Science and Engineering Associate 2 - SSRL

SLAC Job Postings Position Overview: Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource (SSRL), a SLAC Directorate at Stanford University, is a national scientific user facility providing synchrotron radiation for research in biology, chemistry, engineering, environmental science, material science, medicine, and physics.
SSRL operates and maintains the 3GeV electron storage ring SPEAR3, the associated injector facility, and synchrotron radiation beam lines on SPEAR3.
SSRL is seeking an outstanding Science and Engineering Associate to be part of a dynamic scientific research environment.
In this position, you will provide technical support to the scientific and engineering staff at the Soft X-ray Group in the Materials Sciences Division.
The specific responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: Participate in the development, design, prototyping, procurement and commissioning of novel scientific equipment.
Modify, repair, and troubleshoot complex equipment and experimental systems.
Acquire and maintain tools and equipment associated with experimental or engineering projects.
Support scientific or engineering installations; plan and execute various phases of an operation, oversee schedule of equipment operations, and perform routine maintenance.
Maintain documentation related to protocols, and perform administrative duties related to equipment and systems associated with research or engineering projects, as assigned.
Participate in the planning, design, and implementation of scientific or engineering initiatives, and work toward project objective.
Establish, communicate, and enforce compliance with health and safety policies and procedures.
Other duties may also be assigned.
To be successful in this position you will bring: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or scientific discipline, or 5 years of equivalent work experience or combination of education and relevant experience.
Experience applying scientific and engineering principles and practices to perform technical services and support.
Experience with design, and development of prototypes, equipment, and/or systems related to area of specialization.
Ability to evaluate and troubleshoot sophisticated equipment and complex systems.
Experience with mechanical systems.
Understanding of machining and other fabrication techniques related to mechanical systems design.
Experience with software applications, systems, or programs relevant for the job.
Ability to interpret and determine validity of data and check own work.
Ability to write clear documentation, perform administrative duties, and research protocol maintenance related to research studies and/or scientific/engineering projects.
Ability to work in a team environment as well as work unsupervised within adequate procedural guidelines.
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
In addition, preferred requirements include experience in the following areas: Extensive and relevant experience with scientific instrumentation or industrial control systems.
Strong hands-on skill in assembling complex mechanical system and handling delicate instrument is highly desirable.
Experience with ultrahigh vacuum (UHV) system and assembly is preferred.
SLAC Employee Competencies: Effective Decisions: Uses job knowledge and solid judgment to make quality decisions in a timely manner.
Self-Development: Pursues a variety of venues and opportunities to continue learning and developing.
Dependability: Can be counted on to deliver results with a sense of personal responsibility for expected outcomes.
Initiative: Pursues work and interactions proactively with optimism, positive energy, and motivation to move things forward.
Adaptability: Flexes as needed when change occurs, maintains an open outlook while adjusting and accommodating changes.
Communication: Ensures effective information flow to various audiences and creates and delivers clear, appropriate written, spoken, presented messages.
Relationships: Builds relationships to foster trust, collaboration, and a positive climate to achieve common goals.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.
Given the nature of this position, SLAC will require onsite work full time.
Work Standards: Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for environment, safety and security; communicates related concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
Meets the applicable roles and responsibilities as described in the ESH Manual, Chapter 1—General Policy and Responsibilities: Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, - Classification: Science and Engineering Associate 2 Grade: J, Job Code: 4992 Duration: regular continuing The expected pay range for this position is $109,000 - $129,000 per annum.
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory/Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position.
The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.