Laboratory Support Technologist

Laboratory Support Technologist

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Laboratory Support Technologistto join our team! This is a full-time, on-site position based in Albuquerque, NM. It is a non-exempt role on the second shift.This position requires a strong foundation in technical skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Scope of work:

• Assist in the planning and coordination of daily pre-and post-experiment activities.
• Participate in the development and implementation of Engineered Safety practices and Work Planning and Controls aligning with ESandH requirements for required work activities.
• Set up, operate, maintain, and modify commercial and custom-built scientific systems (e.g. Magnetically Insulated Transmission Lines (MITL) and Center Stack).
• Set up and quality check complex laboratory experiments involving various types of diagnostics.
• Perform critical lifts with bridge cranes and forklifts, confined space entries, and assist with general laboratory operations (e.g. ordering and stocking consumables, materials movement, housekeeping).
• This work environment requires extended physical activity while wearing personal protection equipment (PPE), including full Tyvek and respirator (2-6 hours per day); entering and working in confined spaces and non-air-conditioned environments; climbing up and down ladders numerous times a day while wearing PPE; climbing multiple flights of stairs numerous times a day; and bending, twisting, climbing, crawling, crouching, squatting, pushing, and pulling.
• Assist, cross-train, and shadow any 1600 personnel as need to support facility operations.
• Individually or with the team, recommend and initiate new concepts and ideas to improve workflow and practices.

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent plus three years of proven experience
• Experience with hand, power, and/or machine tools
• Able to acquire and maintain a DOE Q security clearance
• Flexibility to work a variable shift schedule in the day or night

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working in environments that are high consequence and/or require wearing PPE
• Ability to operate various types of heavy equipment
• Experience in implementing quality principles and standards, utilizing Work Process and Controls
• Highly self-motivated, adaptable to change, effective collaborator in high-stress situations
• A documented history of developing new skills and increasing expertise
• Hands-on experience in the servicing/repair/development of a complex system (electrical, mechanical, electro-mechanical)
• Assist with general laboratory operations (e.g. ordering and stocking consumables, materials movement, housekeeping).

Security Clearance:

The ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q security clearance is required.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

This position involves physical demanding tasks including lifting, bending, twisting, climbing, crawling, crouching, squatting, pushing, and pulling. Additionally, close vision for tasks such as operating machinery, using tools, reviewing documents, and performing detailed work

Employees may work in environments requiring:

• Use of hand, power, and machine tools
• Operation of machinery such as bridge cranes and forklifts
• Extended physical activity while wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), including full Tyvek suits and respirators (2-6 hours per day)
• Entry into confined spaces and non-air-conditioned areas
• Frequent ladder climbing and navigating multiple flights of stairs while in PPE

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Background Check and Screenings

A pre-employment drug screening and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifica ion is required.

JGMS Family of Companies

*Ethically minded, mission driven.*

As a member of the team, you will be involved in a growing, dynamic organization that is developing new client solutions to benefit our environment and economy.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This policy applies to all applicants, employees, including managers, supervisors, co-workers, and non-employees such as customers, clients, vendors, consultants, or any other entity in professional contact with the Company.

Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearance requirements, US citizenship may be required.

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance completing the online application, please call (970) 254-1354. Alternatively, an email may be sent to HR@jgmsgovservices.com with the subject line 'Applicant Accommodation' in the email.