UTAH: Current Positions

5/22/2007

Assistant Scientist I
Job Description:
Perform standard microbiological/biomolecular techniques including: preparation of growth media, bacteria and virus propagation, viability counting, maintenance of culture collection, morphological/biochemical testing, staining and microscopy techniques, clone PCR products, and isolate proteins, lipids and nucleic acids.
Conduct characterization and identification methods such as: PCR, VNTR, AFLP, sequencing, MIDI, ELISA, and PAGE.
Prepare and present briefing to Test Directors and customers.
Document laboratory procedures and prepare detailed reports.
Cover some weekend and after hour shifts; may also be requested to work off-site during field-testing.
May be required to participate in an immunization program.
Must meet eligibility requirements to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Security Clearance.

BS degree in microbiology, biochemistry, molecular biology or related life science from an accredited college or university. Must be able to execute specified experiments in microbiology laboratory for biological defense or environmental programs/projects with nominal supervision.

Laboratory Technician (Temporary)
Job Description:

Prefer 2 years of college courses in a scientific field as additional experience.
Prepare sample containers in accordance with test procedures.
Assist with preparation and set-up of test facilities and procedures.
Operate laboratory instrumentation and perform laboratory procedures after completion of training and certification requirements.
Responsible for documentation of all procedures/actions performed.
Assist with collection of data and preparing data packages.
Assist with proper storage and disposal of the samples until analysis is complete.
Coordinate with appropriate individuals to complete sample tracking records.
Assist with method development.

A minimum of one year specialized training in chemistry (or equivalent experience) and one year experience in chemical laboratory operations. Able to work with or around highly toxic materials. Able to learn to operate analytical instrumentation (primarily gas chromatographs). Must be competent in basic computer software (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc).
Must meet eligibility requirements to obtain a Department of Defense Security Clearance
Work will require incumbent to work with hazardous industrial chemicals as well as various chemical warfare agents. Incumbent must be able to wear standard industrial respirators and/or M-40 Mask for protection from industrial chemicals/chemical warfare agents for extended periods of time. In addition, the incumbent may be required to stand for extended periods while performing routine laboratory work.

Sr. Mechanical Technician (2)
Job Description:

Develop schedules, individual work packages and work breakdown packages.
Coordinate and compile manpower, equipment and material costs.
Develop Earned Value Management System.
Coordinate and provide technical input to plans and reports and coordinate staffing of plans and reports.
Coordinate test schedules and requirements throughout test process from development of initial schedule through end of test and reporting.
Track daily, weekly, and monthly test output, finical information, and monitor data reduction, analysis, and reporting.
Write, compile and submit monthly testing progress reports
Coordinate work changes, changes in scope and technical approach, and coordinate changes with government.
Travel as required to support testing program.
Participation in the Chemical Personnel Reliability Program may be required.
Must meet eligibility requirements to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Security Clearance

Baccalaureate Degree in science or engineering from an accredited university and at least two years of project management experience with Department of Defense contracts, preferably chemical defense programs, or MS degree in an associated technical discipline. Must have experience in leading multidisciplinary teams of chemists, scientist, and/or engineers in the planning and execution of test programs. Must have experience in marketing, identifying customer requirements, developing cost-effective solutions, leading proposal efforts, preparing cost estimates, planning, and executing multiple projects.

Sr. Mechanical Technician - IV
Job Description:

Train to operate, and compile test data for various detectors.
Knowledge of test locations, understand procedures for capturing all types of field test data, and the collection of field samples in accordance with test procedures.
Perform maintenance and repair of buildings, equipment, and exhaust systems including replacement of worn belts, greasing of bearings, repair of fans, blowers, and discharge stacks, and adjustment of volume dampers and hood baffles in test fixtures.
Must meet eligibility requirements to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Security Clearance.

Specialized training and at least five years Senior experience in the calibration, operation, maintenance, fabrication, and repair of mechanical test equipment. Must be familiar with building exhaust systems and as a minimum, be able to perform maintenance, including replacement of worn belts, greasing of bearings, repair of fans blowers, and discharge stacks, and adjustment of volume dampers and hood baffles in test fixtures. Fabrication/welding of test fixtures. Desired to have experience with vibration systems and with cryogenic liquids, high-pressure liquids, and oxygen displacing vapors (CO2 and N2). Experience using various instrumentation such as temperature, relative humidity, air velocity, pH, conductivity, and particulate concentration.

Sr. Mechanical Technician (2)
Job Description:

Train to operate, and compile test data for various detectors.
Knowledge of test locations, understand procedures for capturing all types of field test data, and the collection of field samples in accordance with test procedures. Must meet eligibility requirements to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Security Clearance.

Specialized training and at least five years Senior experience in the calibration, operation, maintenance, fabrication, and repair of mechanical test equipment. Must be familiar with building exhaust systems and as a minimum, be able to perform maintenance, including replacement of worn belts, greasing of bearings, repair of fans blowers, and discharge stacks, and adjustment of volume dampers and hood baffles in test fixtures. Fabrication/welding of test fixtures. Desired to have experience with vibration systems and with cryogenic liquids, high-pressure liquids, and oxygen displacing vapors (CO2 and N2). Experience using various instrumentation such as temperature, relative humidity, air velocity, pH, conductivity, and particulate concentration.