Nuclear Materials Technician: Metallography & Microscopy

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) seeks a skilled technician for the Nuclear Material Processing group. The role focuses on metallography, material science, and actinide-related work.

You will operate arc melters, casting, rolling, polishing, and cutting equipment, and perform advanced microscopy for material characterization. You will work both independently and in teams, reporting results on time and within budget, with emphasis on safety, quality, and security in a nuclear research

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED with 4 years of lab, industrial, or high-hazard setting experience OR technical institute AA/2 years.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in related field (based on qualifications) and strong communication skills.
• Experience with radioactive materials and nuclear science/technology is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support metallography and material science tasks under supervision.
• Operate equipment including arc melters, casting, rolling, polishing, and cutting.
• Characterize materials using microscopy (SEM, EBSD, EDS, optical) and prepare TEM/APT samples.
• Collaborate with team to meet project timelines and safety standards.

Skills

Metallography

Material science

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma/GED with 4 years lab/hazard experience

AA degree or technical certificate with 2 years lab/hazard experience

Tools

Arc melters

Casting

Rolling

Polishing

Cutting

SEM

EBSD

EDS

FIB/SEM

Job description

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) seeks a skilled technician for the Nuclear Material Processing group. The role focuses on metallography, material science, and actinide-related work.

You will operate arc melters, casting, rolling, polishing, and cutting equipment, and perform advanced microscopy for material characterization. You will work both independently and in teams, reporting results on time and within budget, with emphasis on safety, quality, and security in a nuclear research