Y-12 National Security Complex · 6 hours ago
Sample Management Technician
Oak Ridge, TN
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelY-12 National Security Complex is dedicated to supporting missions vital to national and global security. The Sample Management Technician will perform tasks related to sample tracking, packaging, and disposal while ensuring compliance with safety requirements.
ManufacturingProfessional ServicesSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Must comply with all Criticality Safety Requirements and facility-specific authorization requirements
Ensures all samples are properly entered and tracked in the appropriate database
Assists in the development and modifications of procedures as needed within the Analytical Chemistry Organization Sample Management Group
Interfaces with waste generators, waste engineers, samplers and ACO waste management to ensure proper traceability of samples
Performs the physical packaging of samples of various sample streams according to site requirements and supporting organizations
Assists in the coordination of Sample movement, on and off site with ACO and other organizations
This position may involve sample disposal and dissolution in contamination areas
Responsible for entering sampling data into LIMS and SAP ME as needed for sampling activities
Must follow written procedures and function independently after proper training
Job may require work with beryllium, radioactive contamination or bioassay material
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree in related discipline
In addition, the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2A (i.e., High School diploma; or a DOE O 426.2A alternative)
Must comply with all Criticality Safety Requirements and facility-specific authorization requirements
Must follow written procedures and function independently after proper training
Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status
The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required
This position may require entry into the Material Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (10 C.F.R. Part 712), which requires successful competition of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation and may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination
This position may be categorized as a 'designated position' identified by 10 C.F.R. Part 709, requiring successful completion of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation that may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination
Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation
U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants
Preferred
Requires working knowledge and understanding in the use of equipment, systems, and/or processes in the area of laboratory terminology and advanced skills in Sample or Waste Management
Chemistry, waste management and/or sample management experience or background
Experience in packaging, labeling, storing, transporting, and disposal of waste
Experience with RCRA, TSCA & Radiological waste regulations
Experience with waste generated at Department of Energy nuclear facilities
Knowledgeable of basic computer programs such as Word, Excel and Access
Ability to work in a team environment and have good communication skills (both oral and written)
Benefits
Medical plan
Prescription drug plan
Vision plan
Dental plan
Employer matched 401(k) savings plan
Disability coverage
Education reimbursement
Company
Y-12 National Security Complex
Y-12 National Security Complex is a premier manufacturing facility.
Founded in 1943
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jill A. Armstrong, CFCM
Program Coordinator, Strategic Partnership Projects
Mandy Parks, SHRM-SCP
Human Resources Business Partner
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