Research Technician
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Job Description
Position Function:
The individual filling this position will collaborate with researchers involved in design and implementation of ASME NQA1 qualified test systems for nucleargrade HEPA filter research. This position will perform a variety of routine duties in the testing facility. This position requires strict adherence to QA/QC policies and procedures. Employees may perform work independently within established methods and procedures.
Salary Grade:11
Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC these positions are Unclassified and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.
Department Profile:
ICET has a multidisciplinary staff of chemists physicists computer scientists and electrical and mechanical engineers. ICET also employs students both graduate and undergraduate who further support research operations. ICET scientists have leadingedge expertise in testing nuclear grade High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
This position will have a strong emphasis on evaluation of factors influencing performance of nuclear grade HEPA filters. All research activities are subject to stringent quality control. The individual filling this position will receive training in nuclear quality assurance requirements. The individual will report to one of ICETs Researchers and will provide technical support for ICET research projects.
Essential duties and responsibilities include:
Assisting in the assembling and disassembling of test equipment
Assist technical staff in performing HEPA filter testing including collecting data and performing data reduction
Assisting in writing technical procedures
Operation of various measurement systems
Interacting in a collaborative manner with other team members to accomplish organizational goals
Performing work under best practices guidelines
Performing other related duties as assigned
The absence of specific statements of duties does not exclude those tasks from the position if the work is similar related or a logical assignment of the position.
Minimum Qualifications:
High school education or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications:
Two years of field and laboratory experience
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
1. Computer skills including but not limited to:
Microsoft Office
Adobe Acrobat
Microsoft Windows
2. Ability to interact effectively with other professionals
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Testing is occasionally conducted continuously for up to 120 hours. Shift work may be required. Physical requirements include frequent walking and standing and occasional reaching climbing or balancing stooping/kneeling/crouching and lifting up to 50 pounds. Testing activities require assembly and disassembly of engineering scale test stands. This position will be responsible for assisting and/or safely coordinating these activities. The position may require the employee to work with hazardous materials or be in areas where radiation producing sources or chemicals are present. Employee is required to wear protective equipment.
Externally imposed deadlines that are set and revised beyond ones control. Interruptions influence priorities. It is often difficult to anticipate the nature or volume of work with certainty beyond a few days. Meeting of deadlines and coordination of unrelated activities are key to the position. Occasional exposure to demands and pressure from persons other than the immediate supervisor can be expected. Conflictresolution or similar interactions involving emotional issues or stress may be experienced.
Restricted Clause:
Position is contingent upon continued availability of funding.
Instructions for Applying:
Link to apply: online by submitting a cover letter and resume.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment programs or activities based on race color ethnicity sex pregnancy religion national origin disability age sexual orientation genetic information status as a U.S. veteran or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance 231 Famous Maroon Band Street P.O. 6044 Mississippi State MS 39839.
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
