Equipment Calibration Technician, U.S. Navy Lab

Summary

Calibration TechnicianWe need an experienced Calibration Technician at the Naval Dosimetry Center (NDC) in Bethesda, Maryland. NDC serves as the Navy's ionizing radiation dosimetry center of excellence, providing naval commands worldwide with radiation dosimetry processing, consultation services, and comprehensive exposure recordkeeping in support of force health protection and regulatory compliance. In this role, you will support end-to-end dosimetry operations including dosimeter intake and receipt control, laboratory processing, instrument calibration, quality control, exposure result processing, equipment sustainment, and preparation and distribution of dosimetry materials to customer commands. This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.ResponsibilitiesSupport end-to-end intake and receipt control of dosimeters and associated client submissions to enable traceable processingSupport laboratory processing operations by ensuring reader and instrument calibration status and processing readiness are established prior to production runsSupport quality control activities to ensure dosimetry results and associated reports are internally consistent and meet governing technical and quality requirementsSupport documentation and retention of processing assumptions, investigation outcomes, and adjustments so that final reported values are traceable and defensibleSupport processing steps that convert instrument output into reportable exposure results by ensuring required inputs are complete and discrepancies are identifiedSupport the availability and reliability of dosimetry processing equipment by performing routine sustainment actions and supporting restoration of service when equipment performance issues occurEnsure equipment status, maintenance actions, and associated impacts to production are documented to support management review and quality compliancePrepare and contribute to the development of clear, concise, and accurate technical reports for organizational useSupport communication with customers when submission issues, report discrepancies, or potentially significant exposure conditions require clarification or follow-upRequired Education / CertificationsAssociate's degree in physical sciences or a closely related discipline (e.g., physics, chemistry, health physics, or radiological science) - requiredRequired Experience / SkillsAt least one (1) year of experience in a laboratory, technical, or scientific production environmentProficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel and database/spreadsheet toolsStrong written communication skills with experience producing logs, reports, and customer correspondenceAbility to follow established procedural and quality management requirements in an accredited laboratory settingAbility to meet radiation safety, access, and training requirements for a laboratory work environmentPreferred Experience / SkillsWorking knowledge of ionizing radiation dosimetry operations, recordkeeping, and technical documentationExperience in an accredited laboratory environment (e.g., ISO/IEC 17025 or similar)Hands-on experience with TLD dosimetry processingExperience with statistical or process control reportingExperience with shipment tracking and regulated materials handlingExperience maintaining auditable records and supporting audit or corrective action workflowsLocationBethesda, MD 20889ClearanceU.S. Citizenship requiredActive secret clearance requiredClientNavy and Marine Corps Force Health Protection Command (NMCFHPC), Naval Dosimetry Center (NDC)TravelNo travel requiredWork Hours40 hours per week8 hours per working dayEmployment ClassificationEmployment Classification Eligibility — W2CompensationBase Hourly Wage: $36.42 per hourHealth & Welfare (Benefits rate): $5.09 per hourTotal Hourly Compensation: $41.51 per hourBenefits: Health & Welfare benefits contribution as required under the Service Contract Act (SCA); Benefits package includes options for health, dental and vision insurance coverageWest 4th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.Other Considerations: applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individual's primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

Calibration TechnicianWe need an experienced Calibration Technician at the Naval Dosimetry Center (NDC) in Bethesda, Maryland. NDC serves as the Navy's ionizing radiation dosimetry center of excellence, providing naval commands worldwide with radiation dosimetry processing, consultation services, and comprehensive exposure recordkeeping in support of force health protection and regulatory compliance. In this role, you will support end-to-end dosimetry operations including dosimeter intake and receipt control, laboratory processing, instrument calibration, quality control, exposure result processing, equipment sustainment, and preparation and distribution of dosimetry materials to customer commands. This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.ResponsibilitiesSupport end-to-end intake and receipt control of dosimeters and associated client submissions to enable traceable processingSupport laboratory processing operations by ensuring reader and instrument calibration status and processing readiness are established prior to production runsSupport quality control activities to ensure dosimetry results and associated reports are internally consistent and meet governing technical and quality requirementsSupport documentation and retention of processing assumptions, investigation outcomes, and adjustments so that final reported values are traceable and defensibleSupport processing steps that convert instrument output into reportable exposure results by ensuring required inputs are complete and discrepancies are identifiedSupport the availability and reliability of dosimetry processing equipment by performing routine sustainment actions and supporting restoration of service when equipment performance issues occurEnsure equipment status, maintenance actions, and associated impacts to production are documented to support management review and quality compliancePrepare and contribute to the development of clear, concise, and accurate technical reports for organizational useSupport communication with customers when submission issues, report discrepancies, or potentially significant exposure conditions require clarification or follow-upRequired Education / CertificationsAssociate's degree in physical sciences or a closely related discipline (e.g., physics, chemistry, health physics, or radiological science) - requiredRequired Experience / SkillsAt least one (1) year of experience in a laboratory, technical, or scientific production environmentProficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel and database/spreadsheet toolsStrong written communication skills with experience producing logs, reports, and customer correspondenceAbility to follow established procedural and quality management requirements in an accredited laboratory settingAbility to meet radiation safety, access, and training requirements for a laboratory work environmentPreferred Experience / SkillsWorking knowledge of ionizing radiation dosimetry operations, recordkeeping, and technical documentationExperience in an accredited laboratory environment (e.g., ISO/IEC 17025 or similar)Hands-on experience with TLD dosimetry processingExperience with statistical or process control reportingExperience with shipment tracking and regulated materials handlingExperience maintaining auditable records and supporting audit or corrective action workflowsLocationBethesda, MD 20889ClearanceU.S. Citizenship requiredActive secret clearance requiredClientNavy and Marine Corps Force Health Protection Command (NMCFHPC), Naval Dosimetry Center (NDC)TravelNo travel requiredWork Hours40 hours per week8 hours per working dayEmployment ClassificationEmployment Classification Eligibility — W2CompensationBase Hourly Wage: $36.42 per hourHealth & Welfare (Benefits rate): $5.09 per hourTotal Hourly Compensation: $41.51 per hourBenefits: Health & Welfare benefits contribution as required under the Service Contract Act (SCA); Benefits package includes options for health, dental and vision insurance coverageWest 4th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.Other Considerations: applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individual's primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.#J-18808-Ljbffr