Process and Sampling Technician OR - Electrical Meltrologist

Position: Process and Sampling Technician 4 OR 5 - Electrical Meltrologist
** What You Will Do*
* ** This position is open for external candidates only to apply.*
* ** This position will be filled at either the Process and Sampling Technician 4 OR 5 level, 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.*
* ** Join Los Alamos National Laboratory and support the National Science and Security Mission as an Electrical Metrologist in the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) Metrology Program and Calibration Laboratory (MP&CL).  The MP&CL is an ISO 17025 accredited calibration laboratory providing traceable calibrations and metrology program support to LANL programs and organizations. The MP&CL is committed to providing excellent customer service achieved through dedication to our employees and continuous organizational learning.  

We are looking for an enthusiastic employee who has a passion for the field of metrology and commitment to excellence.  Apply to become a valued member of our team!*
* ** Process and Sampling Technician 4 ($72,800 - $115,400)*
* ** The successful candidate will be required to:*
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** Perform or manage the setup, calibration, operation, maintenance, and diagnostics of a wide variety of precise and complex electrical equipment (e.g. digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, calibrators, counters, etc.)*
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** Develop advanced calibration and/or measurement techniques for new or one-of-a-kind instruments, equipment, and/or systems via software programming and manual techniques.*
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** Accurately perform, review, and validate calibration calculations such as uncertainties and Test-Uncertainty-Ratios (TURs).*
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** Provide solutions to a variety of technical problems of sophisticated scope and complexity.*
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** Support Calibration Accreditation activities by collecting calibration data and developing, reviewing, validating procedures and/or calculations.*
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** Works under consultative direction toward predetermined long-range goals and objectives.*
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** Be able to perform quality reviews of calibrations performed by other employees.*
* ** Process and Sampling Technician 5 ($87,800 - $143,000)*
* ** In addition to the duties outlined above, the (higher level title) will be required to:*
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** Develop in-depth calibration and/or measurement techniques for new or one-of-a-kind instruments, equipment, and/or systems.*
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** Works with minimal direction toward predetermined long-range goals and objectives.*
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** Responsible and accountable for appropriate actions and decision-making with the assigned area.*
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** Ability to perform validation and verification of procedures.*
* ** What You Need*
* ** Minimum

Job Requirements:

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* + Demonstrated skill in conceptualizing and communicating major elements of calibrations for electrical disciplines.

+ Demonstrated skill in preparation and presentation of test-measurement results.

+ Demonstrated experience with precision, accuracy, and bias values.

+ Demonstrated experience in resolving measurement issues by conducting research and investigating alternative solutions.

+ Experience monitoring the performance of instruments for trends that may require the recalibration or servicing of the instrument.

+ Knowledge and experience in working to ISO/IEC 17025 requirements.

+ Proven ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently with no supervision.

+ Ability to obtain a DOE "Q" Clearance, which normally requires U.S. Citizenship.

+ Ability to go on occasional domestic travel.

** Additional

Job Requirements for (Process and Sampling Technician
5):*
* ** In addition to the

Job Requirements outlined above, qualification at the Process and Sampling Technician 5 level requires:*
* + Advanced knowledge and experience in working to ISO/IEC 17025 requirements.

+ Advanced knowledge and experience working with electrical instrumentation.

+ Ability to lead, instruct and direct the work of others.

** Desired

Qualifications:

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** Knowledge of Fluke Met Cal and/or Met Team applications.*
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** Knowledge of Indysoft or other calibration-related Laboratory Information Management Systems.*
* ** Process and Sampling Technician 4

Education Required:

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* ** Position requires an Associate's Degree and 5 years of experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.*
* ** Process and Sampling Technician 5

Education Required:

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* ** Position requires an Associate's Degree and 7 years of experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.*
* ** Essential Job Functions**  (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation):  
** Reaching overhead, Reaching horizontally, Reaching down, Applying torque with hands or arms, Gripping with the hands, Pressing with hands or arms, Pushing with hands or arms, Pulling with hands or arms, Typing or keyboarding, Fine motor control, Use of both hands, Use of both arms, Use of both legs, Use of both feet.*
* ** Work…