Tritium Technology Scientists, Intermediate

Savannah River National Laboratory; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Disability insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Retirement plan with 5% contributions

Employer matching up to 8%

Relocation assistance

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The Hydrogen Isotope Science Group at Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is seeking Tritium Technology Scientists to push the boundaries of hydrogen isotope separations, materials science, impurity removal, hydrogen storage, and isotopic separation solutions. Ideal candidates have a background in engineering, chemistry, physics, or materials science, and polymer science.

SRNL, located at the Savannah River Site in Aiken, SC, offers opportunities to lead research, publish, and develop

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Polymer Science, Engineering with 1–4 years of relevant experience.
• Strong background in fundamental science.
• Advanced communication skills for complex topics.
• Committed to safety and quality compliance.
• Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to research projects focused on hydrogen isotope processing technologies and material characterization for tritium applications.
• Write research proposals aligned to SRNL's core competencies.
• Design and conduct experiments, and analyze results.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams of scientists and engineers.
• Contribute to IP development through patent and copyright applications.

Skills

Strong communication

Fundamental science

Safety/compliance

DOE Q clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science/Polymer Science/Engineering

1–4 years in academic or national lab environment

Job description

The Hydrogen Isotope Science Group at Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is seeking Tritium Technology Scientists. We want highly motivated individuals to work towards pushing boundaries of hydrogen isotope separations, materials science, impurity removal strategies, hydrogen storage, and novel solution for isotopic separations. The ideal candidates would have a strong background in engineering, chemistry, physics, or materials science, and polymer science.

• Lead and contribute to research projects focused on the development of hydrogen isotope processing technologies and characterization of materials for tritium applications.
• Write research proposals aligned to SRNL's core competencies
• Design and conduct experiments, and analyze results,
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams of scientists and engineers.
• Contribute to intellectual property development through patent and copyright applications.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Polymer Science, Engineering and 1-4 years of experience in an academic or national laboratory environment
• Strong background in fundamental science
• Advanced communication skills involving complicated topics.
• Works safely with particular attention to quality. Complies with all policies and standards.
• For ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong track record of publications in high quality peer-reviewed journals.

"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-contributory 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.