R&D Laboratory Support Technologist

GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is seeking a R&D Laboratory Support Technologist to join our team. This position is full-time and will be located in Albuquerque, NM.

Clearance Level Required :

Uncleared - Must be able to obtain and maintain a Clearance

Per Diem / Travel Authorized :

To Be Determined

Overview :

• Assist in the planning and coordination of daily pre-and post-experiment activities.
• Participate in the development and implementation of Engineered Safety practices and Work Planning & Controls aligning with ES&H requirements for required work activities.
• Set up, operate, maintain, and modify commercial and custom-built scientific systems (e.g. Magnetically Insulated Transmission Lines (MITL) and Center Stack).
• Set up and quality check complex laboratory experiments involving various types of diagnostics.
• Perform critical lifts with bridge cranes and forklifts, confined space entries, and assist with general laboratory operations (e.

g. ordering and stocking consumables, materials movement, housekeeping).

• This work environment requires extended physical activity while wearing personal protection equipment (PPE), including full Tyvek and respirator (2-6 hours per day);
• entering and working in confined spaces and non-air-conditioned environments; climbing up and down ladders numerous times a day while wearing PPE;

climbing multiple flights of stairs numerous times a day; and bending, twisting, climbing, crawling, crouching, squatting, pushing, and pulling.

• Assist, cross-train, and shadow any 1600 personnel as need to support facility operations.
• Individually or with the team, recommend and initiate new concepts and ideas to improve workflow and practices.

Clearance & Citizenship Requirement :

• To be considered, you must be able to obtain and maintain a government issued clearance, if needed.
• Due to the nature of the work, a U.S. Citizenship is requ ired.

Desired Skills :

• Experience working in environments that are high consequence and / or require wearing PPE.
• Ability to operate various types of heavy equipment.
• Experience in implementing quality principles and standards, utilizing Work Process & Controls.
• Highly self-motivated, adaptable to change, effective collaborator in high-stress situations.
• A documented history of developing new skills and increasing expertise.

About the Site :

The NNSA's Sandia National Laboratories, located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is responsible for the development, testing, and production of specialized nonnuclear components and quality assurance and systems engineering for all U.

S. nuclear weapons ( energy.gov ) .

About GEM :

GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is an award-winning federal contractor with more than 29 years of experience providing environmental, construction, facility management, and technical services to federal agencies, state and local governments, and commercial organizations.

Founded in 1994 as a nuclear engineering firm to support federal operations in East Tennessee, GEM has since expanded into a nationwide, multi-disciplinary provider with over 270 employees and a diverse portfolio of contracts in the environmental, nuclear, and defense sectors.

At the core of our operations is our guiding philosophy : our partnership, your success . We believe in the power of collaboration and recognize that good partnerships are the building blocks to success.

We partner with our clients to solve complex problems, exceed expectations, and advance critical missions. We partner with our communities to promote well-being by investing in local schools and non-profit organizations.

We partner with our employees and remain committed to managing a cohesive workforce and cultivating a supportive workplace.

BENEFITS : To recruit and retain our exceptional staff, we offer the opportunity to elect benefit packages that best suit our employee’s needs;

this includes, but is not limited to, a highly competitive Salary, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (including HSA & PPO options), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, and a matching 401(k) Retirement Plan.

COMPENSATION : GEM does not publish salary ranges on external job boards; all ranges listed are estimates made by vendors and not actual salary ranges.

GEM’s offered compensation is dependent on candidates’ education, qualifications, and relevant years of experience.

• High School Diploma and 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with hand, power, and / or machine tools.
• Flexibility to work a variable shift schedule in the day or night.
30+ days ago