Job Title: Crystal Lab Technician 2nd Shift
Oak Ridge, TN, US, 37831
The Crystal Lab Technician provides technical support in the production of germanium radiation detectors by growing detector-grade, single-crystal, high-purity germanium (HPGe). This role is responsible for operating and maintaining crystal growth equipment, supporting quality and inventory activities, and ensuring the successful production of high-purity germanium crystals used in detector manufacturing. Please note that this is a 2nd shift position.
Key Responsibilities
Crystal Growth & Production Support
- Acid etch and load germanium charge and quartz crucibles into crystal growth furnaces.
- Operate crystal growth furnaces to produce high-purity germanium crystals suitable for detector manufacturing.
- Prepare zone-refined ingots for use in the crystal growth process.
- Document crystal growth activities and maintain accurate production records.
Equipment Maintenance
- Clean and maintain crystal growth equipment and associated etch sink and clean room areas.
- Maintain records and logbooks for crystals and crystal growth machines.
- Assist with general mechanical and electrical maintenance of equipment as required.
- Troubleshoot crystal growth equipment to support production operations.
Quality & Inventory Support
- Assist with quality control and yield assurance activities.
- Support inventory control processes related to crystal growth operations.
- Help ensure production standards and documentation requirements are maintained.
Requirements
Education & Qualifications
- Associate degree.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively in a clean room environment.
About the Business Unit
Advanced Measurement Technology (AMT), part of AMETEK’s Materials Analysis Division, is a global leader in high-precision measurement and detection solutions. Headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, AMT designs and manufactures advanced instrumentation for nuclear spectrometry, radiological measurement, electrochemical analysis, and electronic signal recovery. Our technologies enable customers in research, defense, homeland security, and industrial markets to solve their most complex challenges with accuracy and reliability.
AMT combines renowned brands such as ORTEC, Amptek, and Sunpower, delivering differentiated solutions for applications ranging from radiation detection and semiconductor analysis to cryogenic cooling systems. As a cleared defense contractor, AMT also supports U.S. government programs with custom products and services. With a strong culture of innovation and operational excellence, AMT continues to expand globally, leveraging decades of expertise to drive advancements in safety, security, and scientific discovery.
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