Stable Isotope Enrichment Technician – R&D Ops

Oak Ridge National Laboratory; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours

On-site fitness facilities

Medical and retirement plans

Dental and Vision plans

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Oak Ridge National Laboratory invites applications for a Staff Technician in the Stable Isotope Enrichment Group within the Electromagnetic Enrichment and Stable Isotope Science Division. You will work with scientists and engineers on enrichment technologies and production of stable isotopes for medical, industrial, and DOE mission critical applications.

The role focuses on operation of complex isotope enrichment systems, participation in R&D activities, equipment servicing, documentation, and

Qualifications

• AS degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering Technology or related technical discipline with a minimum of 5 years of technical experience in a research environment.
• Comparable combination of education and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Operate complex systems used for the enrichment of stable isotopes.
• Participate in R&D activities related to advanced technologies including electromagnetic isotope separation.
• Assemble, disassemble and troubleshoot research equipment.
• Maintain research equipment and service/maintenance tasks.
• Document research activities using provided forms and logs.
• Support spare parts inventories and shift coverage for 24/5 operations.
• Ensure compliance with environment, safety, health and quality programs.

Skills

Communication

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Chemicals handling

Education

AS degree in Chemical/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

Vacuum systems

Ion sources

Plasma systems

Control systems

Job description

Oak Ridge National Laboratory invites applications for a Staff Technician in the Stable Isotope Enrichment Group within the Electromagnetic Enrichment and Stable Isotope Science Division. You will work with scientists and engineers on enrichment technologies and production of stable isotopes for medical, industrial, and DOE mission critical applications.

The role focuses on operation of complex isotope enrichment systems, participation in R&D activities, equipment servicing, documentation, and