Research Technician

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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.

Job Description

Job Summary:

Performs and/or directs others in the installation, operation, repair and servicing of laboratory and field prototype models and test equipment. Conducts a variety of complex tests. Works independently and with technical managers, chemists, and laboratory technicians. Required to make independent decisions on implementing and coordinating the work assigned. Performs complex jobs and coordinates tasks of lower rated employees when required. Demonstrates knowledge of laboratory safety protocol and is takes lead role with customers and co-workers with questions around proper procedures and established protocols.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following, but not limited to:

• Conducts the most complicated tests developing specific methods in accordance with the general test requirements and approved procedures.

• Secures and reviews all available information to become familiar with test objectives and to set up test equipment.

• Aligns or coordinates alignment of instruments and equipment with items to be tested and records data as the test progresses.

• Performs routine instrument maintenance.

• Updates logbook documenting instrument and equipment performance.

• Observes equipment for indications of failure or malfunction and repairs or adjusts components as required.

• Conducts complicated tests or portions thereof, in accordance with approved test procedures.

• Prepares test reports covering the results of tests conducted. Writes comprehensive description of test setup and procedures used, pertinent observations, and test results.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

• Stops work without fear of reprisal for unsafe conditions potentially affecting personnel safety or environmental risk.

• Qualify and maintain proficiency as a Laboratory Technician.

• Ensures good housekeeping and combustible loading requirements are met.

• Conducts process operations in accordance with approved programs, procedures, and As Low as Reasonably Achievable principles.

• Perform work as a laboratory technician responsible for preparing reagents, columns, and lab consumables.

• Track lab inventory of consumables and supplies and restock as necessary.

• Perform sample dilutions and sample preparation support.

• Performs walkdowns and validations for laboratory processes and procedures.

• Assist Technical Support Manager in interpreting sample results and maintaining product data reports.

• Supports the execution of Integrated Safety Management System (ISMS) guiding principles and core functions and the Isotek Safety Culture.

• Notifies Isotek Management of incidents, occurrences, abnormal occurrences, deficiencies, non-conformances and other noteworthy conditions or activities, as required.

Nonessential Duties and Responsibilities

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities, however, will mentor and provide high level technical training and guidance to employees within the department.

Competencies

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

• Oral/Written Communication - Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Records data; Writes clearly and informatively; Able to read and interpret written information.

• Teamwork - Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Works with integrity and ethically.

• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Supports organization's goals and values.

• Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently.

• Professionalism - Approaches other in a tactful manner; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in a timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.

• Laboratory Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures including using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required and wearing company issued badge when on company property; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and material properly.

• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment.

• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction.

• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.

• Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed

• Microsoft Office - Basic knowledge of all Microsoft Office programs.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Applicant is required to have either:

• College degree (Bachelor's Degree) in related or specialized field; Minimum of 2 years of experience, and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Associates degree in related or specialized field; minimum of 4 years' experience, and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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.

Knowledge

• Science knowledge of chemistry or related science to conduct laboratory work such as testing and water samples.

• Mechanical knowledge to maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

• Ability to collect samples and analyze results (intermediate math).

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Other Essential Duties

• Follows all import/export requirements, consulting with facility import/export personnel as required.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Basic Knowledge of ISO and/or AS9100

• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing/6 Sigma/Kaizen

• Knowledge of specific software (design, analysis, ERP...)

Other Qualifications

• Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter.

• Applicants must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE "L" clearance.

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

• Ability to travel (domestically/internationally) approximately +/-10_%

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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. ?

You may not realize it, but Teledyne enables many of the products and services you use every day .

Teledyne provides enabling technologies to sense, transmit and analyze information for industrial growth markets, including aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, energy, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.