PART TIME: 20 hour week

Pay Rate: DOE

Featured Benefits:

• Medical Insurance in compliance with the ACA
• 401(k)
• Sick leave in compliance with applicable state, federal, and local laws

Job Description:

In support of the LDRD project “New Plastic Scintillator”, PPD needs a person to assist in sample preparation, sample test and analysis, extrusion runs and injection molding of parts. Under the direction of the PPD staff, the work is expected to consist of the following:

• Prepare scintillator samples for light yield measurement.
• Measure samples using existing system and record data in excel.
• Prepare coating samples for reflectivity measurements.
• Support operation of the extrusion line.
• Assist in both the running of the extrusion line and QC of the resultant parts.
• Support operation of the injection molding of parts.
• Assist in both the running of the injection molder and QC of the resultant parts.

Qualifications:

• We are interested in technicians who have at least 3-years’ experience in the polymer industry.
• A candidate with work experience in one or more of these areas is desired