Ames National Laboratory Research Technologist I

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

The Division of Critical Materials at the Ames National Laboratory is searching for qualified candidates for a Research Technologist I position.

The successful candidate will conduct magnetic materials development under the guidance of Project Principal Investigators supporting high-priority research within Ames National Laboratorys state-of-the-art facilities. Primary responsibilities include the synthesis processing testing and characterization of advanced magnetic materials. As a vital member of a US Department of Energy-funded research on critical materials the incumbent will contribute to the delivery of critical materials solutions.

The ideal candidate must demonstrate robust technical expertise in powder metallurgical processing paired with strong self-motivation and critical thinking. Essential to this role are effective communication skills and the ability to thrive in a cross-disciplinary collaborative environment. The successful candidate is expected to foster a collegial atmosphere while maintaining the highest standards of research integrity and ethical conduct.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in powder metallurgical process
• Experience with alloy development melting casting and melt-spinning processes
• Experience in working with flammable fine metallic powder
• Demonstrated capability to fabricate bulk magnets and other magnet materials
• Ability to learn and use materials characterization tools such as magnetometers XRD XRF TGA DSC SEM/EDS universal materials testing systems and electrical resistivity testing set-up etc.
• Experience in maintaining research lab equipment
• Experience working under tight deadlines

Department/Program & College Description:

Would you like to continue your scientific career at a U.S. National Laboratory that conducts world-renowned research Would you enjoy working on a beautiful university campus in a mid-sized city location that regularly ranks as one of the U.S.s Best Places to Live If you answered yes to any of these questions you should consider a career with Ames National Laboratory!

Ames National 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.

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Application Instructions:
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Why Choose Iowa State University
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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