Technologist - Radiation Safety and Nuclear Science

Description

The Laboratory Technologist will support research, development, and manufacturing activities within the RaSNS department by installing, testing, troubleshooting, and maintaining laboratory systems. The role requires applying scientific reasoning and diagnostic methods to evaluate system performance, conduct repairs, and document results while adhering to safety, quality, and procedural standards. Collaboration with engineers and senior technologists is essential to refine processes and improve system reliability, and the position offers hands‑on learning opportunities, including radiation safety and tritium handling.

• Install, operate, and maintain laboratory research and development systems supporting RaSNS engineering activities
• Configure vacuum, cryogenic, mechanical, and analytical equipment; perform routine checks; troubleshoot or escalate issues
• Apply scientific reasoning and diagnostics to evaluate system behavior, validate test configurations, and ensure experimental readiness
• Conduct repairs or adjustments to lab equipment under defined procedures, ensuring safety, accuracy, and quality compliance
• Develop working knowledge of radiation safety practices, including contamination control and controlled‑area workflows
• Document test setups, observations, and system performance clearly, using data to track reliability and communicate functionality
• Collaborate with engineers and senior technologists to refine processes, improve system reliability, and advance department goals
• Continuously expand technical skills through hands‑on learning, curiosity‑driven problem solving, and team engagement

Requirements

Candidates must have at least three years of experience with mechanical or laboratory equipment and a demonstrated ability to learn complex vacuum and cryogenic systems quickly. Strong procedural discipline, a safety‑first mindset, and the capacity to document work clearly are required, along with willingness to develop radiological material handling skills such as tritium protocols. Proficiency with analytical tools, data capture, and digital task‑tracking platforms is also valued.

• Learn tritium handling and progress toward becoming a tritium Authorized User
• 3+ years of experience with mechanical systems, laboratory equipment, or technical workflows
• Introductory familiarity with vacuum or cryogenic systems, or strong aptitude for learning complex systems quickly
• Ability to follow detailed procedures, perform repeatable tasks, and recognize when to request support
• Willingness to learn radiological materials work, including surveys, contamination control, tritium protocols, and controlled‑area practices
• Ability to operate analytical tools with guidance and present data with careful attention to detail
• Strong safety mindset and commitment to proper PPE use, hazard controls, and work planning
• Comfort working in structured, procedure‑driven environments and escalating uncertainties promptly
• Ability to document work clearly, maintain organized records, and use digital tools for task tracking and communication

Benefits

Helion offers a competitively benchmarked base salary of $38 k–$50 k plus meaningful equity grants and a comprehensive benefits package. The benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families, 31 days of PTO, paid holidays, a 401(k) match up to 5 %, disability and life insurance, parental leave, and an annual wellness stipend. This is an exempt salaried role with a focus on internal equity and transparent compensation.

• Medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and their families
• 31 days of PTO (21 vacation days and 10 sick days)
• 10 paid holidays plus a company‑wide winter break
• Up to 5% employer 401(k) match
• Short‑term disability, long‑term disability, and life insurance
• Paid parental leave and support (up to 16 weeks)
• Annual wellness stipend

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance