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National Renewable Energy Laboratory Technologist I/II - Instrument Development for Hydrogen Storage Materials in Golden, Colorado
Posting Title
Technologist I/II - Instrument Development for Hydrogen Storage Materials
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Location
CO - Golden
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Position Type
Limited Term (Fixed Term)
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Hours Per Week
40
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Working at NREL
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado is the nation's primary laboratory for research and development of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies.
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Job Description
The Chemistry & Nanoscience Center at NREL has an opening for a researcher to support R&D within the HyMARC consortium that is dedicated to accelerating the discovery of advanced hydrogen storage materials and hydrogen carriers (https://www.hymarc.org/). The position primarily involves the design, engineering, construction, calibration, and validation of custom equipment for characterizing hydrogen storage and hydrogen carrier materials for specific applications. Development of best practices for equipment use and validation, experimental design, and data analysis will be critical. The successful candidate will have experience with characterization of hydrogen storage/carrier materials as well as experience with integrating electrical and mechanical systems, and computer programming to produce unique measurement capabilities. Strong communication, interpersonal, and project management skills are required.
Job Duties
Assist with design, fabrication, and operation of custom equipment
Automate characterization equipment
Calibrate and validate equipment
Document best practices for instrument use
Assist with troubleshooting and repair of equipment including electrical, mechanical, fluid-handling and vacuum systems
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Basic Qualifications
Level I:
Relevant Bachelor's Degree.
Level II:
Relevant Master's Degree. Or, relevant Bachelor's Degree and 1 or more years of experience.
* Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.
Additional Required Qualifications
Level I:
Material characterization experience.
Experience with custom equipment design and build.
Familiarity with designing thermal management for custom equipment.
Ability to work with equipment automation regarding integration of hardware and software.
Developing skills in troubleshooting and repairing complex mechanical and electrical systems.
Ability to program in one or more languages.
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Strong self-motivation, ability to work on collaborative projects, ability to prioritize and balance different types of concurrent tasks, strong organization skills, attention to details.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Proficient written, verbal, team, interpersonal and communication skills..
Level II:
Material characterization experience.
Demonstrated experience with custom equipment design and build.
Experience with designing thermal management for custom equipment.
Experience with equipment automation regarding integration of hardware and software.
Proven skills in troubleshooting and repairing complex mechanical and electrical systems.
Ability to program in one or more languages.
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Strong self-motivation, ability to work on collaborative projects, ability to prioritize and balance different types of concurrent tasks, strong organization skills, attention to details.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Strong written, verbal, team, interpersonal and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Candidates should have at least two or more of the following:
Experience with calorimetry measurements
Experience with Raman spectroscopy
Experience with cryogenic systems
Experience with designing instruments for use at cryogenic temperatures
Materials characterization skills such as BET, TEM, XRD, XRF, TPD, and adsorption measurements using a Sieverts apparatus.
Ability to program in Python
Ability to program in LabView and troubleshoot/modify LabView code
Other significant computer programming experience
Experience with vacuum systems
Experience with gas adsorption instruments
Experience with mass spectroscopy systems
Experience with pilot scale system design
Machine shop and/or mechanical design experience
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Job Application Submission Window
The anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed.
Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week)
Job Profile: Research Technologist II / Annual Salary Range: $63,600 - $104,900
Job Profile: Research Technologist I / Annual Salary Range: $55,400 - $91,400
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Benefits Summary
Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; pension benefits; 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match; life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance; personal time off (PTO) and sick leave; paid holidays; and tuition reimbursement. NREL employees may be eligible for, but are not guaranteed, performance-, merit-, and achievement- based awards that include a monetary component. Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement. Limited-term positions are not eligible for long-term disability or tuition reimbursement.
* Based on eligibility rules
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