Lead Lab Technician – Radioactive Analysis & Shift Oversight

Savannah River Mission Co; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 69,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Savannah River Mission Completion is seeking a SWPF Lead Laboratory Technician based in Aiken, SC, to serve as Shift Lead in the absence of the First Line Manager. This role oversees Laboratory Technicians and supports sample analysis, method development, and reporting within the SWPF program.

The position emphasizes technical leadership, training, and adherence to safety and validated methods in a radioactive environment at the Savannah River Site.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Science or related field with relevant work experience.
• Ability to wear PPE and work in a radioactive environment.

Responsibilities

• Assists FLM in supervising laboratory personnel and ensures safety and procedure adherence.
• Mentors and trains laboratory technicians, providing technical guidance.
• Provides analytical support for radioactive sample analysis and data review.
• Assists with development, validation, and verification of analytical methods.
• Supports instrument maintenance, software, and lab facilities troubleshooting.

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree in Science or related field

Job description

Savannah River Mission Completion is seeking a SWPF Lead Laboratory Technician based in Aiken, SC, to serve as Shift Lead in the absence of the First Line Manager. This role oversees Laboratory Technicians and supports sample analysis, method development, and reporting within the SWPF program.

The position emphasizes technical leadership, training, and adherence to safety and validated methods in a radioactive environment at the Savannah River Site.