Chem Tech/Senior Chem Tech – Chemistry and Materials Science Technologist/Senior Technologist

We have an opening for a Chemistry and Materials Science Technologist/Senior Technologist . This position may require occasional overtime and travel. You will provide general technical support for new and ongoing programmatic activities, working independently or with team members to perform equipment setup, operation, maintenance, and system testing. Tasks may include, but are not limited to, experimental execution; data collection and management; handling hazardous, radioactive, and other materials and wastes; equipment setup and operation; and general troubleshooting and maintenance in support of new and ongoing programmatic experiments, while practicing good housekeeping in work and office areas. Tasks may require the use of a respirator. This position is in the Materials and Nondestructive Evaluation Section (MNDE)/Plastics Group within the Engineering Directorate/Materials Engineering Division (MED).

This position requires full-time on-site presence due to the nature of the work.

This position will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level.

You will 

• Provide solutions to moderately complex technical problems under general supervision.
• Provide general technical analysis and/or processing support for chemical and materials sampling, sample preparation, analysis, and characterization.
• Maintain and operate thermal analysis and mechanical test equipment, including gloveboxes and/or fume hoods.
• Maintain system documentation and experimental records, including analyzing data, keeping a laboratory notebook, preparing data summaries, and identifying and resolving problems.
• Demonstrate general skills and knowledge of chemistry and materials science technologies and processes, including interpreting and using laboratory equipment.
• Follow and adhere to written operational and safety procedures in accordance with ES&H, security, and other Laboratory requirements and policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional job responsibilities at the 504.3 level 

• Provide advanced solutions to complex technical problems under minimal supervision.
• Apply advanced skills and knowledge of technologies to interpret requirements and processes, and to identify and analyze results.
• May have technical lead authority and responsibilities, including setting priorities, schedules, and requirements.