Brookhaven National Laboratory

NASA Space Radiation Lab Associate

Brookhaven National Laboratory • $80K — $91K *
Upton, NY 11973In-Person
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Physics, Engineering, or related field required.
  • 3+ years of experience in particle, nuclear, or radiation physics.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills essential.
  • Proficient in Excel and data handling.
  • Flexible availability for extended hours, evenings, and weekends.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Ion Source and MCR Operators to prepare and calibrate beam for experiments.
  • Deliver exposure results and summaries to researchers post-experiment.
  • Maintain daily records of NSRL activities for NASA.
  • Assist in equipment setup and operation during exposure.
  • Develop technical and research projects for NSRL.
  • Ensure maintenance of monitoring and control equipment.
  • Communicate effectively with operators regarding accelerator performance.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive employee benefits program.
  • Commitment to employee success and support.
  • Opportunities for professional development and technical advancement.
Full Job Description
Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) has an opening for a NASA Space Radiation Laboratory (NSRL) staff member to join the team at the NSRL facility. The NSRL uses proton and heavy ion beams from the Lab's 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 researchers and main control room operators in the preparation and execution of experiments, as well as maintaining and monitoring equipment operation and performance. It is necessary to be able to work a flexible schedule, which includes evenings and occasional weekends. Schedules can change on short notice. This position has a high level of interaction with a multidisciplinary scientific community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Work with Ion Source and Main Control Room Operators (MCR) to prepare beam for experiments, tune and shape beam, archive, and calibrate beam
  • Deliver exposures and distribute run summaries to researchers
  • Daily recordkeeping of NSRL activities for NASA
  • Assist researchers in setting up and running equipment throughout the exposure time
  • Develop technical and research projects for NSRL
  • Maintenance of 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


Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Physics, Engineering or a related field.
  • At least three years' relevant experience in particle physics, nuclear physics or radiation physics
  • Clear and concise oral and written communication skills
  • Computing proficiency to include Excel spreadsheets
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including extended hours, evenings, or weekends as business needs require, while typically maintaining a five-day workweek
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment


Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Master's Degree in 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
  • Demonstrated commitment to working safely, acting ethically, and taking personal accountability for operational excellence


Other Information:
  • This is a fully onsite position located at BNL.
  • Brookhaven National Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable and competitive compensation. The full salary range for this position is $80600 - $91000 / year. Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate's qualification, education and experience and considered with the internal peer group.


Brookhaven National Laboratory is committed to employee success and we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive. Review more information at BNL | Benefits Program

About Brookhaven National Laboratory

Brookhaven National Laboratory is a research and development laboratory that conducts research in various fields, including physics, chemistry, biology, medicine, and environmental science. The laboratory is operated by Brookhaven Science Associates, a partnership between Stony Brook University and Battelle Memorial Institute. Brookhaven National Laboratory is located in Upton, New York, and has over 3,000 employees. The laboratory was founded in 1947 and is funded by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science.
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3,000 employees
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1947
* Ladders Estimates

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