Laboratory Technician

Job description

This position is responsible for routine operations and maintenance of the analytical radiological laboratory equipment. Performs regulatory and process control sample receipt, preparation, and measurements under the direction of a qualified Lab Shift Supervisor or Chemist. This position normally performs work activities on benchtops and within radiological fume hoods. Enters radiological controlled areas in appropriate personnel protective equipment for assigned duties. Maintains laboratory radiological conditions. Performs waste handling to meet regulatory requirements. Assists supervisor, chemist or other facility staff with calibration, inspection, troubleshooting, testing, and radiation protection activities. Will also be responsible for all other laboratory duties assigned to this position. REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS Education and Hiring Requirements: • HS Diploma or GED • High school chemistry and math • 0-2 years’ experience • Ability to pass a medical evaluation based on the Employee Job Task Analysis (10 CFR 851) • Ability to pass a personnel entry exam • Ability to wear required personnel protective equipment (PPE) • Shift work required Preferred Experience: • College chemistry and math coursework, AAS degree, or BS in science related field • One year of radiological laboratory related work experience • Previous experience working at a high hazard nuclear or chemical facility • Previous WTCC experience • Previous Laboratory Technician experience. Lab Tech 1 Experience Requirements: • None Qualifications Requirements: • Successfully completed classroom training to include general, position, and facility training • Successfully completed performance demonstrations for routine chemistry methods or inorganic chemistry methods Lab Tech 2 Experience Requirements: • 6 months as Lab Tech 1 Qualifications Requirements: • Successfully completed required classroom training and qualifications of a Lab Tech 1 • Successfully completed performance demonstrations for routine chemistry methods and inorganic chemistry methods Lab Tech 3 Experience Requirements: • 6 months as Lab Tech 2 Qualifications Requirements: • Successfully completed the required training and qualifications of a Lab Tech 2 • Successfully completed performance demonstration for radiochemistry methods REQUIRED TRAINING Training and qualifications are be based on the functional position of laboratory technician as described in the facility-specific job analysis. Lab Tech 1 • Orientation Training : designed to provide instruction in site specific orientation topics including safety, site access and security, as well as training on Integrated Safety Management System, and Nuclear Safety Quality Culture. Orientation training typically applies to all personnel. • Regulatory Training : designed to provide instruction on required regulatory topics such as industrial and electrical safety, radiological control, quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC), hazardous waste permit, and Low Activity Waste Documented Safety Analysis/Technical Safety Requirement (LAW DSA/TSR). • Fundamentals Training: designed to attain, maintain, and improve technical skills and knowledge of Lab personnel. Completion provides the baseline for the instrument training courses. Fundamentals training provides the trainee with the fundamental knowledge necessary to understand job-related concepts and successfully apply them to the job. • Human Performance Improvement Training: typically delivered as a prerequisite to conduct of operations training and provides training on HPI terms, concepts, and application of tools that aid the worker in performing activities with the utmost attention to quality and safety. • Conduct of Operations Training: designed to provide and maintain a high level of performance that contributes to safe, reliable facility operation. Operation activities must be conducted in a professional manner that contributes to safe and reliable equipment operations. • On the Job Training: designed to prepare employees for job performance through on-the-job (OJT) training and (OJE) On the Job Evaluation conducted by qualified OJT/OJE instructors in the actual work environment. Provides hands-on experience and has the advantage of providing training for tasks that are of immediate need to the employee. OJT is limited to those situations where it is administratively and physically possible to conduct the training (i.e., where facilities are adequate, where OJT can be conducted without significant interference with facility operations, and where qualified personnel are available to conduct and manage the OJT program). • Successfully completed Group 1 Lab Analytical Procedure Manual OJT/OJEs Lab Tech 2 • Successfully completed required classroom training and qualifications of a Lab Tech 1 • Successfully completed Group 2 Lab Analytical Procedure Manual OJT/OJEs Lab Tech 3 • Successfully completed required classroom training and qualifications of a Lab Tech 2 • Successfully demonstrated proficiency with Group 1 and Group 2 Lab Analytical Procedure Manual OJT/OJEs MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES/TASKS • Perform all work safely and with the utmost concern for the safety of self and other employees. • Perform all work in compliance with environmental permits and regulations. • Being continuously aware of radiological, environmental, safety and any potentially hazardous conditions and notifying supervision and effected organizations when changes occur. • Effectively manage time and complete all delegated work within the specified time. • Perform housekeeping duties as assigned to maintain safe and orderly workspace. • Assist with preparations and restorations associated with ARL equipment work. • Package, label, document, and handle waste for transfer, treatment or disposal. • Participate in event investigations and supply information as requested. • Operate equipment in accordance with procedures from manually operated levers, switches, buttons, joysticks, co