Nuclear Facility Research Technician

Does a career focused on changing the world's energy future intrigue you? If so, we might have just the opportunity you're looking for! Idaho National Laboratory’s (INL) Materials and Fuels Complex is seeking forward-thinking professionals interested in exploring a career as a Nuclear Facility Research Technician. Our team works at our Materials and Fuels Complex which include multiple facilities and multiple schedules. Most all positions have the potential for alternate shifts and overtime pending future program and mission needs Responsibilities Include: The Materials and Fuels Complex (MFC) is seeking nuclear facility research technicians. MFC is hiring for multiple facilities with multiple shift opportunities. INL’s Materials and Fuels complex (MFC) empowers the next generations of nuclear energy advanced and hosts a unique combination of personnel, facilities and infrastructure and offers the ability to perform research and development of nuclear fuels and materials from fuel design, development, new fuel fabrication, post irradiation analysis, and advanced treatment and disposition. This is an exciting time of innovation for nuclear energy, and MFC has multiple openings for Nuclear Research Facility Technicians to work in nuclear and radiological facilities including work in an analytical chemistry laboratory. Nuclear Research Facility Technicians perform a variety of work activities to support research, such as research experiment assembly and disassembly, material preparation using an Electro Discharge Machine (EDM), experiment or sample preparation, operating remote handled equipment, working in hot-cells, gloveboxes, or with shielded casks. Nuclear Facility Research Technicians perform maintenance of facility systems and equipment, fuel and waste handling, processing, and treating nuclear fuel, radioactive and hazardous material, tracking, packaging, transferring, receiving, and storing fissionable materials. MFC is hiring for multiple facilities with multiple shift opportunities. Complete this application, which is used to differentiate candidates fit for best facility by answering all of the application questions and by uploading a current resume. Minimum Requirements Level 1 and Level 2: Level 1 : Graduation from high school or equivalent and 4+ years relevant experience, associates or graduate with 0-2. Level 2: Graduation from high school or equivalent and 6+ years’ relevant experience or associates graduate with 2+ years. Relevant experience working in an industrial or commercial environment where candidates can demonstrate a strong mechanical aptitude, strong hand-eye coordination, electrical, skilled trades, or scientific application. This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "L" / "Q" clearance, which requires US Citizenship If applicable, must be able to qualify for and obtain and maintain DOE Q clearance and the DOE Human Reliability Program (HRP).

Minimum Requirements Level 3 and Level 4: Level 3 : Graduation from high school or equivalent and 8+ years, associates or graduate with 4+ years experience. Level 4 : Graduation from high school or equivalent and 10+ years’ experience or associates graduate with 6+ years experience. Nuclear (N) Navy experience, navy enlisted classifications (NEC), machinist mate (MM[N]), electrician’s mate (EM[N]) or electronics technician (ET [N]) with 4-6 years Nuclear Navy experience OR Commercial nuclear plant Nuclear Operator qualified or Reactor Operator licensed/certified OR Bachelor of Science with a focus on research and scientific equipment/processes This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "L" / "Q" clearance, which requires US Citizenship Relevant experience includes demonstrating a strong, mechanical aptitude, hand-eye coordination, electrical, or scientific application. If applicable, must be able to qualify for and obtain and maintain DOE Q clearance and the DOE Human Reliability Program (HRP).

Job Information: Level 1: $26.36/hr - $43.48/hr Level 2: $30.84/hr - $50.87/hr Level 3: $36.08/hr - $59.52/hr Level 4: $41.42/hr - $70.41/hr TDP: This is a testing designated position; you will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout the term of your employment. Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and the selected candidate will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills.