SRNL Technical Writer Job at Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, LLC
About Us:
Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is a multi-program laboratory applying state of the art science and practical, high-value, cost-effective solutions to complex technical problems to protect the nation. Located at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Savannah River Site (SRS), the laboratory develops and deploys innovative technologies to address some of the nation’s environmental, energy, and national security challenges.
SRNL seeks an experienced, detail-oriented and highly proficient Technical Writer-Editor to assist researchers, program managers and the communications office in the creation of scientific papers, manuscripts, proposals, requests for information, reports and other scientific or technically driven documents by revising, editing and reviewing content produced by lab staff. The Technical Writer-Editor will work with subject matter experts within SRNL to improve the quality, accuracy and clarity of their writing and provide advice to subject matter experts on improving the quality of written materials.
About the role:
o Technical Highlights
o Research Reports
o Reports
o Scientific/Academic Papers
o White Papers
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Basic Education Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required in English, communications, business, or a science, or engineering discipline. 5 years of experience writing/editing for scientific customers/audiences Advanced ability to use Microsoft Office products.
Other Required Qualifications
Proof of complete COVID-19 vaccination or approved exemption authorization will be required for employment at SRNL. Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in English, communications, business, science or engineering discipline, or a Master’s degree in a science, or engineering discipline, and 5 years of experience writing/editing for scientific customers/audiences.
Current DOE security clearance.
Competency #1
Deliver Results
Competency Description #1
Understand job responsibilities and be accountable for results.
Meet goals and strive for customer satisfaction and corporate success.
Make sound workplace and business decisions.
Keep commitments and promises.
Plan work in a responsible manner, balancing company goals vs. schedule, budget, safety and resources.
Elevate issues early to avoid surprises.
Competency #2
Shape the Future
Competency Description #2
Adapt and perform consistently under changing requirements and dynamic work situations.
Take initiative to offer or try a new approach to make the team and the company more successful.
Foster business success by offering and supporting different perspectives.
Continuously improve in job performance.
Take on stretch or rotational assignments to support company initiatives and achieve self development.
Competency #3
Build Relationships
Competency Description #3
Build and maintain good working relationships with everyone.
Maintain a customer-focused attitude and strive to satisfy the customer.
Communicate in a clear, respectful manner with everyone. Publicly recognize others for a job well done.
Provide open and timely feedback regarding meeting and delivering commitments.
Competency #4
Energize & Recognize Team
Competency Description #4
Work with team members to ensure team, department, and divisional goals are met.
Communicate in a clear, respectful manner with team and management.
Collaborate and share with other team members to promote knowledge transfer.
Mentor, guide, and provide assistance to newer employees.
Promote teamwork and support other members of the organization.
Ask for help and support when needed.
Recognize colleagues for their achievements.
Competency #5
Model Excellence
Competency Description #5
Behave in a professional manner demonstrating integrity, ethics, and a high standard of values.Deliver your work with pride and ownership.Respect others’ knowledge, skills, and experiences.Seek to appropriately identify and resolve challenges.Work to make the organization, company, and mission more successful.Apply Continuous Improvement processes to work scopes to improve efficiency and reduce unnecessary costs.Strive to exceed expectations in task completion.Embrace the company’s culture of service, excellence, and stewardship.Take personal responsibility to care for equipment and resources.Adhere to conduct of operations principles.
Note:
BSRA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. BSRA is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. Please email us at SRNLRecruiting@srnl.doe.gov with any questions regarding the hiring process or to request an accommodation.
Job Expires
31-Jan-2023
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Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is a multi-program laboratory applying state of the art science and practical, high-value, cost-effective solutions to complex technical problems to protect the nation. Located at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Savannah River Site (SRS), the laboratory develops and deploys innovative technologies to address some of the nation’s environmental, energy, and national security challenges.
SRNL seeks an experienced, detail-oriented and highly proficient Technical Writer-Editor to assist researchers, program managers and the communications office in the creation of scientific papers, manuscripts, proposals, requests for information, reports and other scientific or technically driven documents by revising, editing and reviewing content produced by lab staff. The Technical Writer-Editor will work with subject matter experts within SRNL to improve the quality, accuracy and clarity of their writing and provide advice to subject matter experts on improving the quality of written materials.
About the role:
- Apply substantial technical knowledge of the research and development field, works closely with subject matter experts to assist in the production of a variety of publications, for both technical and non-technical audiences, including:
o Technical Highlights
o Research Reports
o Reports
o Scientific/Academic Papers
o White Papers
- Serve as a resource for authors to improve their technical writing skills to convey complex scientific concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Assure publications are prepared in accordance with format, SRNL branding requirements, and appropriate content specifications.
- Ensures technical and scientific documents present information clearly and logically for the intended audience.
- Works with the communications office graphic artist to help authors find best options to visually represent technical concepts and research results.
- Collaborates with teams and individual researchers, engineers and scientists to develop high-quality/high-impact products on deadline.
- Applies full understanding and application of grammar and usage principles, theories, and techniques to technical information to facilitate understanding by non-technical audiences.
- Serves as editor, or co-author for lab publications including journals, concept papers, white papers, proposals, and other documents.
- Keeps customers and management apprised of the progress/status of products.
- Schedule and coordinate complex projects. Generate innovative content management and workflow solutions. Establish, in consultation with customers, priorities and scheduled for meeting deadlines.
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Basic Education Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required in English, communications, business, or a science, or engineering discipline. 5 years of experience writing/editing for scientific customers/audiences Advanced ability to use Microsoft Office products.
Other Required Qualifications
Proof of complete COVID-19 vaccination or approved exemption authorization will be required for employment at SRNL. Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in English, communications, business, science or engineering discipline, or a Master’s degree in a science, or engineering discipline, and 5 years of experience writing/editing for scientific customers/audiences.
Current DOE security clearance.
Competency #1
Deliver Results
Competency Description #1
Understand job responsibilities and be accountable for results.
Meet goals and strive for customer satisfaction and corporate success.
Make sound workplace and business decisions.
Keep commitments and promises.
Plan work in a responsible manner, balancing company goals vs. schedule, budget, safety and resources.
Elevate issues early to avoid surprises.
Competency #2
Shape the Future
Competency Description #2
Adapt and perform consistently under changing requirements and dynamic work situations.
Take initiative to offer or try a new approach to make the team and the company more successful.
Foster business success by offering and supporting different perspectives.
Continuously improve in job performance.
Take on stretch or rotational assignments to support company initiatives and achieve self development.
Competency #3
Build Relationships
Competency Description #3
Build and maintain good working relationships with everyone.
Maintain a customer-focused attitude and strive to satisfy the customer.
Communicate in a clear, respectful manner with everyone. Publicly recognize others for a job well done.
Provide open and timely feedback regarding meeting and delivering commitments.
Competency #4
Energize & Recognize Team
Competency Description #4
Work with team members to ensure team, department, and divisional goals are met.
Communicate in a clear, respectful manner with team and management.
Collaborate and share with other team members to promote knowledge transfer.
Mentor, guide, and provide assistance to newer employees.
Promote teamwork and support other members of the organization.
Ask for help and support when needed.
Recognize colleagues for their achievements.
Competency #5
Model Excellence
Competency Description #5
Behave in a professional manner demonstrating integrity, ethics, and a high standard of values.Deliver your work with pride and ownership.Respect others’ knowledge, skills, and experiences.Seek to appropriately identify and resolve challenges.Work to make the organization, company, and mission more successful.Apply Continuous Improvement processes to work scopes to improve efficiency and reduce unnecessary costs.Strive to exceed expectations in task completion.Embrace the company’s culture of service, excellence, and stewardship.Take personal responsibility to care for equipment and resources.Adhere to conduct of operations principles.
Note:
BSRA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. BSRA is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. Please email us at SRNLRecruiting@srnl.doe.gov with any questions regarding the hiring process or to request an accommodation.
Job Expires
31-Jan-2023
Please Note :
blog.nvalabs.org is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, blog.nvalabs.org provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.