Research Technician 5

About the role

Sigma-1 is seeking several research technicians to join the team to assist with research projects related to materials manufacturing. Based on candidate's qualifications and interests, a technician will join one of 5 teams including Thermomechanical Processing Science, Ceramic Processing Sciences, Foundry and Solidification Science, Material Assessment and Compatibility, and Machining and Inspection.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on experience in an industrial or research environment.
• Demonstrated experience performing work from technical drawings, specifications, or work instructions and developing specifications for a project and verifying that the end product meets expectations and requirements.
• Demonstrated experience contributing to the development of techniques using advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts.
• Demonstrated experience completing technical work using innovative and effective methods of execution.
• Advanced knowledge of specialized technical/equipment work, such as, radiological materials handling, materials characterization, vacuum systems, pressure systems, mechanical systems, and data acquisition.
• Experience participating in and contributing to pre-job briefings, and post-job briefings to improve processes, safety, security, etc.
• Demonstrated experience leading reviews and activities of other more junior technicians.
• Demonstrated experience supporting cross-team collaborations to accomplish work scope.
• Advanced experience and/or specialized training working in a hazardous environment.
• Ability to maintain training and active qualifications.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate oral and written ideas with others.
• Experience with Microsoft programs, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Advanced experience and/or specialized training in a technical field.

Requirements

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Hands-on experience in an industrial or research environment.
• Demonstrated experience performing work from technical drawings, specifications, or work instructions and developing specifications for a project and verification that the end product meets expectations and requirements.
• Demonstrated experience contributing to the development of techniques using advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts.
• Demonstrated experience completing technical work using innovative and effective methods of execution.
• Advanced knowledge of specialized technical/equipment work, such as, radiological materials handling, materials characterization, vacuum systems, pressure systems, mechanical systems, and data acquisition.
• Experience participating in and contributing to pre-job briefings, and post-job briefings to improve processes, safety, security, etc.
• Demonstrated experience leading reviews and activities of other more junior technicians.
• Demonstrated experience supporting cross-team collaborations to accomplish work scope.
• Advanced experience and/or specialized training working in a hazardous environment.
• Ability to maintain training and active qualifications.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate oral and written ideas with others.
• Experience with Microsoft programs, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Advanced experience and/or specialized training in a technical field.

Qualifications

Education/Experience: Position requires an Associate's Degree and 7 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. Desired Qualifications: Formal training in one of the aforementioned technical areas. Experience leading the execution of work and support of production processes. Ability to troubleshoot and maintain equipment. Experience with LANL-specific policies and procedures. Experience in working in hazardous environments. Active Q clearance.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $65,000 to $100,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is typically full-time, with standard business hours.