Technician (3789)

Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting a Technician in Oak Ridge, TN. An active DOE Q clearance (or DOD equivalent) is preferred

Navarro Research & Engineering is an award-winning federal contractor dedicated to partnering with clients to advance clean energy and deliver effective solutions for complex challenges in the nuclear and environmental fields. Joining Navarro means being a part of an exceptional team committed to quality and safety while also looking for innovative strategies to create value for the client’s success. Headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Navarro has active programs in place across the nation for DOE/NNSA, NASA, and the Department of Defense.

The technician will provide hands-on-support cleaning lithium parts inside an inert glove box using hand-held power sanding tools that abrasively remove the surface layer of oxides, markings, and contaminants. They will conduct rough sanding, debris removal and wiping of parts per applicable procedures and/or work instructions. They may be tasked to collect and enter data in logbooks or Excel spreadsheets. They will maintain a high standard for safety and housekeeping.

The technician may also be tasked with operation of the wet chemical purification system involving dissolution of materials in water, transfers of solutions, and operations of pumps, Participates must read and follows procedures, schedules procedural steps, moves and opens containers, bags and debags parts; uses abrasive cleaning equipment, wipes parts, stages parts for sampling, collects and enters data, operates equipment in a glovebox and trains on the equipment.

Overall support of the Li Processing group is expected based on individuals skill set. A wide set of skills would be considered outside of lab space task. Support could include document creation/modification and other administrative activities.

Experience operating equipment in gloveboxes, hazardous and radioactive materials is preferred. Familiarity with principles of chemical laboratory safety and operation are also preferred. Must be willing to work with beryllium and radiological hazards.

Technician will work a standard 40 hour work week and may need to work overtime to meet production schedules.

Position requires the ability to obtain a “Q” clearance. Medical requirements may apply.

• Experience operating equipment in gloveboxes, hazardous and radioactive materials is preferred. Familiarity with principles of chemical laboratory safety and operation are also preferred. Must be willing to work with beryllium and radiological hazards.

• Technician will work a standard 40 hour work week and may need to work overtime to meet production schedules.

• Position requires the ability to obtain a “Q” clearance. Medical requirements may apply.
• H.S. diploma or higher degree with 1-4 years relevant experience. Requires a general knowledge and understanding of specialty and associated laboratory equipment, processes, and/or systems.

Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearances requirements, US citizenship is required.

Navarro is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status, or any classification protected by applicable state or local law.

EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability