Scientific Technologist
We have an opening for a Scientific Technologist in Environment, Safety & Health's Technical Services Department. In this role, you will provide general technical support and solve moderately complex technical problems for respiratory protection and industrial hygiene instruments and equipment.
This position will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level. This position requires full-time on-site presence due to the nature of the work.
You will:
- Operate, maintain, inspect, and functionally test respiratory protection and industrial hygiene instruments and equipment, providing feedback to improve procedures and equipment reliability.
- Provide in-person respirator fit testing and practical training on donning, doffing, inspection, use, limitations, cleaning, storage, and emergency procedures. Evaluate user knowledge and proficiency, identify fit-testing deficiencies, and recommend corrective actions.
- Follow technical work instructions, written policies, and approved procedures while performing respiratory protection and industrial hygiene activities in laboratory and field environments.
- Maintain working knowledge of approved respiratory protection equipment and industrial hygiene instruments to provide knowledgeable customer service and technical assistance to LLNL employees.
- Procure respiratory protection supplies and equipment while following strict QA/QC guidelines and inventory-control requirements.
- Track, manage, and monitor equipment, supplies, inspection status, and inventory through inventory-management databases.
- Record, review, and report training, fit-testing, equipment, and industrial hygiene data. Identify strengths, deficiencies, and corrective actions related to testing data, equipment condition, user performance, and program implementation.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Additional job responsibilities, at the 502.3 level:
- Maintain regular communication with technical personnel across programs, facilities, and divisions, with occasional coordination with external organizations.
- Perform Grade D breathing-air quality sampling from compressed breathing-air systems, where errors may have moderate programmatic and significant safety consequences.
- Operate mechanical, vacuum, and instrumentation systems on a regular basis.
- Assume technical authority and associated responsibilities when delegated.