Laboratory Technician

Consolidated Nuclear Security; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Prescription drug plan

Vision plan

Dental plan

Employer matched 401(k)

Disability coverage

Education reimbursement

Onsite gym

Job summary

Consolidated Nuclear Security is seeking a Laboratory Technician in Oak Ridge, TN to perform routine and non-routine analyses of samples, verify calibration, and assist in data management. You will work under supervision of lab management and senior staff, applying established methods and procedures.

The role requires an associate degree in chemistry or related discipline with at least 2 years of analytical lab experience, and may involve working with radiological or specialized materials under

Qualifications

• Associates degree in chemistry or related discipline with 2 years of college chemistry and analytical laboratory experience; minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
• DOE O 426.2A requirements: High School diploma or DOE equivalence; candidate must meet security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine and non-routine analysis of samples to identify quality and variation.
• Perform laboratory tests and assist in analysis of samples.
• Verify calibration, operate, maintain and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation.

Skills

Analytical chemistry experience

Radiological samples handling

Instrumentation troubleshooting

Laboratory data analysis

Technical writing

Education

Associate's degree in chemistry or related discipline

Tools

LIMS

Job description

Career Opportunities: Laboratory Technician (20280)

Requisition ID20280-Posted09/17/2026-Other Functional Areas- Level of Experience (1) -Travel - 30% or less- Job Location Options (1)

Location: Oak Ridge, TN
Job Title: Laboratory Technician
Career Level From: Intermediate Staff Member
Career Level To: Staff Member
Job Specialty: Laboratory Technology

What You'll Do

• Under the direction of laboratory manager and senior staff, conduct routine and non-routine analysis of samples via various methodologies to identify and/or confirm sample quality and/or variation.
• Perform laboratory tests and assist in the analysis of samples.
• Verify calibration, operate, maintain and may assist in troubleshooting instrumentation and equipment in the laboratory.
• Collect, reduce and evaluate data.
• Enter data into Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Prepare various reports and assist in procedural development and modification.
• Assist in analyzing and evaluating technical problems, in developing experimental outlines and in scheduling analyses.
• Help prepare reagents, standards and stock chemicals as needed.
• Perform routine housekeeping jobs to support overall cleanliness of the laboratory.
• Use basic laboratory equipment such as pipettes, balances, hotplates, ovens and furnaces to perform lab tasks.
• Must follow written procedures and function independently after proper training.
• Job may require work with beryllium, radioactive contamination or bioaasay material.

What You Can Expect

• Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
• Top-notch, dedicated colleagues
• Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
• Career advancement and professional development programs
• Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives
• Associate's degree in chemistry or related discipline with 2 years of college chemistry and analytical laboratory experience: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
• OR 6 or more years of education and/or relevant experience may be considered to satisfy educational and years-of-experience requirements for this posting.
• In addition, the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2A (i.e., High School diploma; or a DOE O 426.2A alternative).

Preferred Job Requirements

• Applicants must provide resume and transcripts.
• Requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, including technical writing skills.
• Requires a high level of personal motivation, strong leadership skills and the ability to work within changing situations to meet short deadlines.
• Analytical chemistry experience.
• Experience working with radiological samples.
• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining instrumentation and working with vendors.
• Experience working in a highly regulated work environment.

Why Y-12?

You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership? Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace, at Y-12, you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.

Notes

The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.

If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.

Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.

This position may require entry into the Material Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (10 C.F.R. Part 712), which requires successful competition of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation and may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.

This position may be categorized as a “designated position” identified by 10 C.F.R. Part 709, requiring successful completion of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation that may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.

CNS is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.

CNS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.