Brookhaven National Laboratory

Research Operations Engineer

Brookhaven National Laboratory$80K — $100K *
Upton, NY 11973In-Person
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or related field
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience handling hazardous chemicals and chemical processing
  • Ability to work with a diverse team of scientists and technicians
  • Willingness to work occasional nights and weekends

Responsibilities

  • Provide operations support and oversight for NSLS-II research laboratories
  • Act as a liaison among various teams for safe lab operations
  • Procure gases, chemicals, and equipment for research activities
  • Manage daily operations and maintenance of research equipment
  • Monitor gas inventory and ensure uninterrupted supply
  • Ensure safety compliance and appropriate procedures are followed
  • Review experimental setups for clarity and feasibility

Benefits

  • Comprehensive employee benefits program
  • Support for employee training and development
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace
Full Job Description

NSLS-II Department at Brookhaven National Laboratory seeks an individual to assist in the Research Operations support mainly as a Cognizant Space Manager (CSM) for NSLS-II research laboratories and Gas Handling Systems on NSLS-II experimental beamlines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Responsibilities will include providing operations support, oversight, testing, scheduling maintenance, assist with developing procedures and protocols for the safe operations of NSLS-II research laboratories and beamline gas handling systems. This position will also be responsible for the following:

  • Act as a liaison between the NSLS-II Research Operations Manager, Laboratory Space Manager, ESH, Beamline Staff, and users for the safe operations of the beamline gas handling systems and research laboratories.

  • Procure gases, chemicals, materials, and equipment for the gas handling systems and research laboratories

  • Maintain and manage research equipment and daily operations in the research laboratories

  • Ensure uninterrupted gas cylinder supply by monitoring inventory levels, safely transporting tanks, and connecting cylinders to operational systems.

  • Assure safe operations of the Gas Handling systems and safe lab practices are followed

  • Review and approve experimental setups for feasibility, clarity, comprehension and specificity

  • Assure proper approvals are in place for start of systems and experiments

  • Enforce compliance with BNL requirements for access and use of laboratories

  • Ensure all laboratory users are fully trained regarding safety compliance and equipment operation.

  • Assist with proper disposal of general, industrial, and hazardous wastes.

  • Must complete and maintain BNL training requirements.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Bachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or closely related field of study

  • Strong verbal communication and writing skills

  • Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of scientists, engineers, and technicians.

  • Ability to wear a respirator when working with special gases

  • Experience with hazardous properties and safe handling of chemicals and chemical processing

  • Ability to work occasional extended hours including nights and weekends

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Bachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or closely related field of study

  • A minimum of three (3) years of experience working with Hazardous Chemicals

  • 1-2 years of related work experience with flammable, toxic, and/or pyrophoric gases/liquids

  • Experience with the operation of hazardous gas handling systems

  • Experience with the operation of glove box workstations, fume hood and electrochemistry instrumentation

  • Knowledge of the Global Harmonization System of chemical hazard classification

  • Familiarity with ES&H and Emergency Management standards, experience with government procurement policies and procedures

  • Proficiency with appropriate software tools (Excel, Word, Outlook, SharePoint, PowerPoint)

  • Ability to read and understand engineering drawings such as Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams or Engineering Flow Diagrams, single line drawings, schematics and the ability to read and understand Standard Operating Procedures.

Environmental, Health & Safety Requirements:

  • Ability to wear a respirator

  • Lifting < 30 pounds

  • Prolonged walking and standing (facility inspections)

  • Good eyesight (near, far and normal color/depth perception)

  • Normal hearing

  • Normal hand/eye coordination

Brookhaven National Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable and competitive compensation. The full salary range for this position is $80,600.00 - $100,000.00 / year. Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate’s qualification, education and experience and considered with the internal peer group.


Brookhaven National Laboratory is committed to employee success and we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive. Review more information at


About Brookhaven National Laboratory

Brookhaven National Laboratory is a research and development laboratory that conducts research in various fields, including physics, chemistry, biology, medicine, and environmental science. The laboratory is operated by Brookhaven Science Associates, a partnership between Stony Brook University and Battelle Memorial Institute. Brookhaven National Laboratory is located in Upton, New York, and has over 3,000 employees. The laboratory was founded in 1947 and is funded by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science.
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