Materials Research Technician

MRR Research & Education

The Materials Research Technician conducts hands-on experiments inthe new materials laboratory, preparing and testing specimens and keeping instruments running. The technician reports to the Materials Laboratory Director and takes day-to-day direction fromthe PIE Materials Scientist.

• Specimen preparation (25%). Section, mount, grind, polish, andetch metallographic and microscopy specimens, including irradiatedspecimens using shielded or remote handling equipment. Machine orprepare test coupons to drawing.
• Testing and characterization (35%). Run tensile and hardnesstests, operate the SEM and related instruments, and perform otherexperiments to written test plans and ASTM methods.
• Laboratory operations (20%). Help install and commission new equipment. Perform routine maintenance and calibration, manageconsumables and inventory, and track samples with chain-of-custodyrecords.
• Data and documentation (10%). Record test data and observations,perform first-level data reduction, and maintain laboratory notebooks and QA records.
• Safety, compliance, and other duties (10%). Follow radiation safety, ALARA, and chemical hygiene practices, support radioactivematerial transfers and waste handling, and perform other related duties as assigned.

• BS in materials science, metallurgy, mechanical engineering,physics, chemistry, or a related field.
• Hands-on laboratory experience, such as metallographic sample preparation, mechanical testing, or microscopy, through coursework,research, internship, or employment.
• Careful, documented work habits and the ability to followdetailed written procedures.

Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Bachelor’s degree in related/relevant area and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

• One or more years of experience in a materials testing orcharacterization laboratory.
• SEM operation experience, including EDS.
• Experience working with radioactive materials or in aradiological controlled area.
• Machining or shop experience.

Salary Range: $64,168 to $89,856 per year

Grade: GGS M11

University

Title:

MURR Research Specialist

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• Cover letter describing relevant experience and interest inhelping build a new laboratory.
• Resume or curriculum vitae

Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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