Research Technician I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII - Huntsville

Responsibilities

• Support installation, commissioning, operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of radiation effects testing facilities, laboratory systems, instrumentation, and supporting infrastructure.
• Operate and maintain radiation test equipment, beamline systems, vacuum systems, instrumentation, data acquisition systems, and associated laboratory equipment used in research and customer testing activities.
• Perform facility setup, test article installation, equipment alignment, calibration, troubleshooting, and preventative or corrective maintenance to ensure safe and reliable operations.
• Collect, document, organize, and assist with analysis of experimental, operational, maintenance, and calibration data while maintaining detailed technical records and documentation.
• Ensure compliance in equipment operation, laboratory procedures, and safe work practices while supporting user testing activities and facility operations.
• Assist with inventory management, procurement activities, technical reports, operating procedures, research documentation, and engagement and coordination with facility users.

Qualifications

• Must be an U.S. Citizen
• Must be able to obtain DoD security clearance Level I High school diploma or equivalent
• Level II High school diploma or equivalent and 1 year of experience in research and/or lab equipment operations.
• Level III High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of experience in research and/or lab equipment operations.
• Level IV High school diploma or equivalent and 3 years of experience in research and/or lab equipment operations.
• Level V High school diploma or equivalent and 5 years of experience in research and/or lab equipment operations.
• Level VI High school diploma or equivalent and 7 years of experience in research and/or lab equipment operations.
• Level VII High school diploma or equivalent and 8 years of experience in research and/or lab equipment operations.
• Substitution Allowed For Experience When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ten (10) or more years of hands-on experience operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, or repairing complex laboratory, industrial, aerospace, military, or research equipment.
• Experience with particle accelerators, vacuum systems, RF systems, high-voltage systems, industrial controls, scientific instrumentation, or related technologies.
• Experience supporting radiation effects testing, electronics testing, environmental testing, aerospace testing, semiconductor characterization, or similar laboratory operations.
• Familiarity with radiation detection equipment and radiation safety practices.
• Military technical experience involving electronics maintenance, radar systems, nuclear operations, avionics, or test equipment maintenance.
• Experience supporting customer-facing technical operations or technical service environments.