Research Engineer - Raleigh/Durham

Serco

  • Durham, NC Raleigh, NC
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 21 hours ago
Position DescriptionLooking for an opportunity you can make a difference at every day? Serco is currently accepting resumes for a Research Engineer II to support Federal agencies in the Raleigh-Durham area. We are looking to hire dedicated and accomplished research scientists in the following disciplines:
  • Metrology
As a Research Engineer II, supporting the metrology laboratory you can expect to:Provide calibration services for the Research Triangle Park, NC Metrology Laboratory located under the Office of Research and Development’s Center for Environmental Measurement and Modeling (CEMM).Perform services includeTestingCalibrationRepairingModifyingCertifyingStoringSafeguardingTransporting Equipment.The full range of calibration capabilities of the RTP Metrology Laboratory include measurements of:17025:2017 accredited capabilities:
  • Temperature (-45°C to +1200°C)
  • Relative Humidity (10% - 80%)
  • Differential, Gauge, and Absolute Pressure (0-20” H2O, 0 to 200 PSIG, 0-30 psia)
  • Gas Flow Rate (10 SCCM to 2350 SLM, gas)
  • Mass (1 mg to 60 kg)
  • Electronics (resistance, voltage, current)
  • Volume (2 μL – 100 μL photometric; 20 μL – 10 mL gravimetric)
  • Ozone Concentration using Standard Reference Photometers (SRPs)
Other calibration capabilities:
  • Gas Flow Velocity (0.15 m/s to 7.5 m/s)
  • pH
  • Plate Readers (absorbance and fluorescence)
Types of devices which may be calibrated by the RTP Metrology Laboratory include:
  • Thermocouples
  • Resistance Temperature Detectors
  • Thermistors
  • Temperature Controllers
  • Mass Flow Controllers
  • Rotameters
  • Dry Gas Meters
  • Critical Orifices/Orifice Plates
  • Laminar Flow Elements
  • Balances and Mass Sets
  • Differential Pressure Transducers/Transmitters
  • Incline Manometers
  • Pressure Gauges
  • Anemometers
  • Moisture/Relative Humidity Transmitters
  • Pipettes
  • Ozone Analyzers
The Metrology laboratory activities shall be carried out in such a way as to meet the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025:2017, the laboratory Quality Manual, the laboratory’s customers, and external accreditation bodies. This shall include laboratory activities performed in permanent facilities, at sites away from permanent facilities, in associated temporary or mobile facilities or at a customer's facility. The Contractor shall obtain and comply with the most current version of ISO 17025.QualificationsTo be successful in this role, you must have:
  • A Bachelors’s degree in Physics, Chemistry, biology, natural resources, or a related scientific discipline and 3 years of experience.
  • Excellent verbal, oral, interpersonal, and written communication skills
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
  • Ability to be flexible, multi-task, prioritize, and manage multiple activities simultaneously in a fast-paced, changing environment
  • Strong team player with the ability to both collaborate and to take initiative and work well independently
  • Superior attention to detail and the ability to meet stringent deadlines
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
  • Ability to travel up to 10%
Company OverviewSerco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.To review Serco benefits please visit: . If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.Candidates may be asked to present proof of identify during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our .Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email .Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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