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The Lab is primarily supported by the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Science. Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA) operates and manages the Laboratory for DOE. BSA is a partnership between Battelle and The Research Foundation for the State University of New York on behalf of Stony Brook University.
ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW
The BNL Physics Department leads nuclear and particle physics experiments both onsite, and in collaborations around the globe, that probe the secrets of the universe.
The BNL Physics Department currently has an opportunity for a Mechanical Technical Specialist to work in the sPHENIX group on the sPHENIX Detector. The sPHENIX detector is a state of the art, 1000 ton instrument used to make fundamental nuclear physics measurements at the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider at Brookhaven National Laboratory.
In this role you will work under the supervision of scientists, engineers and senior technicians on the maintenance, repair, testing and operation of the sPHENIX detector, which will involve a wide variety of highly skilled technical tasks. Work assignments will require a high degree of proficiency in technical skills and techniques in assembly, testing and operations in support of sPHENIX. You will have a high level of interaction with an international and multicultural scientific community.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
-A BS degree in a technical field or
-Technical institute, Adult BOCES certification, AA degree in a technical field, CCI program completion at BNL plus 4 years' experience or
-A technical high school certification program (eg. BOCES) and 5 years relevant work experience or
-6 years relevant work experience
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
-A BS degree in a technical field and 2 years of work experience or
-Technical institute, Adult BOCES certification, AA degree in a technical field, CCI program completion at BNL plus 6 years' experience or
-A technical high school certification program (eg. BOCES) and 7 years relevant work experience or
-8 years relevant work experience
Environmental, Health & Safety Requirements:
OTHER INFORMATION:
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Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Brookhaven Science Associates is an equal opportunity employer that values inclusion and diversity at our Lab. We are committed to ensuring that all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a veteran, disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. BSA takes affirmative action in support of its policy and to advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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