Research and Development Laboratory Support Technologist

Boston Government Services, LLC. (BGS) is seeking a Research and Development (R&D) Laboratory Support Technologist to support our clients in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

BGS is an engineering, technology, and security firm helping to advance missions of national importance for government programs, national laboratories, national security facilities, nuclear operations, and complex projects. We support clients at every stage, from strategic planning and program management to the execution of engineering and technical activities. We work to attract and retain the best talent because the best talent delivers the best results for our clients. Our capabilities are based on our experience in complex, secure, and highly regulated environments. We leverage our experience and capabilities to provide mission-driven solutions tuned to our client's mission needs and strategic direction.

We are passionate about our culture! At BGS, we hire people who will bring their whole self to work each day because we value operating with openness and inclusivity, welcoming and respecting all. BGS cares for each employees' well-being by offering a comprehensive benefit package and providing a culture of exciting work, excellence, and fun.

If you align with BGS' company values and culture, we would love for you to explore opportunities to join our growing team by checking out the job description below!

Department 01671, High Hazard Operations, is a united, interdisciplinary team dedicated to ensuring operational readiness, adaptive execution, and systems of systems analysis for scientific campaigns. Our team is responsible for operating and maintaining commercial and custom-built scientific systems in support of setting up and quality checking complex laboratory experiments involving a diversity of R&D diagnostics. Dedicated quality management, ES&H, and logistics focused teams work together to provide essential mission support for the entire Z facility and its many dynamic mission needs.

Are you passionate about your work and dream of utilizing state-of-the-art facilities to explore solutions? Join a dynamic team that helps tackle some of the most challenging issues facing our nation's security.

You could be the Pulsed Power Mission Assurance R&D Laboratory Support Technologist we are looking for to join the Z High Hazard Operations team!

What your Job will Be like:

On any given day, you may be called upon to:

• Assist in the planning and coordination of daily pre-and post-experiment activities.
• Participate in the development and implementation of Engineered Safety practices and Work Planning & Controls aligning with ES&H requirements for required work activities.
• Set up, operate, maintain, and modify commercial and custom-built scientific systems (e.g. Magnetically Insulated Transmission Lines (MITL) and Center Stack).
• Set up and quality check complex laboratory experiments involving various types of diagnostics.
• Perform critical lifts with bridge cranes and forklifts, confined space entries, and assist with general laboratory operations (e.g. ordering and stocking consumables, materials movement, housekeeping).
• This work environment requires extended physical activity while wearing Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), including full Tyvek and respirator (2-6 hours per day); entering and working in confined spaces and non-air-conditioned environments; climbing up and down ladders numerous times a day while wearing PPE; climbing multiple flights of stairs numerous times a day; and bending, twisting, climbing, crawling, crouching, squatting, pushing, and pulling.
• Assist, cross-train, and shadow any 1600 personnel as needed to support facility operations.
• Individually or with the team, recommend and initiate new concepts and ideas to improve workflow and practices.

Qualifications we Require:

• High School diploma or equivalent plus three years of proven experience.
• Experience with hand, power, and/or machine tools.
• Able to acquire and maintain a DOE Q security clearance.
• Flexibility to work a variable shift schedule in the day or night.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Successful drug screening.

Qualifications we Desire:

• Experience working in environments that are high consequence and/or require wearing PPE.
• Ability to operate various types of heavy equipment.
• Experience in implementing quality principles and standards, utilizing Work Process & Controls.
• Highly self-motivated, adaptable to change, effective collaborator in high-stress situations.
• A documented history of developing new skills and increasing expertise.
• Hands-on experience in the servicing/repair/development of a complex system (electrical, mechanical, electro-mechanical).

Benefits:

BGS offers a competitive total compensation package to eligible employees. Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation, 401K, Long and Short-Term Disability.

EEO:

BGS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Exclusive Agreement Disclaimer:

BGS has standing contracts with federal agencies throughout the United States. We require an affirmative exclusive agreement to represent all candidates to our clients. By submitting this application, you are consenting to allow BGS to represent you as a candidate for the role in which you are applying.