Brookhaven National Laboratory Hiring for NASA Space Radiation Laboratory (NSRL) Operator at Upton Full Time

NASA Space Radiation Laboratory (NSRL) Operator
Job ID 3349 Date posted 08/15/2022

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Organizational Overview

The mission of the Collider-Accelerator Department (C-AD) is to operate, maintain, improve, and upgrade the suite of electron, proton, and heavy ion accelerators used to carry out a program of accelerator-based experiments at Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL). To support this program, the C-AD must design, fabricate, assemble, test, install, and operate unique research equipment to generate, transport, transfer, accelerate, focus, track, collide, and absorb high intensity particle beams up to energies of 250 GeV. This includes a combination of custom designed and built parts and vendor produced components developed by a collaboration of the C-AD scientific, engineering, and technical staff. The C-AD supports an international user community of over 1,500 scientists. The C-AD performs all these functions in an environmentally-responsible and safe manner, under a rigorous conduct of operations approach.

Position Description

The Collider-Accelerator Department (C-AD) has an opening for a NASA Space Radiation Laboratory (NSRL) Operator for the facility. The NSRL uses proton and heavy ion beams from the BNL Booster synchrotron to simulate the radiation environment of space. NASA conducts radiobiology experiments to learn about the effects of space radiation on astronauts. The space industry tests electronics for radiation tolerance. In this role you will be a liaison to users and main control room operators in the preparation and execution of experiments as well as maintain and monitor equipment operation and performance. Flexibility is necessary to do shift work, generally up to midnight with occasional overnight shifts, as well as dynamic schedules with changing circumstances and priorities. This position has a high level of interaction with an international and multicultural scientific community.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Work with Ion Source and Main Control Room Operators to prepare beam for experiments, tune and shape beam, archive, calibrate and deliver exposures
Work with experimenters to help set up and run equipment
Complete technical and research projects for NSRL
Collaborate with NSRL experimenters to advance research and development, communicating beam parameters
Operate and maintain the equipment used to monitor and control the beam
Communicate with MCR Operators and Ion Source Operators regarding accelerator performance
Respond to emergency situations, alarms, or occurrences based on standard operating procedures
Identify hazards, environmental concerns and unsafe conditions or practices and implement or suggest controls to minimize risks

Position Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Physics or related field with demonstrated laboratory experience
Foundational knowledge in Electricity and Magnetism, Digital and Analogue Electronics, Lasers
Clear and concise oral and written communication skills
Computing proficiency to include Excel spreadsheets
Ability to work shifts and irregular hours
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Experience in dosimetry, nuclear physics, particle and radiation physics
Experience in accelerator operations
Experience in detector development
Familiarity with Oscilloscopes, Ion Chambers, Photomultipliers, Lasers, Data Acquisition Systems
Environmental, Health & Safety Requirements:
Ability to work well in a high stress environment
Ability to hear alarms
Good depth vision, distance and color
Alertness and vigilance
Moderate lifting up to 30 pounds
At Brookhaven National Laboratory we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive. Our benefits program includes, but is not limited to:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Care Plans
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time-off and Leave Programs (vacation, holidays, sick leave, paid parental leave)
Lab-funded Retirement Plan
401(k) Plan
Flexible Work Arrangements
Tuition Assistance, Training and Professional Development Programs
Employee Fitness/Wellness & Recreation: Gym/Basketball Courts, Weight Room, Fitness Classes, Indoor Pool, Tennis Courts, Sports Clubs/Activities (Basketball, Ping Pong, Softball, Tennis)
Brookhaven Science Associates requires proof of a COVID-19 vaccination for all employees. Proof of full vaccination as recognized by the CDC and/or WHO, inclusive of the two-week waiting period, is required at the start of your employment.

Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) is an equal opportunity employer that values inclusion and diversity at our Lab. We are committed to ensuring that all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a veteran, disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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