Research Associate 1

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Perform atmospheric distillation, vacuum distillation and electrolysis of water samples.

Will prepare magnesium ovens

Maintain detailed lab records

Maintain and service vacuum pumps

Perform basic electronic maintenance and repairs

Will fabricate custom laboratory equipment

Will maintain and operate large low temperature baths

Will operate electronic balances

Will operate low-level tritium gas proportional counters

Provide maintenance and construction of vacuum extraction lines

Provide maintenance and will operate low and high temperature ovens

Will fabricate electrodes used in electrolysis cells

Will communicate with Tritium Laboratory clients

Clean glassware

Education and Experience:

Must have a Bachelors Degree in Physical Science. No experience necessary, but experience working in a analytical chemistry laboratory is desirable.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Ability to work with basic machine shop tools

Knowledge with vacuum systems, electrolysis systems, high voltage systems, and low-level radioisotope counting

Must be knowledgeable of general lab maintenance and repairs, fabrication of custom lab gear and basic electronics.

Ability to critically troubleshoot equipment failures

Must be a team player and be an active team member

Must be able to a think critically and outside of box

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Job Status:Full timeEmployee Type:StaffPay Grade:A5