Associate Scientist/Operator

Phase2 Technology; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Phase2 Technology in Los Alamos, NM, seeks a candidate to operate Canberra Gamma and NDA waste assay systems, analyze data, and prepare NDA results reports for review by scientists. The role includes field work and requires the ability to obtain/maintain a Q-clearance as required.

Essential duties cover operating gamma spectroscopy and NDA systems, data analysis, and report drafting for customer use. A high school diploma or technical training with nuclear-related experience is preferred, with

Qualifications

• Understanding of waste system theory and operation.
• Understanding of operation of NDA systems.
• Proficient in communication and drafting of reports for customer use.
• Proficient in use of computers.

Responsibilities

• Operate Gamma spectroscopy systems.
• Operate NDA waste assay systems.
• Analyze data and prepare NDA results reports for final review by scientist or senior scientist, as applicable.
• Perform measurement control activities.
• Perform Independent Technical Review (ITR) of data.
• Assist in performing field measurements and field assessments.
• Assist in NDA system maintenance.

Skills

Nuclear operations

Data analysis

Report drafting

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent technical training

Nuclear-related coursework

Tools

Gamma spectroscopy equipment

NDA waste assay systems

Computers & software

Job description

Operate Canberra Gamma systems and NDA systems. Review data and prepare reports. This position is located in Los Alamos, New Mexico.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Operate Gamma spectroscopy systems.
• Operate NDA waste assay systems.
• Analyze data and prepare NDA results reports for final review by scientist or senior scientist, as applicable.
• Perform measurement control activities.
• Perform Independent Technical Review (ITR) of data.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Assist in performing field measurements and field assessments.
• Assist in NDA system maintenance.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Understanding of waste system theory and operation.
• Understanding of operation of NDA systems.
• Proficient in communication and drafting of reports for customer use.
• Proficient in use of computers.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Able to work in extreme temperatures for extended periods of time - As Required.
• Capable of successfully completing contractor/customer required training - As Required.
• Capable of maintaining work site access requirements - As Required.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a Q-clearance - As Required.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Six months to one year of nuclear related experience.
• High School or equivalent technical training, OR two years nuclear related experience.

Education

Technical/other training (required). High School (required).

Experience

Six months to one year of nuclear related experience. (required)

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