Stable Isotope Research Technician

at  Oak Ridge National Laboratory

OVERVIEW:

ORNL is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory, with an extraordinary 80-year history of solving the nation’s biggest problems. We have a dedicated and creative staff of over 6,800 people! ORNL’s decadal vision for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) is to cultivate an environment and practices that foster diversity in ideas and in the people across the organization, as well as to ensure ORNL is recognized as a workplace of choice. These elements are critical for enabling the execution of ORNL’s broader mission to accelerate scientific discoveries and their translation into energy, environment, and security solutions for the nation. Come join us and help solve the world’s most challenging energy problems!
The Stable Isotope Enrichment Group is seeking a Staff Technician who will focus on operations and development associated with the enrichment of stable isotopes. This position is part of the Enrichment Science and Engineering Division and serves the nation by advancing enrichment technologies and providing enriched stable isotopes products. We lead the science and production process development for delivering stable isotopes for medical, industrial, and DOE mission critical applications. As part of our team, you will work closely with a focused group of scientists, engineers, and technicians on challenging, fast-paced technical projects and operations in support of the DOE Isotope Program, and specifically associated with the rapidly growing field of stable isotope enrichment.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Mechanical and electrical aptitude and experience
• Basic knowledge of working with chemicals
• Experience with vacuum systems, ion sources, plasma system, and control systems a plus
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and to participate creatively in collaborative teams across the Laboratory
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced research environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to ever changing needs

• Operation of complex systems used for the enrichment of stable isotopes
• Participation in research and development activities associated with advanced technologies including electromagnetic isotope separation
• Participate in research activities utilizing Operating Instructions, Experimental Plans, or other required documentation
• Assembly, disassembly, and troubleshooting of research equipment
• Research equipment servicing/maintenance
• Document research activities utilizing Task Forms, Change Requests, Operations Logs
• Support management of spare parts inventories
• Shift work will be required to support 24/7 operations
• Ensure compliance with environment, safety, health and quality program requirements
• Demonstrate dedication to strong teaming and a positive culture within the organization