"Reactor Operations Clerk"

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MRR Reactor Operations

A life-saving operation in the middle of America — the University of Missouri Research Reactor (MURR) — needs you to help guide its future. MURR is expanding its critical cancer-fighting and medical isotope production.

MURR’s reactor is the highest-power university research reactor in the United States, operating at 10 megawatts, 6.5 days a week and 52 weeks a year. The MURR facility enables research across many disciplines – From investigating ancient cultures and how plants respond to their environment, to analyzing industrial materials and developing radiopharmaceuticals that have lifesaving clinical applications. The MURR facility is a reliable resource for researchers, scientists, engineers and students across the country.

Be a part of the future of fighting cancer and saving lives.

Be a part of MURR

Job Description

MURR is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Reactor Operations Clerk to provide critical administrative and regulatory support to the Reactor Operations department. This position plays a vital role in maintaining compliance with Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) requirements, supporting reactor operator licensing, and ensuring the integrity of operational records and procedures. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage sensitive materials, and communicate effectively with internal teams and external regulatory bodies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Regulatory Support & Communication: Prepare, review, and submit official regulatory documents such as NRC Forms 396 & 398, SARs, Tech Specs, Emergency Plans. Maintain compliance records and assist with updates to the Physical and Transportation Security Plans. Coordinate communication with the NRC and other regulatory bodies; serve as a facility notary public.
• Meeting & Committee Support: Organize meetings for the Reactor Advisory Committee and subcommittees, including scheduling, preparing agendas, assembling documentation, and recording minutes. Ensure technical specifications are understood and followed in committee operations.
• Licensing & Operator Programs: Manage tracking systems for licensed reactor operator physical and licensing/requalification exams. Maintain accurate records in proprietary software such as MAXIMO and eLogger.
• Emergency Preparedness & Fuel Reporting: Support emergency drills and maintain the emergency notification roster. Handle documentation for new and spent fuel transactions and semi-annual special nuclear material (SNM) inventories.
• Program Audits & Quality Assurance: Conduct audits and assist in corrective action tracking and documentation for various compliance programs. Ensure all documentation adheres to federal regulations and MURR’s internal policies.
• Administrative & Document Control: Maintain physical and electronic records, revise procedures and preventive maintenance documentation. Issue, track, and maintain printed materials and controlled manuals. Process purchases and coordinate interview logistics for Reactor Operations staff recruitment. Support internal systems for electronic signature routing and deviation tracking.

Must be available for reliable and consistent onsite work.

Shift

Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., variable (to be discussed at interview)

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 1 year of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

Notary Public

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $18.87 - 34.87 per hour Grade: GGS 008 University Title: Compliance Specialist II

Community Information

Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours’ drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone County’s largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen festivals each year. If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire, Columbia is a good place to be!

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.