Earth & Biological Scientist

The Earth and Biological Systems Division at Savannah River National Laboratory is seeking innovative scientists and engineers to advance research and technology development supporting environmental stewardship, ecological resilience, predictive modeling, and sustainable site operations across the Department of Energy complex.

Requirements

• Conduct scientific research, field investigations, laboratory studies, or modeling activities related to earth systems, biological processes, environmental monitoring, or ecosystem responses.
• Develop, apply, or validate models and data-driven tools to support environmental characterization, contaminant fate and transport, risk assessment, or ecosystem dynamics.
• Perform laboratory or bench-scale experiments in microbiology, environmental chemistry, geochemistry, ecology, genomics, or related fields.
• Collect, analyze, interpret, and integrate environmental or biological data to support DOE mission needs in cleanup, stewardship, and environmental resilience.
• Prepare technical reports, manuscripts, presentations, and analyses for internal teams, stakeholders, and external sponsors.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams combining engineering, biological sciences, geosciences, environmental modeling, and data analytics.
• Contribute to the development and demonstration of technologies that improve environmental monitoring, remediation strategies, or biological and earth system understanding.
• Ensure all work is conducted in accordance with SRNL safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Support proposal writing, project planning, and sponsor engagement to grow SRNL’s earth and biological systems research portfolio.
• Maintain awareness of emerging scientific advances, new methodologies, and relevant environmental or biological research trends.

Benefits

• Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company provided seed
• Short- & Long-Term Disability (company paid)
• Life Insurance Non-Contributary 1X salary (company paid)
• AD&D Non-contributary 1x salary (company paid)
• Savings & Investment plan
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Plan