Ames National Laboratory Research Technologist IIIII

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Would you like to work for a National Laboratory that conducts world-renowned research Would you enjoy working on a beautiful university campus Can you imagine yourself in a mid-sized location that regularly ranks as one of the U.S. Best Places to LiveIf you answered yes to any of these questions you should consider a career with Ames National Laboratory!

Ames Laboratory is a U.S. Department of Energy federally contracted National Laboratory located in Ames Iowa on the campus of Iowa State University. We are dedicated to translating foundational science through applied research to create technological innovations. We create materials inspire minds to solve problems and address some of the most challenging issues facing our world today. We promote and believe in a culture of civility and shared ownership in support of the Laboratorys collective success.

The Division of Materials Science and Engineering (DMSE) at Ames National Laboratory is searching for a qualified laboratory Research Technologist II or III.

This position provides daily oversight of synthesis and processing equipment in the Advanced Magnet Facility and Critical Materials Refinery at Ames Laboratory. This includes being an expert user of equipment managing laboratory spaces as well as helping with training of users of equipment. The candidate performs day-to-day tasks on maintenance repair and troubleshooting on the equipment to ensure continued functional availability and performance of the equipment and facilities; trains and supports equipment users and provides oversight for laboratory hygiene and safety policies.

Additionally this position provides complex professional level scientific support of equipment and facilities; collaborates with scientific staff to develop new methods or improve current methods for metal and alloy processing; oversees maintenance and/or upgrades; collaborates with research staff in developing appropriate processing methods/conditions; writing results on methods for research supported by facilities resulting in scientific publications; evaluates current laboratory procedures/processes; and implements new practices to maximum efficiency of the laboratory and equipment.

In addition to the above the Ames Laboratory Research Technologist would be responsible for building a broader network of industrial national lab and academic partners and supporting the laboratory strategic goals.

This position involves multiple tasks with the ability to prioritize various temporally interrelated tasks and complete them as efficiently as possible is important to success of the laboratory. The candidate must possess the ability to communicate and work effectively with a diverse set of stakeholders including equipment researchers at all levels of the organization. The ability to learn new skills and adapt to new materials and processes is important to success in this position.

This position is open to candidates eligible for employment sponsorship. At this time Iowa State University is unable to offer H-1B immigration sponsorship for candidates who do not currently hold H-1B status.

Required education and experience:

• Research Technologist II: Bachelors degree and 3 years of related experience

• Research Technologist III: Bachelors degree and 5 years of related experience

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1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter

3) List of Professional References

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Why Choose ISU

Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation holiday and sick time and leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa)
Life insurance and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program
Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when where and how you do your work. For more information please speak with the Hiring Manager.

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