Research Technician - Building Energy Sciences

About the role

NLR's Advanced Building Equipment Research group has an opening for a research technician. This position supports hands-on research and development of building components and systems with a focus on new efficient and affordable technologies.

Responsibilities

• Sets up computers and controls for experiments
• Maintains and operates laboratory equipment
• Assists in designing, fabricating, and conducting experiments
• Maintains a safe operating environment
• Supports field test work including limited travel

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 7+ years of experience or equivalent relevant education
• Extensive knowledge in specialized focused support functions
• Strong research techniques and practices
• Strong communication, interpersonal, project management, and customer relations skills
• Ability to interpret schematics and construct apparatuses to match; to generate schematics and drawings representing an as-built system; and to clearly explain the function of components and the system design decisions
• Computer literate including full fluency in Microsoft Office
• Familiarity with and commitment to security, health, and safety (ES&H)

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 7+ years of experience or equivalent relevant education
• Extensive knowledge in specialized focused support functions
• Strong research techniques and practices
• Strong communication, interpersonal, project management, and customer relations skills
• Ability to interpret schematics and construct apparatuses to match; to generate schematics and drawings representing an as-built system; and to clearly explain the function of components and the system design decisions
• Computer literate including full fluency in Microsoft Office
• Familiarity with and commitment to security, health, and safety (ES&H)

Skills

• Strong research techniques and practices
• Strong communication, interpersonal, project management, and customer relations skills
• Ability to interpret schematics and construct apparatuses to match; to generate schematics and drawings representing an as-built system; and to clearly explain the function of components and the system design decisions
• Computer literate including full fluency in Microsoft Office
• Familiarity with and commitment to security, health, and safety (ES&H)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Pension benefits
• 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Personal time off (PTO) and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement

Pay

• Research Technician IV: $66,400 - $109,600
• Research Technician III: $57,900 - $95,500
• Research Technician V: $76,600 - $126,400

Schedule

Regular full-time hours of 40 per week.