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Technician I - Accelerator Operator

Argonne National Laboratory
Lemont, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 12/31/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/29/2026
The Accelerator Systems Division (ASD) provides best-in-class operation, maintenance and upgrade of the Advanced Photon Source accelerators and support users in doing outstanding science in a safe environment.

The division is seeking an Accelerator Operator to play a crucial role in the operation and maintenance of our state-of-the-art accelerator systems.

Primary responsibilities will include:

  • Assisting in the operation of accelerator systems to ensure optimal performance.
  • Diagnosing and resolving operational issues affecting accelerator performance.
  • Utilizing computer workstations to manage and monitor operations.
  • Maintaining detailed on-shift logs to document equipment performance and any unusual behavior.
  • Maintaining a comprehensive understanding of operating conditions, procedures, protocols, and policies to ensure compliance and safety.
  • Coordinating with technical groups for hands-on repairs and overseeing the initiation of such work.

This job description documents the general nature of work but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties and responsibilities required of the job. Consequently, the incumbent may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

  • MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE OR EQUIVALENT COMBINATION: High School Diploma or equivalent with 0 years relevant experience.
  • This job requires constant and permanent rotating shift work.
  • Communication and collaboration skills to effectively work with technical teams to facilitate repairs and maintenance.
  • A strong interest in and willingness to learn the procedures and operations associated with particle accelerators and electron storage rings.
  • Ability to complete a self-paced training program, demonstrating initiative and self-discipline.
  • Knowledge of physics and electrical theory.
  • Problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to model Argonne’s core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

  • Previous experience in a technical or scientific environment.
  • Familiarity with accelerator systems and related technologies.

Job Family

Union

Job Profile

Technician I - Accelerator Operator

Worker Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

The expected hiring range for this position is $31.27-$33.27.

Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package.

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As an equal employment opportunity employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a safe and welcoming workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. Argonne encourages everyone to apply for employment. Argonne is committed to nondiscrimination and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.

Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department.

All Argonne offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes an assessment of criminal conviction history conducted on an individualized and case-by-case basis. Please be advised that Argonne positions require upon hire (or may require in the future) for the individual be to obtain a government access authorization that involves additional background check requirements. Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment.

Salary : $31 - $33

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