Physics World · 15 hours ago
Sr. Scientific Technologist
Livermore, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$52.23/hr - $63.97/hrLawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is dedicated to strengthening the United States’ security through innovative solutions. The Sr. Environmental Scientific Technologist will collaborate with technical personnel and scientists to provide support in environmental monitoring and compliance sampling, while leading field sampling activities and ensuring adherence to established procedures.
Publishing
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide environmental sampling support for compliance and surveillance networks that include soil and sediment sampling, storm water sampling, stack emissions monitoring, ambient air monitoring for particulate and water vapor (tritium), vegetation sampling, and sewer monitoring activities
Perform soil sampling and field survey activities for construction and demolition projects while interacting with LLNL project managers, construction managers, and multidisciplinary health and safety professionals
Lead soil sampling teams in the field and ensure sample screening and shipping is performed in accordance with established procedures
Obtain and maintain Department of Energy Radiological Control Technician qualification to perform routine and specialized radiological monitoring and surveys in field settings
Observe, take measurements of, and analyze basic data from radiological and soil monitoring equipment, systems, and/or operations to determine compliance with established design or procedures
Provide advanced technical support and perform advanced field tests and analysis on experimental operations in a wide variety of multi-discipline activities
Perform advanced measurements, including obtaining, preparing, and management moderately complex sampling programs
Interact with co-workers, scientists, engineers, and skilled technical personnel and keep team management informed of changes to operations/facilities through regular communication
Complete and maintain training, including qualifications established in Work Control Documents as well as requisite ES&H Technician Training
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. Citizenship
Associate degree in Environmental Science or a related scientific field, or equivalent combination of education and significant experience
Significant related experience in environmental sampling, or a related scientific area
Advanced technical skills and knowledge in acquiring, analyzing, and interpreting complex data; demonstrated experience in maintenance and operation of scientific instrumentation and equipment
Experience operating, maintaining, and calibrating sophisticated sampling and detection equipment or other analytical equipment of similar complexity
Fundamental understanding of standard environmental sampling equipment and procedures for air, water, soils, or vegetation
Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve moderately to highly complex technical problems, and to report results using forms, databases, spreadsheets, emails, and direct communication with programmatic personnel, safety disciplines, and management
Effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills to write clear technical documentation, document surveys, maintenance, work performance, and provide comprehensive technical guidance and training
Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Experience directing and performing environmental field sampling in a schedule-driven team environment
Ability to become medically qualified to wear respiratory and protective equipment, work with potentially toxic and radioactive materials, apply torque, forceful gripping, pressing and pushing with hands and arms, climb ladders up to 30 ft., carry up to 30 lbs., and perform extensive bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, crawling, balancing, and climbing stairs, including outdoor work
Ability to obtain OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) 24-hour certification
Willingness and ability to learn new skills and take on new responsibilities
Benefits
Flexible Benefits Package
401(k)
Relocation Assistance
Education Reimbursement Program
Flexible schedules (depending on project needs)
Company
Physics World
Physics World is print and digital science magazine that features the latest interviews, information, and news from the physics world.
Founded in 1988
11-50 employees
Funding
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