Laboratory & Pilot Technician

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• Job Description / Summary of Duties:

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment that is not highly complex RDT&E equipment: cleaning, lubrication, component testing, and replacement of faulty mechanical, electronic, and electrical components; complete minor modifications to instruments and equipment; apply established repair, testing, and alignment techniques

• Track PM and repairs of highly complex equipment (e.g., mass spectrometers) and all other equipment as part of PMEL duties by updating the Inventory Management program

• Prepare laboratory equipment and facility configurations; move and assist with moving equipment, materials, hazardous materials, and waste; initiate and document repairs, deficiencies, alterations, and new construction using AF Form 332 and MS Office; serve as alternate Facility Manager, coordinating vendors, custodial, security, fire, safety, health/environmental, grounds maintenance, and network infrastructure support; assemble and operate laboratory and pilot-scale equipment, systems, and processes

• Manage, update, inspect, and maintain laboratory equipment records and CA/CRL inventory: turn-ins, inventories, data entry, record keeping, and interface with work center monitors, logistics personnel, sub-custodians, and users

• Ensure periodic TMDE calibration per DAF requirements, and manufacturer manuals; schedule and document calibrations; coordinate with AFCEC logistics POCs and base PMEL;

• Maintain work center tool control per AFCEC/CXA policy; maintain laboratory supply inventories; maintain and update documents and records in automated systems

• Verify building mechanical, electrical, and fire/life safety systems operate correctly per the Planned Maintenance Inspection (PMI) lists; inspect and service laboratory, safety, and non-permanent facility equipment including fire extinguishers, AEDs, and eye-wash showers; perform general facility maintenance (minor repair, light bulb replacement, cleaning work surfaces, glassware, and lab/prep room floors, reconfiguring laboratory and modular office furniture); use and maintain hand and power tools safely

• Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent plus a minimum of 3 years of related experience

• Able to perform routine calculations; proficient in computer use in performance of duties

• Knowledge of material storage and retrieval processes per AF, DoD, and local instructions; of preparing, cleaning, and maintaining glassware for wet chemical experiments; of security and safety regulations, practices, and procedures; and of laboratory policies and procedures

• Skill in using and maintaining hand tools; ability to complete minor modifications to instruments and equipment and apply established repair, testing, alignment, and calibration techniques

• Experience determining compliance with Planned Maintenance Inspection lists for building mechanical, electrical, and fire/life safety systems

• NACI; DoD CAC; valid state driver's license; U.S. person only

• This Position is Contingent Upon Award.

LAUKOA is an Equal Opportunity/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

LAUKOA offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.

LAUKOA gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.