SRNL Scientist (R&D) S3

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.

SRNL Global Security Directorate leverages several areas of unique expertise and capability in nuclear material science and operations, nuclear processing activities, arms control subject-matter experts, and others.

SRNL supports NNSA Nonproliferation, Arms Control, and Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation R&D missions. In efforts to strengthen nonproliferation and arms control regimes, to prevent proliferation, ensure peaceful nuclear uses, and enable verifiable nuclear reductions. For example, SRNL is a leader in developing and manufacturing technologies and their implementation to generate unique nuclear material particulates intended for use by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

These efforts are primarily sponsored by the NNSA Nonproliferation Arms Control office and represent the maturation of R&D technologies at SRNL over the past five years.

The Nuclear Nonproliferation Division is seeking a research and development (R&D) scientist with experience in at least one of the fields of

1) inorganic chemical separation and purification.

2) aerosol chemistry and science.

3) actinide material science.

4) spray pyrolysis or spray drying synthesis methods.

The successful candidate will be the lead technical R&D scientist responsible for execution of multiple R&D projects. The generation of new related proposal concepts, with focus on the generation and characterization of engineered microparticles, for a variety of NNSA missions.

This staff scientist will be responsible for the following:

• Serve as the lead technical R&D scientist for a team of scientists, chemical engineers, and postdoctoral researchers to complete tasks and deliverables for various R&D projects
• Assist with work scope execution for team members, plus a willingness to mentor and train junior staff
• Be the SRNL point of contact for project sponsor
• Lead and participate in feedstock production and generation of particles from feedstock material
• Write monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports requested by project sponsor
• Develop presentations and manuscripts for peer-reviewed articles for various R&D projects
• Perform routine maintenance functions to maintain equipment for various R&D projects
• Perform hands-on work in both clean and radiological laboratories
• Establish and maintain communication between all levels of supervision and management

Clearance Required to Perform Job?

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Basic Education Qualifications

BS in Chemistry, Nuclear Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, plus 10 years of relative work experience after your graduation.

MS in Chemistry, Nuclear Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, plus 8 years of relative work experience after your graduation.

• A track record of peer-reviewed publications, patents, conference abstracts, and other external public technical proceedings.
• Experience with motivating a team to ensure tasks and deliverables are met while maintaining good quality standards
• Experience with seeking external funding for R&D projects at DOE national laboratories.

Other Required Qualifications

Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D. in Chemistry, Nuclear Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry plus five years of relative work experience after your graduation

Track record of peer-reviewed publications, patents, conference abstracts, and other external public technical proceedings.

Experience with motivating a team to ensure tasks and deliverables are met while maintaining good quality standards.

Experience with seeking external funding for R&D projects at DOE national laboratories.

Competency #1

Deliver Results

Competency Description #1

Understand job responsibilities and be accountable for results.
Meet goals and strive for customer satisfaction and corporate success.
Make sound workplace and business decisions.
Keep commitments and promises.
Plan work in a responsible manner, balancing company goals vs. schedule, budget, safety and resources.
Elevate issues early to avoid surprises.

Competency #2

Shape the Future

Competency Description #2

Adapt and perform consistently under changing requirements and dynamic work situations.
Take initiative to offer or try a new approach to make the team and the company more successful.
Foster business success by offering and supporting different perspectives.
Continuously improve in job performance.
Take on stretch or rotational assignments to support company initiatives and achieve self development.

Competency #3

Build Relationships

Competency Description #3

Build and maintain good working relationships with everyone.
Maintain a customer-focused attitude and strive to satisfy the customer.
Communicate in a clear, respectful manner with everyone. Publicly recognize others for a job well done.
Provide open and timely feedback regarding meeting and delivering commitments.

Competency #4

Energize & Recognize Team

Competency Description #4

Work with team members to ensure team, department, and divisional goals are met.
Communicate in a clear, respectful manner with team and management.
Collaborate and share with other team members to promote knowledge transfer.
Mentor, guide, and provide assistance to newer employees.
Promote teamwork and support other members of the organization.
Ask for help and support when needed.
Recognize colleagues for their achievements.

Competency #5

Model Excellence

Competency Description #5

Behave in a professional manner demonstrating integrity, ethics, and a high standard of values.Deliver your work with pride and ownership.Respect others’ knowledge, skills, and experiences.Seek to appropriately identify and resolve challenges.Work to make the organization, company, and mission more successful.Apply Continuous Improvement processes to work scopes to improve efficiency and reduce unnecessary costs.Strive to exceed expectations in task completion.Embrace the company’s culture of service, excellence, and stewardship.Take personal responsibility to care for equipment and resources.Adhere to conduct of operations principles.

Note:
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.

Job Expires

20-Jun-2023