Laboratory Technician (U-Metal)

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Laboratory Technician  (U-Metal) -  Nuclear Fuel Services  -  Erwin, TN

 

SUMMARY OF DESCRIPTION OF JOB:

 

Perform certain specified analyses in the laboratory.  These include all product certification analyses, as well as certain control and accountability analyses.

 

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

1. Perform bioassay overchecks.
2. Perform sample selection work.
3. Sample and seal waste cylinders located in work area.
4. Keep area and equipment clean, including decontamination of work surfaces (excluding floors, unless direct spill) and trash removal from work area.
5. Receive and distribute supplies delivered by the Yard unit at laboratory entrance to the various laboratories.
6. Perform computer operations (sealing transactions, container control, etc.) as required.
7. Prepare regents as required for work area.
8. Seal samples and solid waste as required.
9. Clean mercury and mercury-contaminated fuel generated by density determinations.
10. Analyze standard as required for qualification, calibration and method control.
11. Operate by all applicable Laboratory, Safety, Criticality, Security, Accountability, Safeguard and Measurements Procedures, Letters of Authorization, etc., as applicable.
12. Perform various calculations such as, but not limited to, the following:  Emission Spectrographic Impurities; ppm Additive, Determination of Density; grams U/liter by Titration.

 

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:

 

• High School Diploma
• One year of College Chemistry

  Pay: $34.54

 

The starting rate for this position in Tennessee (US-TN) is $34.54 per hour. The total compensation package for this position may also include a full range of medical, retirement and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment and are subject to a collective bargaining agreement.

 

As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities (“BWXT” or the “Company”) complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding health and safety protocols.  As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company health and safety requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.

 

Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Positi