Laboratory Technician 2 with Security Clearance

Teledyne Brown Engineering; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Brown Engineering in Knoxville is seeking a Laboratory Technician to operate gas analysis equipment and support daily radiological testing workflows. You will follow procedures to record data, perform calibrations, and help maintain instrument performance within environmental safety standards.

The role emphasizes meticulous data handling, teamwork with other lab staff, and a proactive approach to problem solving while ensuring compliance with security and safety policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; vocational or technical certification preferred.
• Minimum 2 years direct production/technical lab experience preferred.
• Ability to read and follow technical procedures and write reports.

Responsibilities

• Operate laboratory processing equipment and record data from environmental air samples.
• Perform gas separation and process samples in multiple lab sections.
• Analyze results using specialized radiological counting instruments.
• Conduct calibrations and preventive maintenance routines.
• Maintain safety, housekeeping, and environmental compliance.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Follow written procedures

Attention to detail

Organization & time management

Teamwork

Independent work

Safety compliance

Data communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Technical certification (preferred)

Associate degree or college science coursework (preferred)

Tools

Gas chromatographs

Vacuum systems

Pressure measurement equipment

Radiological gas analysis equipment

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

Be visionary Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research. We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Company Overview

Teledyne Brown Engineering, Inc. is an industry leader in engineered systems and advanced manufacturing. The Company provides full-spectrum systems engineering, integration, manufacturing, and lifecycle sustainment solutions to the marine, aviation, aerospace, and defense, energy, and environment markets. Teledyne Brown has expertise in systems integration, technology development, hardware design, prototype development, system test and evaluation, advanced manufacturing, performance-based logistics solutions, and operations and maintenance.

Job Summary

Operates laboratory equipment and supports day-to-day laboratory processes to ensure reliable radiological gas analysis operations. Performs routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting of specialized instrumentation and supporting systems, including gas chromatographs, vacuum systems, pressure measurement equipment, and radiological gas separation and measurement equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• * Operate laboratory processing equipment; follow written laboratory procedures and technical manuals to accurately record data from received environmental air samples, perform gas separation, and process samples in multiple laboratory sections.
• Analyze and report measurement results obtained using specialized radiological counting instruments.
• Perform calibrations and basic preventive maintenance routines.
• Communicate data findings to management and technical staff.
• Track inventory usage and notify appropriate personnel as inventory needs arise.
• Maintain good laboratory housekeeping standards.
• Maintain knowledge of safety policies and applicable environmental, health, and safety standards; consistently perform assigned duties in a safe manner.
• Perform End-of-Day Safety/Security procedures.
• Complete all work assignments with a high level of personal accountability, teamwork, initiative, and quality.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Competencies

• * Technical aptitude to operate specialized laboratory and radiological gas analysis equipment.
• Ability to read, follow, and clearly communicate written technical procedures, manuals, and work instructions.
• Strong attention to detail with accurate data recording, documentation, and adherence to established methods.
• Organizational and time management skills to prioritize tasks and maintain throughput across multiple laboratory sections.
• Effective interpersonal skills and teamwork for daily coordination with other laboratory areas and technical staff.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, exercising sound judgment and a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Commitment to safety and security requirements, including consistent use of safe work practices and compliance with EHS standards.

Qualifications

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience Requires a high school diploma. Vocational or Technical Certification in a related field and a minimum of 2 years of direct production within a technical environment or a scientific laboratory is preferred. An associate's degree or 2 years of college-level science-related coursework and direct experience is highly preferred.

Language Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively with other employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Microsoft Office familiarity, particularly Word and Excel.

Other Qualifications

• US Citizenship with ability to attain/maintain government security clearance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

#TBE Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.