Laboratory Engineer I

Responsibilities

Conducts, tests, and research within the Tritium and Hydrogen laboratories; Assists more experienced engineers or scientists in designing and setting up experiments, maintaining equipment, and collecting data; Diagnoses and performs preventative maintenance on system components including recovery, replacement, and reconfiguration of damaged sensitive components; Manages inventory of contaminated equipment and components and handles decontamination of radiological components and activated materials; Monitors and maintains experiments and operations within the Tritium Science group; Oversees engineering design, documentation, purchasing, scheduling, and safety assessments; Assists in the development, installation, and testing of new components and systems as needed; Handles decontamination of radiological components and surveys activated materials; Performs preventative maintenance tasks on tritium gloveboxes and experimental systems; Operates and maintains various pumps, including cryogenic, roughing, and turbo pumps; Conducts testing and installations related to the vacuum system; Maintains radiation safety diagnostics and equipment (tracking calibrations, performing weekly radiological surveys, etc.); Performs measurements in support of the experimental program within the Tritium Science group; Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in the natural sciences or engineering and 1 year of relevant experience; Or equivalent combination of education and experience; This position requires access to technology, software, or hardware that is subject to U.S. export controls; Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicant's capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls.