Lab Assistant
TerraPowerTITLE: Lab Assistant, Part-time
LOCATION: Everett, WA, USA
TerraPower is a nuclear technology company based in Bellevue, Washington with a laboratory in Everett, WA. At its core, the company is working to raise living standards globally through a more affordable, secure and environmentally friendly form of nuclear energy along with innovations in medical isotopes to improve human health. In 2006, TerraPower originated with Bill Gates and a group of like-minded visionaries who evaluated the fundamental challenges to raising living standards around the world. They recognized energy access was crucial to the health and economic well-being of communities and decided that the private sector needed to take action and create energy sources that would advance global energy deployment. TerraPower’s mission is to be a world leader in new nuclear technologies, while developing innovators and future leaders in the nuclear field. As a result, the company’s activities in the fields of nuclear energy and related sciences are yielding significant innovations in the safety and economics of nuclear power, hybrid energy and medical applications – all for significant human health benefits.
TerraPower is seeking to hire highly motivated and forward-thinking professionals who are interested in focusing on advanced nuclear reactor research and development and influencing change within the nuclear power landscape and bringing forward the critical production of medical isotopes. TerraPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, as a federal contractor, TerraPower has instituted an Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) in an effort to proactively recruit, hire, and promote women, minorities, disabled persons and veterans.
Lab Assistant, Part-time
The Lab Assistant is a junior part-time Lab Operations position that provides support to the TerraPower Laboratory Facility Manager and performs day-to-day functions of the Laboratory Operations department. The TerraPower Laboratory supports a variety of projects with evolving needs. It is a dynamic environment with a highly engaged workforce.
Responsibilities:
• Provide daily operational/laboratory support to ensure facility is functional and adequate to support TerraPower operations.
• Maintain housekeeping and supplies i.e. restock PPE stations, empty garbage cans, floor cleaning, fire extinguisher and safety shower checks, etc.
• Facilitate movement of equipment and furniture between the lab and warehouse spaces.
• Assisting with warehouse & lab organization.
• Assisting with various facilities maintenance activities.
• Escorting vendors.
• Follow standard operating procedures.
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned.
Key Qualifications and Skills
• High School Diploma or equivalent (Some college or relevant certifications are a plus).
• Previous experience in a facilities or maintenance role is a plus but not required.
• Basic knowledge of cleaning supplies and maintenance tools.
• Ability to commit to at least 25 hours per week in a part-time employee status.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to follow safety protocols and ensure a safe working environment.
• Experience with material handling equipment such as pallet-jacks or forklifts is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interface effectively with employees, management is a plus.
• Ability to work a modified schedule and overtime as workload and project schedules dictate.
• The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly, and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.
• Military experience is a plus.
• Must be flexible and able to quickly adjust to new or changing projects/tasks and schedules.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Demonstrating self-motivation and initiative is preferred.
Job Functions
Job Functions are physical actions and/or working conditions associated with the position. These functions may also constitute essential functions for the job which the employee must be able to fulfill, with or without accommodation. Information provided below is to help describe the job so that the applicant has a reasonable understanding of the job duties/expectations. An applicant's ability to perform and/or tolerate these actions and conditions will be discussed and workplace accommodations may be made on a case-by-case basis following an individualized assessment of the applicant and other considerations, including but not limited to any governing safety standards.
• Motor Abilities: Sitting and standing for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands).
• Physical exertion and/or requirements: Moderate, with ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds and ability to climb ladders up to 50 feet.
• Repetitive work: Prolonged.
• Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work and ability to perform role in personal protective equipment.
• Work Conditions: Laboratory, warehouse, stairs, typing/keyboard, standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hrs./day.
TerraPower’s technology is controlled for export by various agencies of the U.S. Government. TerraPower must evaluate applicants who are foreign nationals (other than asylees, refugees, or lawful permanent residents) in accordance with U.S. Government export control requirements. To facilitate TerraPower’s export control reviews, you will be asked as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or national, asylee, refugee, or lawful permanent resident of the United States. Government export authorization approval times vary. Based on the business needs for a particular position, TerraPower may not consider a foreign national from a country if it is impracticable to obtain timely Government export approval.
Please visit www.terrapower.com to apply.
Job details
Hourly Pay Range Level 6: $30 - $43
*Typically, our employee salaries are within .90 – 1.0 of the mid-point of the posted salary band. Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected individual’s qualifications and experience. This range is specific to Washington State.
Job Type: Part-time
Benefits:
• Competitive Compensation
o Salary, eligible to participate in discretionary short-term incentive payments
• Comprehensive Medical and Wellness Benefits
o Medical
o Vision
o Dental
o Life
o Life and Disability
o Gender Affirmation Benefits
o Parental Leave
• 401k Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
o 21 days of annually accrued PTO
• Generous Holiday Schedule
o 10 paid holidays
• Relocation Assistance
• Professional and Educational Support Opportunities
• Flexible Work Schedule
TerraPower Career and Benefits information: https://www.terrapower.com/contact-us/careers/