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Position Title:Ames National Laboratory Research Technologist II/III

Job Group:Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:Preferred degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, or related fields

Demonstrated hands-on experience in a research laboratory and/or industry (e.g., foundry, smelter, powder maker, magnet company, etc.)

Demonstrated experience in physical metallurgy including melt processing, thermos-mechanical processing, and/or power metallurgy

Experience in working with advanced alloys including rare earth magnet and refractory alloys

Demonstrated experience in conducting safe work by following standard operating procedures and all rules and regulations.

Experience with synthesis and processing of materials including use mid- to large-scale furnaces such as plasma melting, electron beam melting, induction melting, and sintering

Experience in gas atomization and safe handling of powders

Experience in thermo-mechanical processing of metals and alloys including rolling, forging, and extrusion

Experience with maintaining laboratory equipment and systems, in particular vacuum pumps and systems, and furnaces.

Experience in training and/or oversight of staff

Job Description:

Would you like to work for a National Laboratory that conducts world-renowned research? Would you enjoy working on a beautiful university campus? Can you imagine yourself in a mid-sized location that regularly ranks as one of the U.S. Best Places to Live (https://www.ameslab.gov/careers-and-internships/life-ames) ? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you should consider a career with Ames National Laboratory!

Ames Laboratory is a U.S. Department of Energy federally contracted National Laboratory located in Ames, Iowa, on the campus of Iowa State University. We are dedicated to translating foundational science through applied research to create technological innovations. We create materials, inspire minds to solve problems, and address some of the most challenging issues facing our world today. We promote and believe in a culture of civility and shared ownership in support of the Laboratory's collective success.

The Division of Materials Science and Engineering (DMSE) at Ames National Laboratory is searching for a qualified laboratory Research Technologist II or III.

This position provides daily oversight of synthesis and processing equipment in the Advanced Magnet Facility and Critical Materials Refinery at Ames Laboratory. This includes being an expert user of equipment, managing laboratory spaces, as well as helping with training of users of equipment. The candidate performs day-to-day tasks on maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting on the equipment to ensure continued functional availability and performance of the equipment and facilities; trains and supports equipment users and provides oversight for laboratory hygiene and safety policies.

Additionally this position provides complex professional level scientific support of equipment and facilities; collaborates with scientific staff to develop new methods or improve current methods for metal and alloy processing; oversees maintenance and/or upgrades; collaborates with research staff in developing appropriate processing methods/conditions; writing results on methods for research supported by facilities, resulting in scientific publications; evaluates current laboratory procedures/processes; and implements new practices to maximum efficiency of the laboratory and equipment.

In addition to the above, the Ames Laboratory Research Technologist would be responsible for building a broader network of industrial, national lab, and academic partners, and supporting the laboratory strategic goals.

This position involves multiple tasks with the ability to prioritize various temporally interrelated tasks and complete them as efficiently as possible is important to success of the laboratory. The candidate must possess the ability to communicate and work effectively with a diverse set of stakeholders including equipment, researchers at all levels of the organization. The ability to learn new skills and adapt to new materials and processes is important to success in this position.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Required education and experience:

+ Research Technologist II: Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of related experience

+ Research Technologist III: Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related experience

Appointment Type:Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work Period

Time Type:Full time

Pay Grade:PS810

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter

3) List of Professional ReferencesIf you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.Why Choose ISU?Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)• Life insurance and long-term disability• Flexible Spending Accounts• Various voluntary benefits and discounts• Employee Assistance Program• Wellbeing program• Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.

Original Posting Date: October 17, 2025

Posting Close Date:November 16, 2025

Job Requisition Number:R17978

By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State University (http://www.iastate.edu/) attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive land-grant mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State, we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities.

Iowa State University is a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community (https://www.iastate.edu/principles-community) . Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work.

All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check.

Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. 515-294-7612, email [email protected].

If you have questions about the application process please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free at 1-877-477-7485. Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email [email protected] or call (515) 294-4800 or Toll-Free: (877) 477-7485. TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2942.

General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources (https://www.hr.iastate.edu/careers/compensation) website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.