GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is seeking a Scientific Associate to join our team. This position is full-time and will serve the Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Oak Ridge, TN.

• Associate's degree in engineering or science and 2 years of relevant experience.
• Good interpersonal skills and a professional demeanor.
• Ability to perform tasks which are moderately physically demanding, such as frequently climbing stairs, walking throughout a large facility, and occasionally lifting items weighing up to 30 pounds.

• Assembles, installs, troubleshoots, tests, maintains, repairs, and operates specialized laboratory equipment, including cryogenic apparatus, vacuum systems, magnet systems, high temperature furnaces, vacuum systems, gas flow systems, various experimental platforms or cells, and other unique sample environments as required under supervision of more senior staff.
• Assists in the development of new designs, operating programs of equipment, test procedures, and work plans.
• Maintaining inventory of appropriate tools, bulk hardware and spare parts.
• Provides and assists in the documentation of Sample Environment Equipment including drawings, specifications, user manuals, operating procedures, wiring diagrams, process and instrumentation diagrams, schematics to ensure system integrity and configuration control.
• Ensure a safe, clean and efficient work environment that is in compliance with ESH&Q procedures and programs.
• Ensure lab space and work space meets and exceeds ORNL Safety Requirements (ES&H).
• Provides a wide range of support to Users to facilitate their work, as necessary, with supervision.
• Documentation of work performed.

• To be considered, you must be able to obtain and maintain a government issued clearance, if needed.
• Due to the nature of the work, a U.S. Citizenship is required.

• Ability to perform hands-on work to troubleshoot, diagnose, and debug technical equipment and systems.

The DOE's Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, conducts research and development to create scientific knowledge and solutions that strengthen the nation's leadership in key areas of science; increase the availability of clean, abundant energy; restore and protect the environment; and contribute to national security. ORNL also performs isotope production, information management, and technical program management (energy.gov).