Posting Description
SENIOR REACTOR OPERATOR-TRAINING SUPERVISOR, Nuclear Reactor Laboratory , will manage the initial Reactor Operator training program as well as the requalification program for licensed personnel; maintain a Senior Reactor Operator license to operate the MITR-II Research Reactor, and perform the duties of Shift Supervisor; perform reactor startups and shutdowns; provide control room coverage; perform diagnostic tests, calibrations, refueling operations, and decontamination procedures; prepare samples for irradiation; package and ship radioactive samples; perform safety reviews and analyses of reactor system modifications and experiments; train to become a shift supervisor to oversee the duties listed above and other routine reactor operations; assist with various special reactor and experimental projects; adhere to all radiation protection measures, exercise sound radiological control judgment while working in areas containing radioactive materials, and participate in the annual requalification program for licensed personnel. Once fully qualified and in addition to the above, will maintain all aspects of initial and requalification training programs, including personnel tracking, exam writing/grading, oral walk-throughs, and other training duties as needed.
Job Requirements
REQUIRED : High school diploma or GED; two years of technical college or Navy nuclear education; be currently licensed as a Senior Reactor Operator by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission or ability to obtain license within approximately one year of hire. PREFERRED : Experience as an instructor e.g., Navy Nuclear Prototype or Power School instructor; knowledge of the systematic approach to training e.g., INPO training certification; background in physics or chemistry; and at least one year of additional experience working with either nuclear reactor mechanical or electrical systems; ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team; excellent interpersonal skills for successfully communicating to a diverse group of staff, students, MIT community members, and external organization, and to be strongly motivated to advance to senior level position if necessary; be detail-oriented.
Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. and climb ladders.
Ability to cover evening, night, weekend and overtime shifts as required.
Must have U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status. English fluency required.
This position will start as a term appointment, with the opportunity to be made permanent upon successful completion of the NRC senior reactor operator licensing exam. The exam must be taken at the first appropriate available date, normally within about one year from hire.
6/18/2026
