Environmental Radiochemistry Technician - Safety Focus

Naval Nuclear Laboratory; West Mifflin (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Ben

Disability, Life & Accident Insurance

401(k) Savings program

Personal & Medical Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Work Schedules

Tuition Assistance

Student Debt Benefit Time Off Sell

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Naval Nuclear Laboratory in the United States is seeking a Radiochemistry Technician to support environmental monitoring and Bettis D&D efforts. You will prepare environmental and radiological samples for analysis, logging, preserving, aliquoting, labeling, and maintaining traceability.

You will also participate in safety and regulatory compliance activities and radiological emergency response duties, with training and drills as required; candidates should be detail-oriented,

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience, or an Associates degree in a related field, or Journeyman Papers, or Naval Nuclear Propulsion Operator qualification.
• Experience with radiochemical sample preparation and handling is preferred.
• Ability to work in a regulated lab with chemical and radiological hazards and follow written procedures verbatim.

Responsibilities

• Prepare environmental, radiological, and related samples for laboratory analysis: receive, log, preserve, aliquot, label, and maintain traceability.
• Support routine laboratory and radiation-safety activities, equipment upkeep, inventory, and waste management.
• Participate in Radiological Emergency Response teams and required training and drills.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety-conscious

Follow procedures

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates degree

Journeyman Papers or Naval Nuclear Propulsion Operator qualification

Job description

Naval Nuclear Laboratory in the United States is seeking a Radiochemistry Technician to support environmental monitoring and Bettis D&D efforts. You will prepare environmental and radiological samples for analysis, logging, preserving, aliquoting, labeling, and maintaining traceability.

You will also participate in safety and regulatory compliance activities and radiological emergency response duties, with training and drills as required; candidates should be detail-oriented,