Materials Research Technicians; Research Tec

Position: Materials Research Technicians (Research Tec 3/4)
** What You Will Do*
* ** This position will be filled at either the Research Tec 3 or 4 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.*
* The Plutonium Microstructure and Mechanics Group (MST-15) is seeking Research Technicians to support plutonium and other actinide materials science research. In this role, you will provide support in one or more of the following areas: metallography, electron microscopy, materials characterization, materials synthesis and processing, materials properties measurements, and dynamic mechanical testing. Your day-to-day work will focus on small-scale sample preparation, operating and maintaining equipment, executing experiments, and other activities supporting MST-15 programs.

If you are detail-oriented, this is an opportunity to learn established procedures, processes, and requirements to perform complex work in a unique environment on materials with a strong national security impact.

** What You Need*
* ** Minimum

Job Requirements:

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* ** Research Tec 3 ($66,100 - $ 103,600)*
* + Candidate must have hands-on experience with hand and power tools.

+ Experience completing assigned tasks thoroughly to completion with a high attention to detail and limited supervision.

+ Experience learning new skills/techniques and adapting to changing work scope environments.

+ Experience working well in a team environment toward the accomplishment of common goals and interact effectively with peers and management.

+ Experience following written and verbal instructions, procedures, plans and Laboratory requirements and maintain required training.

+ Basic knowledge of and experience in computer systems and associated applications.

+ Ability and willingness to follow safety and security procedures.

+ Ability to obtain Q-clearance, which normally requires U.S. Citizenship.

+ Ability to obtain Human Reliability Program certification.

** Research Tec 4 ($72,800 - $ 115,400)*
* In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, requirements at this level include:

+ Knowledge or experience related to metallography, electron microscopy, materials characterization, materials processing and properties measurements, mechanical and dynamic testing, and/or maintenance of scientific equipment.

+ Ability to work independently, make decisions and initiate work.

+ Ability to perform non-routine tasks, exercising independent judgment.

** Education / Experience Research Tec 3:
** Position requires an Associate's Degree and 3 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

** Education / Experience Research Tec 4:
** Position requires an Associate's Degree and 5 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation

** Desired

Qualifications:

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* + Experience operating analytical equipment and obtaining data.

+ Experience operating machining equipment and/or custom design using software.

+ Experience maintaining and troubleshooting vacuum, gas, and pressure systems in a research environment.

+ Experience in performing or supporting scientific experiments.

+ Experience in handling, preparation, and analysis of small samples for metallography, electron microscopy, materials characterization, materials processing and properties measurements, or mechanical and dynamic testing.

+ Nuclear or radiological facility experience and performing routine glove box activities with radioactive materials.

** Essential Job Functions**  (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation):

Essential Job Functions:

Peripheral vision, depth perception, reading vision and distance vision (corrected), ability to hear in a normal range (500 to 3000 Hertz), standing, walking, and lifting 20-30 pounds.

** Work Environment:
** Work near sources of ionizing radiation, work with explosives, use of PPE including a respirator.

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* Work Location:

** The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

** Position commitment:
** Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.

** Note to Applicants:
** A current C.V. or resume with at least the following information is required: educational background, work experience, and degree dates. Degrees in a STEM field beyond the minimum requirement count toward years of related experience. References will not be contacted without applicant permission.

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