Laboratory Technician

Riverside Research is an independent National Security Nonprofit dedicated to research and development in the national interest. We provide high-end technical services, research and development, and prototype solutions to some of the countrys most challenging technical problems.
All Riverside Research opportunities require U.S. Citizenship.

Riverside Research is seeking a Laboratory Technician that has experience working with Radio Frequency (RF) measurements, laser pulses, and/or chemical synthesis. A successful candidate for this position will support laboratory researchers in the development and characterization of structural and functional materials via advanced modeling, simulation, experimental testing, and data analysis. Furthermore, the candidate will be responsible for creating and maintaining laboratory safety protocols and standard operating procedures. The Laboratory Technician will also manage laboratory spaces and work to keep equipment functional and well maintained, as well as order laboratory supplies and calibrations for instruments. Candidates for this position will have experience and proficiency with handling HF, HCL and other chemicals and acids. The candidate will also maintain materials samples and records for labeling and locations. This is a full-time position located at Wright-Patterson AFB. 

 

All Riverside Research opportunities require U.S. Citizenship.

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain laboratory safety protocols and have proficiency in generating laboratory standard operating procedures.
• Recommend and maintain personnel training records for handling hazardous chemicals or research equipment.
• Responsible for facilitating the Research, Development, and Test & Evaluation activities across a variety of functional subsystems which include prime power sources, pulsed power systems, radio frequency sources, and high-power antennas, optical systems, and sensors.
• Work to support senior chemist for routine handling of hazardous chemicals on occasional basis.
• Work to support senior EM scientist for routine EM measurements.
• Support senior scientist's 3D printing test fixtures for use in the lab.
• Work effectively with teams of scientists, engineers, and technicians that interface across laboratories and projects to ensure project success.
• Maintain day to day inventory of 3-4 labs, maintains calibration of equipment working with OEM, maintains onsite PPE & safety records for lab, supports senior team members with laboratory business management and ordering of supplies.
• Travel 1-3 times per year to support remote range tests (0-3 weeks per year).
• Other duties as required.

Minimum Requirements: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
• 5 years of experience working in a laboratory
• Basic understanding of chemistry, safety protocols, and chemical hygiene
• Ability to clearly express in writing technical analysis results and program characterizations
• Ability to routinely lift 50 lbs

Preferred Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering or related field
• Current active Secret Clearance
• Experience working in laboratories using radiation sources.
• Experience working with Hydrofluoric acid (HF), Hydrochloric acid (HCL) and other hazardous chemicals

 

Riverside Research Institute is a not-for-profit, technology-oriented defense company, where service to our customers and support of our staff is our overall mission. Riverside is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. Riverside offers comprehensive compensation and benefit packages to our employees.
Riverside bases its employment decisions solely on technical experience, qualifications and other job-related criteria related to our organizational purpose as a not-for-profit company, and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, veterans status or any other status legally protected by applicable federal, state, and local law.