Development Technician

Pinnacle Specialty Group is a woman-owned and operated small business specializing in providing project and contract management for Professional, Technical, Engineering, IT and Support Services. We offer full benefits to include:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, 401K - Company Matched.

The technician will provide hands‑on support cleaning lithium parts inside an inert glove box using hand‑held power sanding tools that abrasively remove the surface layer of oxides, markings, and contaminants. They will conduct rough sanding, debris removal and wiping of parts per applicable procedures and/or work instructions. They may be tasked to collect and enter data in logbooks or Excel spreadsheets.

They will maintain a high standard for safety and housekeeping.

The technician may also be tasked with operation of the wet chemical purification system involving dissolution of materials in water, transfers of solutions, and operations of pumps. Participants must read and follow procedures, schedule procedural steps, move and open containers, bags and debag parts; use abrasive cleaning equipment, wipe parts, stage parts for sampling, collect and enter data, operate equipment in a glovebox and train on the equipment.

Overall support of the Li Processing group is expected based on individuals' skill set. A wide set of skills would be considered outside of lab space tasks. Support could include document creation/modification and other administrative activities.

Experience operating equipment in glove boxes, hazardous and radioactive materials is preferred. Familiarity with principles of chemical laboratory safety and operation are also preferred. Must be willing to work with beryllium and radiological hazards.

Technician will work a standard 40 hour work week and may need to work overtime to meet production schedules.

Position requires the ability to obtain a “Q” clearance. Medical requirements may apply.

• Level 1: H.S. diploma or higher degree with 1–4 years relevant experience.
• Level 2: H.S. diploma or higher degree with 2–5 years relevant experience.
• Level 3: H.S. diploma or higher degree with 6–10 years relevant experience.
• Level 4: H.S. diploma or higher degree with 10–15 years relevant experience.

Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Light to moderate lifting may be required for packages and other items, ability to walk short distances, may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard.

Due to government and/or federal regulations for this position, proof of U.S. citizenship is required.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer