Laboratory Technician, Entry-Level

Savannah River National Laboratory; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision options

Disability coverage

Life Insurance

AD&D

Savings & Investment plan with company

Company match 50 cents/dollar up to 8%

Relocation package

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

Savannah River National Laboratory is seeking an entry level Laboratory Technician to perform laboratory testing, sample preparation, and analytical support under supervision. This role supports the Nuclear Stockpile Stewardship mission at SRNL and requires DOE security clearance eligibility.

Responsibilities include metallographic work, setup and cleanup, sample preparation, microscopy, and compliance with safety procedures in a radiological environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• ACT WorkKeys scores within the last five years: Workplace Observation 2, Applied Math 3, Graphic Literacy 3, Workplace Documents 4.
• Ability to secure and maintain a DOE security clearance (Q level) and U.S. citizenship.
• Test scores must be uploaded at application submission or by posting close.

Responsibilities

• Learn metallographic techniques and support tasks under clearly defined SOPs.
• Set up/clean up, stock supplies, perform leak and integrity tests, section components, prepare samples for analysis.
• Operate in a lab with hoods and gloveboxes; work in a radioactive environment with protective gear.
• Other duties may be assigned by supervision.

Skills

High school diploma

ACT WorkKeys scores

Q clearance eligibility

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Savannah River National Laboratory is seeking an entry‑level Laboratory Technician to perform laboratory testing, sample preparation, and analytical support under appropriate levels of supervision. This role supports the Material Test Laboratory's (MTL) Nuclear Stockpile Stewardship mission for the Nuclear Security Enterprise, while operating within the Savannah River Tritium Enterprise.

Responsibilities

• The selected candidate will be instructed in metallographic techniques and support a variety of work tasks throughout the facility under close supervision utilizing clearly defined standard operating procedures.
• Hands on activities include setup/clean-up of job activities, stocking supplies, performing leak test and integrity test of components, sectioning components, preparing metal and polymer samples for analysis, optical and digital microscopy, engineering support, housekeeping, removal and disposal of radioactive waste.
• Work is expected to be performed in a laboratory setting utilizing ventilated hoods and gloveboxes and in a radioactive environment requiring the use of protective clothing and respiratory equipment.
• Other duties may be assigned by supervision
• The schedule for this position is 4-10’s (Shift 32), Monday-Thursday.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Candidate must have completed ACT WorkKeys Skills Assessment and achieved a minimum score of:
  • 2 in Workplace Observation
  • 3 in Applied Math
  • 3 in Graphic Literacy
  • 4 in Workplace Documents
• Test scores for each assessment must be within the last five years and must be uploaded to Oracle at the time of application submission or by the time the posting closes to be considered for this vacancy. Upload the ACT WorkKeys Skills test scores where you would upload a cover letter.
• Position requires the ability to secure and maintain a Q level security clearance.

Security Clearance Information
This position will require selected candidate to be able to obtain a DOE Security Clearance.
BSRA is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, criminal records, and employment history, and education verifications. Positions with BSRA require applicants to have the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE L or Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. Factors such as pre-employment background review results, dual citizenship status, and unpaid and/or unfiled taxes may impact your ability to obtain a security clearance. This list of factors is not exhaustive; pre-employment information and security clearance requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

About Us

"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:
• 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 [e-mail] with any questions regarding the hiring process or to request an accommodation.

About the Team

Weapons Production Technology (WPT) is a world leader in tritium fuel cycles with a strong industrial partnership, including most private companies working on fusion research. WPT also leads the Tokomak Exhaust System Development Project for the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor. The staff of 300 in this vibrant organization are leading the frontiers of tritium effects on materials, hydrogen science, fusion related research, plutonium metallurgy, sensing and metrology, advanced engineering, and advanced manufacturing.

Job Info

• Job Identification 2225
• Job Category Engineering and Science
• Posting Date 10/12/2026, 06:10 PM
• Apply Before 10/22/2026, 04:00 AM
• Degree Level High School Graduate
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 234-7H101
• Job Location Onsite
• Work Schedule 32: Straight Days (Mon-Thurs), 10 Hours