorously controlled work environment utilizing the principles of formality of operations and work authorization.

+   Ability to follow procedures and guidelines in accordance with stringent quality assurance and quality control requirements.

+   Demonstrated experience with data collection, record keeping and report generation

** Additional

Job Requirements for Research Technician 5:*
* In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:

+ Advanced knowledge of of analytical techniques

+   Experience working in a laboratory environment with nuclear material

** Education/Experience at lower level:*
* Position requires an Associate's degree in a relevant field and five years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

** Education/Experience at higher level:*
* Position requires an Associate's degree in a relevant field and seven years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.  A bachelor's degree is preferred.

** DOE Order 426.2:
** Requires a high school diploma.

** Desired

Qualifications:

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* + Experience working in a nuclear facility.

+   Experience working in a highly regulated work environment.

+   Experience using various personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirator work.

+   Knowledge of DOE Conduct of Operations and safety/security requirements for nuclear/radiological facilities

+   Active Q clearance

+   DOE Human Reliability Program approval

+   Certified as a Fissionable Material Handler

+   Familiarity with the LANMAS database

** Essential Job Functions**  (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation):

Ability to hear in a normal range (500 to 3000 hz);
Standing;
Bending;
Climbing stairs;
Use of both hands, arms, legs feet;
Lifting 20-30 pounds.

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* Work Schedule:

** This position may require extended hours which could involve working a shift schedule. Employees may be eligible for shift differential pay when assigned by their manager. Shift assignments are at the discretion of the manager.

** Work…