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Gas Metrologist Technician
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What they do
A Chemical Technician works with specialized equipment in research labs and chemical processing facilities, under the direction of scientists, chemists and engineers. Prepares chemical solutions, analyzes compounds, tests products, monitors chemical processing, monitors product quality and packaging in production facilities.
$54,344 / year median in Maryland
+10% projected growth
Job Description
NIST is seeking a Physical Science Technician to support the production of Reference Materials. This role is analytical focused on supporting the NIST Standards program through high-level measurement science. The core responsibility is to use advanced laboratory instruments, like chemiluminescence, to analyze samples and certify official Standard Reference Materials (SRMs) for gas metrology applications.
Qualifications:
In order to qualify, applicants must possessone year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-8 (ZT-II at NIST) level.
Specialized experience is defined as:
Experience performing gas standard measurements using a variety of analytical instrumentation including a chemiluminescence detector. Experience using simple statistical methods to summarize measurement data and value assign gas reference materials. Experience contributing to analytical reports. Experience assisting in the preparation of gas primary standards utilizing a gravimetric technique.
- OR•Master's degree in a field of study that is directly related to the work of the position•OR•Two full years of graduate education (36 semester hours) in a field of study that is directly related to the work of the position•OR•An equivalent combination of specialized experience and graduate education beyond the first 1 1/2 years (27 semester hours) of progressive graduate study.
Graduate education must be in a field of study that is directly related to the work of the position. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook . If requesting reconsideration of your qualification determination, please refer to the following site: Applicant Reconsideration