Ames National Laboratory Research Technologist II
On-siteAmes, Iowa, United States
Job Summary
Maintain and optimize shared laboratory infrastructure by performing preventive maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and coordinating repairs for key equipment and instrumentation. Support Group Leaders and Principal Investigators in the installation and commissioning of new equipment while providing hands-on training to new researchers on equipment use and laboratory protocols. Coordinate with group leaders, researchers, technicians, and students to ensure safe, efficient, and reproducible experimental work across materials synthesis, sample preparation, characterization, and data collection. Collaborate with scientists and engineers to manage shared resources, assist in cross-divisional projects, and facilitate communication within the Division of Critical Materials.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- 3 years of related experience
Desired Qualifications
- Degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or a closely related field
- Demonstrated experience maintaining, calibrating, and troubleshooting laboratory instrumentation in research or industrial environment
- Hands-on experience supporting installation and commissioning of scientific or process equipment
- Experience developing and implementing standard operating procedures (SOPs) and training users on laboratory equipment and protocols
- Practical experience supporting experimental workflows, including materials synthesis, sample preparation, and/or materials characterization
- Working knowledge of laboratory safety practices and compliance requirements (e.g., chemical handling, high-temperature systems, inert atmospheres)
- Experience working in multidisciplinary team environments and supporting multiple projects or users concurrently
- Strong organizational skills with experience in data collection, documentation, and basic data analysis
- Experience managing laboratory supplies, inventory systems, and coordinating with vendors or service providers
- Hands-on experience in metals and alloys processing, including melt processing and/or powder metallurgy
- Familiarity with operation and maintenance of equipment such as furnaces, welding systems, melting units, milling equipment, sintering systems, glove boxes (inert environments), and powder handling/processing tools
Hiring someone like this?
Get your role in front of qualified candidates on Sorce.