Radiation Protection Instrument Repair and Calibration Technician (Process & Sampling Tec 3​/4

Position: Radiation Protection Instrument Repair and Calibration Technician (Process & Sampling Tec 3/4)
** What You Will Do*
* ** This  position will be filled at either the Process & Sampling Tec level 3  or 4, depending on the skills of the selected candidate.  Additional  job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate  is hired at the higher level.*
* Work as part of the  Radiation Instrumentation and Calibration Team in the Radiation  Protection Services Group at Los Alamos National Laboratory.  This team  supports the Radiation Protection Program by maintaining, calibrating,  troubleshooting and developing radiation protection instrumentation.
Duties will include supporting the test, evaluation, maintenance, and  calibration processes for fixed and portable alpha, beta, neutron,  photon, and tritium radiation protection instruments.  As a member of  the team, you will maintain accurate computerized and written  calibration records and other pertinent documentation. You will interact  with team staff members, health physicists and radiological control  technicians. This position may require shift work.

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** Process and Sampling Tec 3 Level, Salary Range:  $60,500 - $93,600*
* + Process  and Sampling TEC-3 will be responsible to repair RP instruments and  calibrate RP instrumentation with radioactive sources with frequent  troubleshooting issue or concerns. Responsible for developing,  implementing, and evaluating processes, procedures, and applications.

** Process and Sampling Tec 4 Level, Salary Range:  $72,800 - $115,400.*
* In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, the Tec 4 position will

+ Perform  a higher level of electronic component troubleshooting, performing  evaluation of newly purchased instrumentation and working with the RP  instrumentation manufactures.

+ Responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating processes, procedures, and applications.

** What You Need*
* ** Minimum

Job Requirements:

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* + Experience in the maintenance and repair of instrumentation.

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Experience with analog and digital electronic troubleshooting and repair at the board and component level.

+ Experience  in circuit-board level diagnosis and repair using standard equipment  such as voltmeters, oscilloscopes, and soldering irons.

+ Utilize  computers, high voltage/low-current power supplies, pulse generators,  other test equipment and radioactive sources to test and/or calibrate  electronic equipment.

+ An excellent record of dependability, availability, attendance, and punctuality is essential.

+ Ability to work independently and in a team environment with minimal supervision.

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Experience with personal computers (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

+ Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.

+ Demonstrated ability to follow technical procedures.

+ Applicant must have the ability to obtain a Q, which normally requires U.S. citizenship.

** Additional

Job Requirements for Tec 4:*
* In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:

+ Assist in development, implementation, and evaluation of the overall team's quality assurance program.

+ Ensures implementation of required corrective actions, initiates and assist in the closeout of non-conformance issues.

+ Develops, evaluates and implements new assembly processes and procedures.

** Education/Experience at Process & Sampling Tec 3:
** The position requires an Associate's Degree in Electronics or related  field and 3 years of experience; or, an equivalent combination of  education and experience directly related to the occupation.

** Education/Experience at Process & Sampling Tec 4:
** The position requires an Associate's Degree in Electronics or related  field and 5 years of experience; or, an equivalent combination of  education and experience directly related to the occupation.

** Desired

Qualifications:

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* + Advanced experience in performing alpha- and beta-radiation repair and calibration of radiation protection instrumentation (portable survey instruments, personnel contamination monitors, and continuous air monitors)

+ Familiarity with radiation principles and practices.

+ Experience in development of technical procedures.

+ Experience in testing and evaluation of radiation detection…