Organic Materials Technologist

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation. We are a world-class team of scientists, engineers, technologists, postdocs, and visiting researchers—all focused on cutting-edge technology, ranging from homeland defense, global security, biotechnology, and environmental preservation to energy and combustion research, computer security, and nuclear defense. To learn more, visit http://public.ca.sandia.gov/casite/.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
The Materials Chemistry Department supports a variety of customers with different materials science needs. The technologist team supports work in organic, composite, and electrodeposited materials.

JOB DESCRIPTION
We are seeking a technologist to support the design, formulation, and engineering of various organic and inorganic materials. Working with different staff members and technologists throughout the company, this technologist will make items such as foams, coatings, and composite material structures, as well as items modified by electrodeposition, for various customers. The work will range from basic R&D accomplished under loose guidelines to rigorous component development performed under strict quality standards.

QUALIFICATIONS
This position requires the following qualifications: (1) a demonstrated commitment to safe and secure laboratory/shop operations, (2) demonstrated attention to detail in previous work experience, (3) demonstrated performance in a chemistry laboratory and/or an engineering shop environment, (4) a willingness to work with chemicals and hazardous waste per Sandia regulations, (5) basic computer competency, and (6) excellent documentation skills.

The following qualifications are desired for this position: (1) a bachelor’s or associates degree; (2) experience handling chemicals and performing chemical formulations; (3) experience with composite materials (fiberglass, graphite, or polymer-based); (4) experience with electrodeposition procedures, such as plating, cleaning, and coating metallic structures; (5) experience with machine and hand tools; (6) experience designing and constructing prototype structures from organic, metallic, and composite materials; (7) experience with quality protocols; (8) demonstrated problem-solving skills; (9) a willingness to work independently and as part of a mulitdisciplinary team; and (10) a willingness to occasionally work a flexible schedule. Please note that candidates are not expected to have experience in all of the desired areas listed above. Candidates with experience in a few of these areas are encouraged to apply.

Candidate must be able to obtain a U.S. Department of Energy security clearance for this position. To obtain a security clearance, U.S. citizenship is required.

Apply at: http://public.ca.sandia.gov/casite/careers/. Click on Browse current job openings, and type the Job ID number 61080 into the Keywords box. Click on the Search button to access this job opening, and complete an online application.

ABOUT SANDIA
Sandia provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) with company-match. Our culture values work-life balance; we offer programs such as flexible work schedules with alternate Fridays off, on-site fitness facilities, and three weeks of vacation. In addition, Sandia/California enjoys close proximity to San Francisco, the Silicon Valley, first-tier universities, and diverse cultural and year-round recreational opportunities.

Sandia National Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. If this position requires a security clearance granted by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), U.S. citizenship and employee eligibility for clearance processing will be required at the time of hire. If you hold dual citizenship and accept a job offer for a position that requires a DOE-granted security clearance, you may be asked by DOE to renounce your foreign citizenship and retain only your U.S. citizenship.