Posting Title

Research Technician II/I

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Location

CO - Golden

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Position Type

Limited Term (Fixed Term)

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Hours Per Week

20

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Working at NREL

From day one at NREL, you’ll connect with coworkers driven by the same mission to save the planet. By joining an organization that values a supportive, inclusive, and flexible work environment, you’ll have the opportunity to engage through our ten employee resource groups, numerous employee-driven clubs, and learning and professional development classes.

NREL supports inclusive, diverse, and unbiased hiring practices that promote creativity and innovation. By collaborating with organizations that focus on diverse talent pools, reaching out to underrepresented demographics, and providing an inclusive application and interview process, our Talent Acquisition team aims to hear all voices equally. We strive to attract a highly diverse workforce and create a culture where every employee feels welcomed and respected and they can be their authentic selves.

Our planet needs us! Learn about NREL’s critical objectives, and see how NREL is focused on saving the planet.

We invite all interested candidates to apply for this opportunity. While we recognize that job seekers may hesitate if they don’t meet every requirement, we encourage dedicated individuals who meet all the basic and additional required qualifications of the role to submit an application. We value the opportunity to consider those who believe they have the necessary skills and ambition to succeed at NREL.

Job Description

The BEST directorate is seeking a Research Technician to support our microbiology, biochemistry, and analytical chemistry research staff.  This is an on-site, in-person 50% time (20 h/week) position.  Primary duties include:

• Ordering supplies and chemicals
• Tracking consumable inventories and maintaining stock
• Monitoring, collecting, autoclaving, disposing, and reporting of biowaste and biohazardous waste
• Sterilizing and stocking common glassware (autoclave)
• Coordinating regular sterilization runs for media in the autoclaves
• Light maintenance and calibration of basic laboratory equipment (pH meters, YSI instruments)
• Maintaining basic stocks of common buffers, reagents, and microbiological media
• Light laboratory cleaning: recycling boxes, disposing of packing materials, defrosting freezers
• Support glassware/dishwashing staff when needed by cleaning

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Basic Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent and 4 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant Associate's Degree or certification program of comparable scope and 2 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Substantial acquaintance with and understanding of general aspects of the job with a broad understanding of the detailed aspects of the job. Intermediate to advanced skills in research techniques and practices. Good written, verbal, team, interpersonal and communication skills.

* Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.

Additional Required Qualifications

Level I:
High School Diploma or equivalent and 1 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant Associate's Degree or certification program of comparable scope or equivalent relevant education/experience. An acquaintance with and understanding of some/all of the general support activities listed above.  Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and customer relations skills.  Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook, Teams, and Excel.  

Level II:
High School Diploma or equivalent and 3 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant Associate's Degree or certification program of comparable scope and 1 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience.