Technician 2 - Detection Physics

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory • Richland, WA

13d • $27 - $39 • Onsite

About The Position

At PNNL, our core capabilities are divided among major departments that we refer to as Directorates within the Lab, focused on a specific area of scientific research or other function, with its own leadership team and dedicated budget.
Our Science & Technology directorates include National Security, Earth and Biological Sciences, Physical and Computational Sciences, and Energy and Environment. In addition, we have an Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory, a Department of Energy, Office of Science user facility housed on the PNNL campus.
The National Security Directorate (NSD) drives science-based, mission-focused solutions to take on complex, real-world threats to our nation and the world.
The Physical Detection Systems and Deployment Division, part of NSD, delivers policy-informed technology solutions by removing barriers to real-world implementation. We strive to understand end-user environments to transition technology from the developmental stage to deployment. Our diverse expertise in operational systems provides tools, technologies, and approaches for combating a range of threats, both at home and in more than 100 countries around the globe.
The Detection Physics (DP) group focuses on the development of detection systems and data analysis techniques for a variety of missions ranging from fundamental physics to national security. Projects within the research group range from highly applied projects in support of international treaties and national security to fundamental science projects in the areas of dark matter detection and neutrino physics. Candidates are expected to contribute positively to the breadth of work performed by the group.
The DP group is seeking qualified junior candidates to work as part of our team assisting technicians, scientists, and engineers in the R&D process, including design/fabrication, testing, and laboratory operations. The duties of this position may encompass a wide range of group support activities. Useful skills for this position include:
Working in a cleanroom environment
Mechanical fabrication / CAD drafting (Solidworks) / 3D printing
Cryogenic / gas processing / vacuum systems
Systems assembly / design / testing
Use of basic hand tools / electronics equipment (e.g., multimeter, oscilloscope) / data acquisition and radiation detection systems
Successful candidates will work to support senior technicians in our group on their tasking.
This position is located in Richland, WA and requires and on-site in-lab presence.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED and 2 years of relevant experience -OR-
• Technical Institute Graduate (TIG)/relevant AA degree or higher and 1 year of relevant experience
• U.S. Citizenship
• Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter in accordance with 10 CFR 710, Appendix B.
• All Security Clearance positions are Testing Designated Positions, which means that the applicant selected for hire is subject to pre-employment drug testing, and post-employment random drug testing. In addition, applicants must be able to demonstrate non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for the 12 consecutive months preceding completion of the requisite Questionnaire for National Security Positions (QNSP).
• Applicants will be considered ineligible for security clearance processing by the U.S. Department of Energy if non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for 12 months cannot be demonstrated.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a cleanroom environment
• Ability to perform hands-on work in a laboratory or technical setting
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow strict protocols
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• assisting technicians, scientists, and engineers in the R&D process, including design/fabrication, testing, and laboratory operations
• Working in a cleanroom environment
• Mechanical fabrication / CAD drafting (Solidworks) / 3D printing
• Cryogenic / gas processing / vacuum systems
• Systems assembly / design / testing
• Use of basic hand tools / electronics equipment (e.g., multimeter, oscilloscope) / data acquisition and radiation detection systems
• work to support senior technicians in our group on their tasking

Benefits

• Employees and their families are offered medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, robust telehealth care options, several mental health benefits, free wellness coaching, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, basic life insurance, disability insurance, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, tuition assistance, relocation, backup childcare, legal benefits, supplemental parental bonding leave, surrogacy and adoption assistance, and fertility support.
• Employees are automatically enrolled in our company-funded pension plan and may enroll in our 401 (k) savings plan with company match.
• Employees may accrue up to 120 vacation hours per year and may receive ten paid holidays per year.

What This Job Offers

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