Technician 3 - Detection Physics

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory•Richland, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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. The DP group is seeking qualified candidates to join our team in supporting technicians, scientists, and engineers throughout the research and development (R&D) process, including design and fabrication, testing, and laboratory operations. This position supports a broad range of technical activities and requires experience or familiarity in several of the following areas: Supporting cleanroom operations. Assisting with the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of cryogenic, gas processing, vacuum, chemical, and industrial systems. Participating in systems assembly, design, testing, operation, and oversight to support research and development activities. Operating hand tools, electronic test equipment, data acquisition systems, and radiation detection equipment to support testing and laboratory operations. Performing work safely in challenging environments, including radiological, cleanroom, chemical, and hazardous settings. Successful candidates must be able to work independently with minimal supervision. They will be expected to take ownership of tasking, laboratory spaces, and the design, assembly, and operation of equipment and systems. This position is located in Richland, WA and requires an on-site in-lab presence.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED and 4 years of relevant experience OR Technical Institute Graduate (TIG)/relevant AA degree or higher and 2 years of relevant experience
U.S. Citizenship
Ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance.
Ability to pass a Federal background investigation.
Ability to pass pre-employment drug testing and post-employment random drug testing.
Ability 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).
Ability to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identify Verification (PIV) Credential.
Must not have any affiliation with the foreign government of a country DOE has identified as a “country of risk” without explicit approval by DOE and Battelle.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating in and supporting work within regulated cleanroom environment.
Experience with maintenance and operation of radiation detectors.
Experience with gas/chemical/industrial systems.
Ability to perform hands-on work in a laboratory or technical setting.
Demonstrated attention to detail with the ability to interpret and ensure adherence to strict protocols, procedures, and quality standards.
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

Supporting cleanroom operations.
Assisting with the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of cryogenic, gas processing, vacuum, chemical, and industrial systems.
Participating in systems assembly, design, testing, operation, and oversight to support research and development activities.
Operating hand tools, electronic test equipment, data acquisition systems, and radiation detection equipment to support testing and laboratory operations.
Performing work safely in challenging environments, including radiological, cleanroom, chemical, and hazardous settings.
Take ownership of tasking, laboratory spaces, and the design, assembly, and operation of equipment and systems.