Laboratory Equipment & Training Technologist II

Iowa State University; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ames National Laboratory is seeking a Research Technologist II to provide high-impact technical support across multiple research teams. The role emphasizes maintaining and optimizing shared lab infrastructure, preventive maintenance, calibration, and coordinating repairs for key equipment and instrumentation.

The successful candidate will assist in installation and commissioning of new equipment, onboard researchers, and train users in protocols while promoting safety and reproducibility across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 3 years of related experience.
• Experience maintaining and calibrating laboratory instrumentation.
• Experience installing and commissioning scientific equipment.
• Experience developing SOPs and training users.
• Experience materials synthesis, sample preparation, or materials characterization.
• Knowledge of safety practices and compliance in lab environments.
• Experience coordinating with multiple projects or users.

Responsibilities

• Provide flexible, high-impact technical support to research teams.
• Maintain and optimize shared laboratory infrastructure.
• Calibrate, troubleshoot, and coordinate repairs for equipment.
• Assist in installation and commissioning of new equipment.
• Onboard researchers and train users in protocols.
• Coordinate with groups to ensure safe, reproducible experiments.
• Support experimental efforts in materials synthesis, characterization, and data collection.
• Collaborate with scientists and engineers to coordinate shared resources.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Safety compliance

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Calibration tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Ames National Laboratory is seeking a Research Technologist II to provide high-impact technical support across multiple research teams. The role emphasizes maintaining and optimizing shared lab infrastructure, preventive maintenance, calibration, and coordinating repairs for key equipment and instrumentation.

The successful candidate will assist in installation and commissioning of new equipment, onboard researchers, and train users in protocols while promoting safety and reproducibility across