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SRNL Sr. Polymer Engineer, Tritium Technologies

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) near Aiken, SC, the laboratory develops and deploys innovative technologies to address some of the nation’s environmental, energy, and national security challenges.

Roles and Responsibilities: The positions, two (2), will perform research and development in concepts relevant to current and next generation tritium processing technologies, and their applications to fusion energy systems. The candidate must possess a solid understanding of synthetic routes for polymers, characterization techniques, and fundamental structure-environment effects under extreme environments (e.g., radiation exposure). The candidate must possess skills in planning, hands-on execution, analysis, and presentation of experimental research. The applicant will collaborate in multi-disciplinary teams to conduct the described technical work, as well as pursue independent research proposals, and perform other duties as assigned. Publication in peer reviewed journals is expected. Selected candidate is expected to work towards gaining new capabilities, such as learning to run and apply innovative equipment for materials characterization and materials testing, such as Mass Spectrometry, custom vacuum systems, SEM/EDS, FIB, XRF, XRD, Raman, FTIR, NMR, Mechanical Testing, TEM, and more.

Other duties: Scope technical tasks and develop creative solutions to assigned problems. Begin using SRNL systems and meeting SRNL requirements with minimal supervisory guidance. Accepts complex tasks and receives minimal guidance from senior professionals. Incorporate conventional engineering or scientific practices and a variety of complex features such as complicated technical requirements, application of new or special materials or processes and difficult coordination or oversight requirements into problem solving and program planning. Provide limited guidance and direction to less senior engineering professionals. Carry out development and qualification programs on tasks concurrent with other phases such as design and fabrication to better evaluate and minimize future problems. Develop alternate solutions to existing problems. Perform all detail work necessary to determine best solutions. Evaluate proposals and make recommendations based on proposed projects/tasks in area of assignment. May delegate portions of the detail work to less senior personnel. Prepare costs and schedule estimates on proposed projects/tasks in assigned area. Demonstrate cost and schedule consciousness through timely completion of assigned tasks and projects. Prepare manuals and other documents supporting or publicizing the technical effort. Demonstrate creative ability through medium of patent disclosures, problem solving, engineering reports, technical papers and articles.

Relocation Available If Eligibility Requirements Are Met.