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 flowsheets 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, gloveboxes, 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.

"We put science to work!"

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is a multi-program laboratory applying state of the art science and practical, high-value, cost-effective solutions to complex technical problems to protect the nation. Located at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Savannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken SC, the laboratory develops and deploys innovative technologies to address some of the nation's environmental, energy, and national security challenges.

Battelle Savannah River Alliance (BSRA) is constantly assessing trends to provide the best possible benefits to our workforce. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce.

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-contributary 1x salary (company paid)
• Savings & Investment plan:
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  • 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.

For more information about our benefits, working here, and living here, visit the "About" tab at www.srnl.doe.gov.

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.