Job Description (show details...)

Summary

Performs work requiring advanced knowledge, customarily acquired by a prolonged course of specialized intellectual instruction in science or engineering, to creatively and independently address research needs. The phrase work requiring advanced knowledge means work that is predominantly intellectual in nature, and includes work requiring consistent exercise of discretion and judgment, as distinguished from performance of routine mental, manual, mechanical or physical work. Working with peers, is responsible for the development, implementation, and completion of project objectives. Communicates results through internal reports, progress reports to sponsors, or technical publications in peer-reviewed journals. May have significant responsibility for safety/security envelope for projects, the team, or the group. May work in areas involving high consequences for safety, e.g. high explosives, high power lasers, high magnetic fields, accelerators, high energy capacitor banks, gas guns, or X-ray systems. Work may be related to national security objectives, requiring the individual to hold a Department of Energy (DOE) Q security clearance.

Job Duties

1. Safety and security are a primary responsibility for all Laboratory employees. Maintains required safety and security training and assures compliance; makes safety and security an integral part of every task. Takes steps to stop work if unsafe conditions exist or security is compromised.
2. Has demonstrated expert knowledge and skills in area of technical specialty.
3. Uses ability as a skilled specialist to contribute to the development of techniques, and completes work in innovative and effective ways.
4. Contributes to the development of new principles and concepts.
5. Focused assignments are usually portions of the total design or research project and require substantially more technical depth and provide solutions that are highly innovative and ingenious.
6. Contributions are of sufficient value and scope to have significant impact on project goals; conversely, incorrect technical decisions can cause significant delays in project completion.
7. Works under consultative direction toward predetermined goals and objectives.
8. Assignments are often self-initiated.
9. Work is checked through consultation and agreement with others rather than by formal review of superior.
10. Assignments include responsibility for developing specifications for project implementation and verifying that the end product meets expectations and requirements.
11. Prepares research documentation and may review the documentation of other technicians.
12. May supply ideas and/or input to proposals.
13. Assist in development of specifications for product/system/equipment design and/or production processes in support of research.
14. May contribute to or co-author scientific publications.
15. May act as lead and review activities of other employees.
16. Understands and adheres to all Laboratory and industry regulatory guidance and governance specific to the work and work area to which assigned.
17. Ensures all work, materials, processes and final product meet quality specifications and are completed according to established requirements.
18. Promotes a mutually respectful work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.

Job Knowledge

• Significant and demonstrated knowledge in the area of practice acquired by experience, certification and/or formal education.
• Demonstrated knowledge of scientific principals, mathematical formulas, computations and data gathering methods.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Laboratory procedures, standards and guides.
• Demonstrated knowledge of industry, regulatory, DOE/National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) complex codes, standards and criteria pertinent to the particular area of research.
• Demonstrated technical leadership in area of expertise.
• Demonstrated moderate level of supervising projects and personnel.

Education

• Position typically requires a minimum of two years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Direction

A. Supervision Received

• Receives functional and operational direction from the team leader, group leader, or staff member to whom assigned.

B. Supervision Exercised

• Provides functional and operational direction to supporting technical and/or administrative staff as assigned.

C. Contacts

• Other laboratory personnel at many levels. Contacts may include technical personnel from other scientific laboratories, universities, and contractors throughout the DOE complex.

This description is not intended to be a complete statement of every aspect of the position, but rather to act as a guide to the essential functions to be performed. Assigned functions of this job may vary, and other duties and responsibilities may be assigned or changed at the discretion of management.