AddressRequisition Id 12992
Overview:
Oak Ridge National Laboratory is the largest US Department of Energy science and energy laboratory, conducting basic and applied research to deliver transformative solutions to compelling problems in energy and security.
We are seeking a Technical Professional who will support the Disruptive Manufacturing Systems Development Group in the Manufacturing Science Division, Energy Science and Technology Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). If selected, you will contribute to the understanding of processing structure property relationships in Large Scale Advanced manufactured components targeted towards replacement of casting and forging process. A strong experience in both research and industry labs is required. The primary research location would be at the Manufacturing Demostration Facility (MDF) – ORNL’s Hardin Valley campus.
Major Duties/Responsibilities:
- In a laboratory setting, support specimen preparation and characterization of ferrous and non-ferrous structural alloys, towards understanding of their processing-microstructure-property relationships
- Ability to learn and execute towards multiscale characterization and defect/microstructure assessment of test articles and Large Scale structures
- Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary research environment consisting of computational scientists, experimentalists, and engineers conducting basic and applied research in support of the Laboratory’s missions.
- Ensure compliance with environment, safety, health, and quality program requirements per ORNL’s Standards-Based Management System (SBMS).
- Maintain strong dedication to the implementation and perpetuation of institution values and ethics.
- Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.
Basic Qualifications:
- A BS degree in science and/or engineering field and a minimum of two years of lab or industry experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Background and experitise in specimen preparation and characterization
- Background and training in standard laboratory procedures, equipment maintance, logistics and inventory management
- Prior experience and training in standard laboratory procedures, equipment maintance, logistics and inventory management.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and to participate creatively in collaborative teams across the laboratory
- Ability to function well in a fast-paced research environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to ever changing needs
This position requires access to technology that is subject to export control requirements. Successful candidates must be qualified for such access without an export control license.
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This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.
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