R&D Laboratory Support Technologist - Analytical Science and Corrosion Department, Onsite

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• Prepare a variety of samples for analysis
• Operate, maintain, and calibrate various instrumentation to include QA/QC activities
• Build methodologies or tools for measuring gas, liquid or solid compositions and their impurities
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of experiments
• Record, manipulate, interpret and report data
• Perform all duties in compliance with operational safety, security and quality guidelines
• Communicate effectively with internal customers, determine their analytical measurement needs, craft testing protocols, collect data, and report on results
• Learn about customer processes and products to select appropriate analytical tools or direct them to other lab resources

Due to the nature of this position the selected applicant must work onsite.

$63,800 - $123,400

*Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.

• You possess or will possess a bachelor's degree or higher in Chemistry or closely related science or engineering discipline at the time of hire
• Your laboratory experience, from professional positions or relevant coursework, includes one of the following:
  • Liquid chromatography techniques (e.g., UPLC, LC, GPC, IC)
  • Gas chromatography techniques
  • Mass spectrometry detection and data interpretation
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q security clearance
  

• At least 2 years of hands-on experience in a research laboratory
• Demonstrated analytical chemistry problem-solving skills
• Experience with operating a variety of analytical tools and techniques (e.g., LC, IC, MALDI, etc.)
• Hands on experience with research methodology development
• Ability to prioritize tasks and execute multiple projects simultaneously
• Comfort with working independently within a team environment
• Dedication to high-quality experimental work and ongoing scrutiny of measurements
• Experience with publishing results in peer-reviewed publications or other reports
• Strong dedication to quality, safety, collaboration, and teamwork
  

The reliability of devices, components, and ultimately systems is directly affected by the properties and interactions of their constituent materials. The prime goal of the Analytical Science and Corrosion Department is to ensure that effective materials-related information is provided to customers who design and field high-consequence hardware, such that long-term reliability will be attained. Our department's R&D activities focus on a wide breadth of Sandia's mission space, including the needs of Sandia's Nuclear Weapons program customers. We also provide support to customers in other areas including Energy and Environment and National Security Programs. We have expertise in gas/solid interactions, corrosion and electrochemistry, and the aging and mechanical properties of ceramics, glasses and other brittle materials. We provide this expertise and support to our customers during all phases of design, production, storage, use, and retirement.

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

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