Instrument Specialist

Planned Systems International, Inc. • Richland, WA

8d • $54 - $57 • Onsite

About The Position

Advanced Technologies and Laboratories (ATL), a Planned Systems International (PSI) company, is seeking an Instrument Specialist in Richland, Washington, to support Hanford Laboratory Management and Integration, LLC (HLMI). HLMI operates, manages, and maintains the 222-S Laboratory Complex for the Department of Energy.

The Instrument Specialist installs and maintains highly complex instruments, control systems, and related laboratory equipment used to generate, accumulate, and record scientific data from experimental operations and processes. The role assembles instrument components into complex working systems designed to achieve specified results, works from sketches, prints, or oral instructions, and may direct others.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Journeyman-level qualifications through one of the following: completion of a technical school and at least three years of industry experience; completion of a recognized apprenticeship program with 8,100 documented hours and at least three years of industry experience; five years of industry experience in related responsibilities or job requirements; or equivalent experience.
• Equivalent experience, such as military or industry experience, may substitute for the 8,100 documented apprenticeship hours or other industry experience requirements.
• Hanford Instrument Specialists who are not trained and qualified through a trade school program or equivalent military experience must demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities relevant to their assigned duties to qualify for specific tasks.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to government contract and/or clearance requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Equipment and calibration experience.
• Ability to troubleshoot various types of electronic equipment.
• Ability to read and apply technical instructions.
• Ability to communicate with technical support from different vendors or manufacturers.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience working with various equipment applications, including changes to firmware or instrument configurations.
• Ability to interface with customers.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain highly complex instruments, control systems, and related laboratory equipment.
• Support the generation, accumulation, and recording of scientific data from experimental operations and processes.
• Assemble instrument components into complex working systems designed to accomplish stated results.
• Work from sketches, prints, or oral instructions.
• May direct others.

Benefits

• Paid leave.
• Employer-sponsored group medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance and AD&D coverage.
• Legal services, identity theft, and accident insurance options.
• Flexible spending account and health savings account options for pre-tax savings on qualified expenses.
• Company-sponsored 401(k) retirement plan with an immediately vested employer contribution match.
• Professional courses and certifications.
• Tuition reimbursement programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED