Scientist 1

NOBLE; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Resources Supply Company (FRSC) is seeking a diligent technician to perform preventive maintenance and repair on CBRNE equipment. The role includes inventory management, parts ordering, and ensuring quality system compliance while delivering clear technical support to customers.

Ideal candidates hold a BS in a relevant field, have ISO 9000 familiarity, and 1–2 years operating CBRNE equipment, with strong communication and hands-on aptitude for instrumentation and repair work.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, or Physics.
• Familiarity with ISO 9000.
• 1–2 years in the field operating CBRNE equipment.
• Experience in CBRNE instrument application and repair.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and services on CBRNE equipment.
• Conduct Tier 1 and Tier 2 repairs on CBRNE equipment.
• Inform Senior Scientist of needs to be successful.
• Manage inventory of repair parts and supplies.
• Order needed parts and supplies.
• Understand and comply with quality system.
• Provide accurate technical support via phone or email.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Hands-on repair

Instrumentation learning

Education

BS in Chemistry/ Biology/ Engineering/ Physics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Overview:

Noble IQ, a subsidiary of NOBLE, was founded in 2003 to provide high quality customized training/support to the emerging Military First Responder and the Homeland Defense Community. The staff has over 75 years of combined experience training, supporting and serving the military first responder program and 200 years combined experience supporting and running high-end analytical equipment. The staff is dedicated to supporting, training and innovating existing and emerging technologies in the Homeland Defense community, Environmental Investigations and direct-to-consumer applications.

Position Summary:

The scientist performs preventative maintenance and repairs on equipment helping ensure that the company meets its goals of efficiently resolving issues and providing its customers with quality and timely products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for performing preventive maintenance checks and services on CBRNE equipment
• Responsible for performing Tier 1 and Tier 2 repairs on CBRNE equipment
• Inform Senior Scientist of needs to be successful
• Manage inventory of repair parts and supplies
• Order needed parts and supplies
• Understand and comply with quality system
• Provides accurate and easily understood technical support via phone or email

Experience, Education, Certifications:

• Minimum BS degree in Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, or Physics
• Familiarity and experience with ISO 9000
• Experience in CBRNE instrument application and repair
• 1-2 years in the field operating CBRNE equipment

Competencies:

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Aptitude for learning instrumentation and hands on repair activities

Computer Skills:

• Microsoft Office Suite familiarity

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus. Also requires ability to lift up to 10 pounds.

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers, smartphones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and scanners.

Travel:

May require up to 50% travel.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Federal Resources Supply Company (FRSC) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, status as a covered veteran, or any other protected category in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Federal Resources Supply Company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.