Research & Development Technician

at  Idaho National Laboratory

DESCRIPTION

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Research & Development Technician to work in our Spectrum Innovation department. Our team works a 9x80 schedule located out of our REC facility with every other Friday off.
You will fabricate, assemble, calibrate, adjust, and test prototype or one-of-a-kind electronic, electro/mechanical, fiber-optics, mechanical and/or optical devices, instruments, systems, or processes. Set up and operate test equipment to evaluate the performance of prototypical devices, analyze test data, and recommend changes or modifications to improve performance. You will report to the manager for Spectrum Innovation.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Level 2: High School Diploma and 2 years of relevant experience.
• Level 3: High School Diploma and 4 years of relevant experience.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy “L” clearance, which requires US Citizenship.

SELECTIVE SERVICE REQUIREMENTS

To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.

• Oversee laboratory operations, ensuring work is performed safely, following laboratory policies, standards and procedures.
• Perform assessments to ensure compliance to laboratory requirements.
• May provide research support by procurement, assembly, set-up, troubleshooting and operation of research equipment and experiments.
• Experience with bench, pilot, and full-scale research equipment designed to process and handle materials through chemical, mechanical, and thermal conditions.
• Directly guide the implementation of new concepts and techniques concerning program assets and new capabilities.
• Provide research support by procurement, assembly, set-up, troubleshooting and operation of research equipment and experiments.
• Maintain records and logs of work activities and procedures. Compile and complete documentation of development and test processes.
• May participate in equipment and test design.
• Depending on work assignment, may require training and understanding in areas such as lock out/tag out (LO/TO), respirator, confined spaces, hoisting and rigging, forklift and other equipment operation, intermediate and advanced material handling.