Laboratory Engineer I

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Job Location (Full Address):

250 East River Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14623

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

220548 LLE-Laboratory for Laser Energ

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URG 109

Compensation Range:

$55,955.00 - $78,336.00

Responsibilities:

GENERAL PURPOSE
Conducts experiments, tests, and research within a laser laboratory setting. Assists more experienced engineers or scientists in designing and setting up experiments, maintaining equipment, and collecting data. Diagnoses and performs preventative maintenance on system components including recovery, replacement, and reconfiguration of damaged sensitive components. Manages fragile targets for laser exploration and handles decontamination of radiological components and activated materials.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Configures, installs, tests, and operates advanced diagnostics and cameras, following standard operating procedures to ensure safe and effective operations.
• Works with diagnostics, including optical, mechanical, electrical, and magnetic elements, to provide quality data during experiments.
• Manages very fragile targets for laser experiments.
• Performs servicing between laser shots, including replacing damaged components, recovering and reloading detector media, and reconfiguring diagnostics as requested by the Principal Investigator.
• Monitors and maintains project operations at the Omega laser facility. Oversees engineering design, documentation, personnel coordination, budgeting, purchasing, scheduling, and safety assessments.
• Assists in the development, installation, and testing of new components and systems as needed.
• Handles decontamination of radiological components and survey activated materials.
• Performs preventative maintenance tasks to ensure system components are in optimal condition.
• Conducts basic mechanical rigging using cranes or hoists.
• Operates and maintains various pumps, including cryogenic, roughing, and turbo pumps.
• Conducts testing and installations related to the vacuum system.

Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree and 1 year of relevant experience required
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

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