The Argonne Office of Material Control and Accountability implements the requirements regarding the management of nuclear and other materials at the Laboratory in order to maintain a dedicated safeguard program that maximizes the protection of nuclear materials and minimizes the impact of the program on facility operations. 

Our mission is to develop, implement and maintain a Materials Control and Accountability Program at Argonne National Laboratory designed to:

• Ensure that nuclear material is acquired, used and disposed of in ways that prevent unauthorized removal of special nuclear material from the Laboratory;
• Ensure compliance with DOE O 474.2, DOE O 410.2, DOE O 470.4B, and 49 CFR Parts 100-185;

We invite you to apply for the Special Material Representative (SMR) opening. In this role, you will participate in the continual enhancement of the materials control and accountability program. Under limited supervision, your responsibilities will include:

• Serve as a TID Applicator by maintaining all aspects of the program, to include application and tracking;  
• Generate DOT shipping paperwork for onsite and offsite radioactive shipments  and physically move radioactive material onsite;
• Participate in annual physical inventories on material balance areas;
• Provide material accountability services and support to include acquisition, transferring, shipping, and reporting of any abnormalities;
• Travel for training is required.

Position Requirements

• Understanding of material controls and accountability operations principles.
• Proficient in use of computers, specifically MS Access, DOT RADCALC, LANMAS, and SAMS
• Working knowledge of radioactive materials. 
• Knowledge in the interpretation and implementation/enforcement of the regulations and requirements of DOE, DOT and Argonne pertaining to the transportation of nuclear and radioactive materials, as well as the safe handling and storage of these materials.
• Knowledge of Nuclear and hazardous materials safety practices and disposal regulations.
• Knowledge of Cyber Security Protection requirements.
• Knowledge of physics, chemistry, mathematics, accounting, and radiation safety.
• Knowledge of various radiation software programs.
• Knowledge of Special Nuclear Materials accounting, inventory and reporting processes as defined in DOE and Argonne safeguards and security regulations and requirements.
• Ability to interact effectively with a diverse group of technical, professional and management personnel.
• Strong skills in oral, written and interpersonal communications, including the ability to work independently and within a team.
• Demonstrated skills in organization, time management, and providing detailed and accurate documentation.
• Ability to be a steward of Lab resources.
• Ability to model Argonne’s Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.
• Minimum of a 4-year college degree or equivalent experience, preferably in a science field, health physics continuity, nuclear field, or security related field.
• 2 - 4+ years relevant experience in the transportation of radioactive material, working at a DOE facility or nuclear facility, inventory and audit, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Applicants must be a U.S. citizen. Position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy “Q” clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified hazardous material shipper with emphasis on radioactive material
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