Senior Tritium Metrologist

Savannah River National Laboratory is seeking an established expert in environmental tritium metrology to join our team as an S4 Scientist. The successful candidate will serve as the subject matter expert for our existing environmental tritium laboratory. This role involves a broad range of responsibilities, including the collection of environmental samples, the separation and handling of tritium in its various molecular forms, and the quantitative measurement of tritium.

The ideal candidate will not only maintain and lead the current laboratory operations but also drive innovation by developing new technologies and approaches. This position offers the opportunity to participate in a variety of other scientific endeavors across the laboratory.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the subject matter expert for the environmental tritium laboratory.
• Oversee and conduct the collection, separation, and handling of environmental samples containing tritium.
• Perform quantitative measurements of tritium using various techniques.
• Develop and implement innovative technologies and methodologies to advance laboratory capabilities.
• Collaborate on interdisciplinary scientific projects within the laboratory.
• Ensure all laboratory activities are conducted safely and in compliance with regulatory standards.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Demonstrated expertise in environmental tritium metrology.
• Broad skills in collecting environmental samples.
• Proficiency in separating and handling tritium in its various molecular forms.
• Experience with quantitative tritium measurement techniques.
• Specific, highly desirable experience in:
• Adsorption
• Gas chemistry
• Gas proportional counting
• A strong foundation in nuclear physics, radiation detection, chemical engineering, and environmental science is highly beneficial.
• Strongly Recommended that they have a history of interaction with sponsors to develop new work.
• Strongly Recommended that this person be willing to mentor new and junior staff members, both programmatically and technically.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree and 10-12 years of relevant experience, or a MS + 9-11 yrs; or a PhD + 8-10 yrs.
• For ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, US Citizenship is Legally Required
• A Ph.D. in a relevant scientific or engineering field is typically recommended, but not required, for an S4-level position at SRNL, along with a significant record of research and development accomplishments. The S4 designation represents a senior scientific role, and candidates are expected to have a national reputation in their field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active DOE Clearance

"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:
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  • 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 SRNLRecruiting@srnl.doe.gov with any questions regarding the hiring process or to request an accommodation.