Laboratory Technician 2 with Security Clearance

Teledyne Brown Engineering, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Brown Engineering, Inc. is seeking a lab technician to operate radiological gas analysis equipment and maintain day-to-day laboratory processes for reliable results.

Responsibilities include data recording, instrument calibration, and safe operation across multiple lab sections, with emphasis on accuracy, teamwork, and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma; technical certification preferred.
• Experience in production within a technical environment or scientific lab preferred.
• Able to read safety rules and procedure manuals.
• Strong math and measurement skills.
• US citizenship with ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Operate laboratory processing equipment and record data.
• Analyze measurements from radiological counting instruments.
• Perform calibrations and basic preventive maintenance.
• Ensure safe, compliant operations and maintain housekeeping.
• Coordinate with other lab areas and report findings.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Attention to detail

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

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

Job Description 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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. (other duties may be assigned):

• 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

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following 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

• 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 Statement

#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. 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.