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Why work for Texas A&M Engineering?

Engineering has been part of Texas A&M University since its opening in 1876 as the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas. Today, the College of Engineering is the largest college on the College Station campus with more than 25,000 engineering students enrolled in 15 departments. Its mission is to serve Texas, the nation and the global community by providing engineering graduates who are well-founded in engineering fundamentals, instilled with the highest standards of professional and ethical behavior, and prepared to meet the complex technical challenges of society.

As the research arm of Engineering, the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) is a state agency within the Texas A&M University System with a mission to improve lives through basic and applied engineering research, workforce development and technology transition. Our collaborations with industry, academia and government provide cutting-edge solutions to global technical challenges.

We are deeply committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce that embraces our core values of Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Service, by offering competitive salaries, an array of benefits, an extensive support network, and above all, an enriching and highly collaborative working community that is deeply passionate about our vision for higher education, research, and public service.

Job Description

Purpose:

The Shipping and Receiving Specialist, under supervision, performs technical work in the Nuclear Engineering and Science Center research and service laboratory. The primary purpose of the position is to ship, receive, and handle radioactive materials; inspect and inventory shipping shields and containers; prepare samples and materials for laboratory work and shipment; assist Reactor Operations Leadership with material handling and shipping procedures and with training and qualification of student technicians; and prepare complete and accurate records required for safe and compliant operations.

Responsibilities:

Radioactive Material Shipping and Receiving

• Serves as the shipping and receiving clerk for inbound and outbound radioactive material shipments.
• Prepares radioactive material for shipment in accordance with Nuclear Engineering and Science Center, Department of Transportation, and Nuclear Regulatory Commission requirements.
• Examines received shields and containers to confirm compliance with Nuclear Engineering and Science Center, Department of Transportation, and Nuclear Regulatory Commission requirements and enters them into the onsite inventory tracking system.

Radioactive Material Handling and Sample Preparation

• Handles and repackages radioactive materials in a hot cell or glove box.
• Prepares samples and materials for laboratory work, analysis, and shipment using approved procedures.

Procedures and Technician Training

• Assists Reactor Operations Leadership with development and maintenance of material handling and shipping procedures.
• Assists Reactor Operations Leadership with training and qualification of student technicians in laboratory practices and procedures, material handling, sample preparation, preparation of radioactive material for shipment, shipment of radioactive materials, hot cell practices and procedures, and laboratory safety.

Records, Inventory, and Documentation

• Prepares complete and accurate records and documentation for shipping, receiving, inventory, operations, and safety processes as part of the quality assurance program.
• Maintains inventories of shipping shields, containers, and raw materials used in service work.
• Maintains original and electronic records for operations and safety processes, including data entry for the annual chemical inventory.
• Performs data entry using personal computers, spreadsheets, and tracking applications.

Laboratory Support

• Operates laboratory equipment and apparatus used in research and service work.
• Cleans and packages instruments and equipment.
• Collects and records data and performs mathematical calculations used to summarize experimental results.

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

This position includes the opportunity to train and test for a Reactor Operator license and a Senior Reactor Operator license.

What We Need:

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Four years of related experience in performing laboratory procedures or assisting in experimental work within the field of specialization.
• United States citizenship required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of laboratory safety procedures. Requirements for shipping and handling of radioactive materials and chemicals, or the ability to learn those requirements.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Communicate clearly in verbal and written form.
• Use personal computers, spreadsheets, and tracking applications.
• Prepare complete and accurate records and documentation.
• Demonstrate close attention to detail.

Licensing / Professional Certification – Must obtain and maintain required certifications for shipping and handling of radioactive materials and chemicals.

What Is Helpful:

• Experience shipping or receiving hazardous materials or radioactive materials.
• Experience in a nuclear, radiochemistry, or similar laboratory.
• Current certification for shipment of radioactive materials or hazardous materials.

Physical Requirements

·        Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

·        Must be able to stand for several hours per day.

·        Must be able to climb stairs frequently and ladders occasionally.

Supervision of Others

This position generally does not supervise employees, but will assist with supervision of student technicians.

Other Requirements

• Work outside normal office hours and work on weekends may be required.
• A full criminal history and background check is required for this security-sensitive position. Must pass background checks required by United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission regulations and Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station policies.

Work Location:

• Main Campus – College Station, TX.

About Nuclear Engineering and Science Center:

The Nuclear Engineering and Science Center seeks to improve the health, wellbeing and environment of mankind through the application of nuclear technology. The center provides services to researchers and/or faculty from Texas A&M University, other colleges and universities, government agencies and private industry. The center is recognized primarily for providing radioisotopes and other nuclear irradiation services for research, academic, medical and industrial applications and as a teaching and nuclear training facility.

Texas A&M Engineering provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:

• Competitive medical insurance benefits through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Prescription coverage by Express Scripts.
• Options for Vision, Dental, Life, and Long-Term Disability insurance.
• A defined benefit retirement plan with the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) with 8.25% employer contribution.
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Deferred Account 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation Program 457(b).
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Generous paid time off with holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional development opportunities.
• Tuition assistance and Educational release time to further your academic pursuits.
• Access to Engineer Your Wellness programs that provide opportunities for employees to engage in health and fitness.
• Wellness release time offered to employees to promote work/life balance.

Helpful Applicant Information

Required Materials for Application:

• Resume/CV
• Three work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor/former supervisor.
• Letter of interest

Applications received by Texas A&M Engineering must have all required job application data entered.

Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application.

Compensation Philosophy:

• Recruit and retain a high-performing workforce through competitive compensation and career development including career pathing, coaching and skills development.
• Recognize and reward exceptional performance based on individual and team contributions to the growth and success of Texas A&M Engineering.
• Offer total rewards through flexible benefits, professional development, and work-life balance. Maintain an equitable and transparent process for compensation decisions.
• Support, reinforce, and align compensation decisions with budgetary and financial strategies to ensure growth and sustainability.

Employment Eligibility Verification

• If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in delay of start date.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.