Instrument Specialist

Planned Systems International; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid leave

Job summary

Advanced Technologies and Laboratories (ATL) in Richland, WA, a PSI company, seeks an Instrument Specialist to install, maintain, and calibrate complex laboratory instruments and control systems. You will assemble components, troubleshoot equipment, and work from sketches or prints, possibly directing junior staff. U.S.

citizenship is required for this contract. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and journeyman-level qualifications with 3+ years' industry experience, or an equivalent

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Journeyman level qualifications: technical school plus 3+ years industry experience, or apprenticeship with 8,100 hours and 3+ years.
• U.S. citizenship required due to government contract.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain highly complex instruments, control systems, and related equipment used in the Laboratory to generate, accumulate, and record scientific data from experimental operations and processes.
• Assemble instrument components into complex workable systems as designed to accomplish stated results.
• Work from sketches, prints, or oral instructions.
• May direct others.

Job description

Overview

Advanced Technologies and Laboratories (ATL), a Planned Systems International (PSI) company, is looking for a Instrument Specialist in Richland, WA.

This position will support Hanford Laboratory Management and Integration, LLC (HLMI). HLMI is located in Richland, WA, and operates, manages, and maintains the 222-S Laboratory Complex for the Department of Energy. The HLMI members are Navarro Research and Engineering, Inc. (Oak Ridge, TN), and Advanced Technologies and Laboratories International (Gaithersburg, MD).

Essential Functions and Job Responsibilities

Install and maintain highly complex instruments, control systems, and related equipment used in the Laboratory to generate, accumulate, and record scientific data from experimental operations and processes. Assemble instrument components into complex workable systems as designed to accomplish stated results. Work from sketches, prints, or oral instructions. May direct others.

Minimum Requirements

High school diploma or GED.Journeyman level qualifications required via one of the following criteria:

• Completion of a technical school and a minimum of three years of industry experience.

• Completion of an apprenticeship program with 8,100 documents hours in a recognized apprenticeship program and a minimum of three years of industry experience.

• Five years industry experience in related responsibilities/job requirements

• Equivalent experience (e.g. military, industry) may be substituted for the 8,100 document hours or any other industry experience requirements.

Hanford Instrument Specialists who are not training and qualified via trade school program or equivalent military experience are qualified to perform specific tasks through demonstrating knowledge, skills, and abilities relevant to their assigned duties.

Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearance requirements, U.S. citizenship is required.

Desired Qualifications

• Equipment and calibration experience
• Troubleshoot various types of electronic equipment
• Read and apply technical instructions
• Communicate with technical support from different vendors/manufacturers.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel.
• Work with various equipment applications; changes to firmware/instrument configurations.
• Ability to interface with customers.

Compensation

Hourly Wage Range

$54.397 to $57.261

In accordance with the ATL salary determination process, ATL takes into consideration the level of assigned job duties and responsibilities and the candidate’s education, training, and/or experience relative to internal peers and the external labor market. A candidate’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.

Company Benefits

PSI offers full-time, benefits eligible employees a competitive total compensation package that includes paid leave, and options for employer sponsored group medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, AD&D coverage, legal services, identity theft, and accident insurance. Flexible spending account and health saving account options offer pre-tax savings for qualified medical, dental, and vision expenses. The company sponsored 401(k) retirement plan has an employer contribution match that is immediately vested. We invest in the professional growth of our employees through professional courses, certifications, and tuition reimbursement programs.

EEO Commitment

It is company policy to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination, are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.