Scientist II

Overview

Mission Support and Test Services, LLC (MSTS) manages and operates the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) for the . National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). Our MISSION is to help ensure the security of the United States and its allies by providing high-hazard experimentation and incident response capabilities through operations, engineering, education, field, and integration services and by acting as environmental stewards to the Site’s Cold War legacy. Our VISION is to be the user site of choice for large-scale, high-hazard, national security experimentation, with premier facilities and capabilities below ground, on the ground, and in the air. (See for our unique Our 2,750+ professional, craft, and support employees are called upon to innovate, collaborate, and deliver on some of the more difficult nuclear security challenges facing the world today. In this environment, the best ideas need to be voiced and every opinion matters. As such, MSTS places great value on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and is committed to a diverse and equitable workforce, with an inclusive culture that values and celebrates the diversity of our people, talents, ideas, and perspectives.

MSTS offers our full-time employees highly competitive salaries and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision; both a pension and a 401k; paid time off and 96 hours of paid holidays; relocation (if located more than 75 miles from work location); tuition assistance and reimbursement; and more. MSTS is a limited liability company consisting of Honeywell International Inc. (Honeywell), Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (Jacobs), and HII Nuclear Inc.

Responsibilities

The Radiological Control Organization is looking for a high performing individual with an attention to detail to be a Scientist II within the Radiological Control Organization.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in the development of technical basis documents, procedures and both Panasonic and Landauer OSL dosimetry documents. Perform/Assist in analysis of DOELAP performance testing results for Landauer OSL and Panasonic TL dosimeters. Perform radiological dosimetry analyses and calculations using industry available software. Assist in determination of personal dosimeter read results. Initiate collaboration with partners external to MSTS (including DOELAP assessors, dosimetry scientists at other DOE sites, vendors, Prepare/Assist in preparation of a variety of technical and non-technical reports, including procedures, technical basis documents and dose reports. Review, scan and ensure correct retention of all dosimetry records. Provide assistance to operations staff and technical management in radiological dosimetry methods, processes, and best practices. Including collaboration with partners external to MSTS (including DOELAP Assessors, health physicists from TO’s. Participate in staff meetings, and planning and scheduling meetings relevant to radiological controls and engineering issues ensuring dosimetry issues are identified and resolved in a collegial manner. Participate in management assessments of the external dosimetry program. Provide Support to daily dosimetry operations, dosimetry technicians and perform all duties assigned by dosimetry manager. Fulfill basic ESH&Q obligations. Perform other duties assigned by Management.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a calculus-based (STEM) field, plus at least 2 years’ relevant experience. Skill building experience must demonstrate either deeper technical specialization or additional cross-disciplinary knowledge. Graduate research experience may be recognized. Training or experience in technical and scientific analysis of dosimetry results and utilize the scientific method. Ability to write documents based on scientific data and other information collected from other sources, including technical documents and regulations. Ability to work both independently and in a team setting. Ability to use judgement and follow oral and written instructions in completion of assigned tasks while coping with conflicting deadlines, frequent interruptions, and multiple tasks. Experience working with the following software: Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook. The primary work location will at the Nevada National Security Site (located 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas, Nevada). Work schedule will be 4/10s Monday through Thursday (subject to change). Pre-placement physical examination, which includes a drug screen, is required. MSTS maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Must possess a valid driver’s license.

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