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XLA is looking for a Facility Planning Specialist to work onsite at a federal agency in Arlington, VA (metro accessible). Resposibilities include:
- Serving as the facility project manager for centrally managed activities, performing the full range of program/project management.
- Overseeing project budgets and reviewing funding proposals to meet the requirements for new facilities and/or renovation or expansion of existing facilities.
- Evaluating and resolving problems or issues with widespread impact on the organization's large procurements, some of which have new or unusual
- Serving as the facilities services to the Domestic Field offices on various repairs and upgrades to the existing office
- Travel on market surveys with federal employees to survey office sites for future office
- Travel to various field offices for inspection of new construction and renovations of ongoing projects.
- Preparing space utilization and layout design plans using the Computer Aided Design (CAD) to develop and prepare detailed drawings and specifications for telecommunications, furniture, electrical and other
- Reviewing facilities design criteria, guidelines, and procedures to assure optimal effectiveness in meeting specialized organization
- Preparing space layouts and basic building plans from landlords awarded leases and reviews closely for deviations from
- Discussing plans with lessors, contractors, and federal employees.
- Developing project milestones and reviews cost estimates and project Determining technical project requirements and design specifications and concepts.
- Applying the rules and regulations governing the acquisition, construction and/or alterations of leased or owned
- Analyzing proposals considering numerous factors related to ability to meet requirements, utility access, cost, employeeconveniences,
- Acquiring space based on the development of program requirements, preparing design, reviewing technical drawings, specifications and cost estimates, and working with occupancy agreements and tenant improvements.
- Conducting pre-construction meetings to assure complete understanding of space designs and technical
- Advising all parties of requirements and modifications (exterior and interior) in more detail, such as specifications for technical operations, security, acoustics, wall specifications and coverings, color coordination, etc.
- Overseeing construction and renovations, assuring all requirements and expectations are Discussing plans with lessors, general contractors, architects, and management.
- Considering the General Services Administration (GSA) offers of buildings and sitesproposed for buildings built to specifications.
- Preparing furniture packages and procure funding to outfit the space and manages the delivery and installation
- Developing life cycle office relocation/renovation schedules and attendant funding plans and proposals to assure facilities meet specialized requirements with maximum cost effectiveness.
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XLA is looking for a Travel Specialist to sit onsite at our customer's offices in Washington, D.C.
- Knowledge of Federal Travel Regulations and E2 systems.
- Prior experience with a web-based travel system.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, with advanced knowledge of Excel.
- Excellent communications and interfacing with various levels of management.
- Excellent attention detail, must be able to multi task and have a sense of urgency to complete travel task within the allotted time frame provided.
- Experience working with domestic travel authorizations and vouchers processing as well as foreign travel passports and visas.
- Strong written and oral communication skills, preferably in a helpdesk type environment.
- Must have a Bachelor's Degree plus two years of experience in a related field, or three years of experience in a related field.
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Become part of the XLA team supporting the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) located in College Park, MD. The successful candidate will have a unique blend of technical knowledge, exceptional communication and problem-solving skills, extensive knowledge using various testing tools, and solid hands-on experience conducting system and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) of medium to large Government COTS/GOTS systems in both a traditional and agile implementation.
Job Requirements:
- Experience supporting a broad range of technologies and application platforms such as Web-based applications and services, mobile technologies, client-server environments, distributed environments, and AWS Cloud services
- Develops and maintains test ware (e.g., deliverables, plans, environment, data sets, test cases, etc.) to ensure project test requirements are met
- Excellent background in foundational concepts of testing and testing practices throughout software development lifecycle (SDLC)
- Ability to perform testing on high to very high complexity projects and provide guidance, training, and mentoring
- Work with Test Manager and other Test Engineers to plan and execute testing tasks
- Review requirement specifications, identify gaps, determine testability and testing implications
- Develop and maintain test scenarios, scripts, and procedures in Atlassian JIRA, Tricentis qTest, or IBM Rational Team Concert (RTC) test tools
- Participate in peer review process of test and development artifacts
- Log test discrepancy reports in defect management system and follow through lifecycle of creation to resolution
- Work closely with business analysts, business subject matter experts, and development teams to clarify and resolve testing issues
- Replicate issues and provide defect triage support
- Participate in test status meetings
- Perform tasks under minimal supervision
- Other testing/validation support as determine
- Excellent collaboration skills to partner with Developers, Test Engineers, and Business Analysts to execute against established test plans and timelines
- Ability to work independently or collaboratively with others in team environment
- Possesses ability to use effective facilitation skills and techniques to elicit requirements from a diverse range of stakeholders and group size
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XLA is looking for an Fiscal Support Specialist to work onsite at a federal agency in Arlington, VA (metro accessible). The ideal candidate will be responsible for:
- Commitments/obligations/amendments for PCS moves within the UFMS
- Monthly reconciliation of undelivered orders
- Modification requests for processing of PCS vouchers
- Knowledge of financial systems
- Attention to detail
- Interpretation of PCS regulations
- Ability to work in a large team environment
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XLA is seeking an Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) / PIV Cyber Security Analyst responsible for supporting PIV authentication Systems Engineering and Design and developing Derived Personal Identity Verification (DPIV) Credentials Plan across agency. The Analyst will work under supervision of Senior Security Engineer and coordinate with other system and engineering support representatives to conduct methodical approach to gather, analyze, document and refine the requirements for PIV enablement of the various types of Information Systems and provide an implementation plan for DPIV credential issuance and use by agency staff to obtain access to agency Information Systems and services.
The successful candidate must have the ability to understand both End User and IT Subject Matter Expert needs, and be able to clearly translate these into well written supporting documentation. The successful candidate will work well independently, as well as within a team, and possess a well-developed combination of communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
- Assist with the designing, architecting and implementation plan of the Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Solution to satisfy customer requirements
- Support team members and Security Engineers with ICAM/PIV/HSPD-12 designs/implementations as part of enterprise solution sustainment, operations, and maintenance concerns
- Provide support for creating deliverables including Project documentation, Technical Implementation Plans, Project Management Plans, Lessons Learned, and Closeout artifacts for all assigned systems
- Must have hands-on experience creating project schedule utilizing MS Project
- Participate, advise, contribute, preparing and/or presenting briefings to government stakeholders
- Familiarity with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12).
- Knowledge with Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) 201-1.
- Understanding with Personal Identity Verification (PIV).
- Familiarity with Identity and Credential Management (ICAM).
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XLA is seeking a highly qualified individual to serve as a Senior Acquisition Specialist performing the full range of acquisition services in support of the Department of State (DOS) Bureau of Consular Affairs, Office of Consular Systems and Technology. These services include, among other things, developing acquisition packages, supporting source selections and providing post-award contract support. Must have an active SECRET Clearance.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Providing advanced acquisition guidance to federal agencies, and in particular, to DOS;
- Working with program offices to develop requirements for Statements of Work (SOWs);
- Facilitating meetings, including working with stakeholders to develop agendas;
- Conducting market research;
- Providing cost and price analysis;
- Developing acquisition documentation that includes requirements documents, acquisition strategies, independent government cost estimates, determination and findings, evaluation criteria, and milestone plans;
- Advising Technical Evaluation Teams;
- Assisting Contracting Officer’s Representatives (CORs) in ensuring their contracts comply with applicable laws and terms and conditions and that deliverables meet contractual requirements;
- Assisting CORs with submitting timely Contractor Performance Assessment Reports (CPARs);
- Assisting CORs with contract close-out;
- Interacting and communicating effectively and professionally with government officials;
- Reporting on project status in internal and client meetings;
- Reviewing contracts, and preparing award modifications; and
- Performing other job-related responsibilities as assigned.
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XLA is looking for an Administrative Fiscal Assistant to work onsite at a federal agency located in Arlington, VA (metro accessible). Responsibilities will include:
- Utilize the United Financial Management System (UFMS) automated financial database for the DOJ to track, monitor, record, analyze, and provide guidance and updates on financial and contractual issues to the Unit Chief.
- Assist Unit Chief in researching funding and obligation requirements for annual logistic requirements for fiscal contracts, blanket purchase agreements.
- Provide Administrative and clerical support to Unit Chief, Office Services Unit, DEA Mailroom, and DEA HQ supply room and warehouse
- Maintain Time and Attendance
- Formulate and determine course of action to inaccurate documents to ensure that future payments are reflected correctly, submit a DEA-19 form to make any changes to document.
- Other duties as assigned
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XLA is looking for a Junior Financial Auditor to sit onsite at our customer's offices in Washington, D.C. Duties and responsibilities include:
- Knowledge of Federal Financial Management systems.
- Basic understanding of financial management evaluations and reviews.
- Support the development of recommendations related to financial audit reviews and the associated corrective action plans.
- Field and assist Mid Professional Auditor with answering questions regarding finance, budget, and auditing matters.
- Assist/support strategic planning efforts for audit/financial plans.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Excellent communications and interfacing with various levels of management.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Detail-oriented, with strong attention to detail.
- Must be willing to travel to all Distric Offices as needed.
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XLA is seeking a highly qualified individual to serve as a Mid-Level Acquisition Specialist performing the full range of acquisition services in support of the Department of State (DOS) Bureau of Consular Affairs, Office of Consular Systems and Technology. These services include, among other things, developing acquisition packages, supporting source selections and providing post-award contract support.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Leading acquisition efforts independently or with a team;
- Working independently or lead a team in the development of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for a variety of products, services or solutions;
- Completing minor acquisition actions and provides support as a team member on larger, more complex acquisitions for DOS;
- Developing acquisition documentation, including requirements documents, acquisition strategies, independent government cost estimates, determination and findings, evaluation criteria, and milestone plans;
- Advising Technical Evaluation Teams;
- Assisting Contracting Officer’s Representatives (CORs) in ensuring their contracts comply with applicable laws and terms and conditions and that deliverables meet contractual requirements;
- Assisting CORs with submitting timely Contractor Performance Assessment Reports (CPARs);
- Assisting CORs with contract close-out;
- Publishing Requests for Proposals (RFPs);
- Analyzing proposals, applications, and/or quotes received;
- Conducting cost analysis of acquisitions;
- Reviewing contracts and preparing award modifications;
- Maintaining contract files;
- Interacting and communicating effectively and professionally with government officials;
- Performing other job-related responsibilities as assigned.
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XLA is looking for an Administrative Assistant to work on site at our customer's offices in Washington, D.C.
- Performing administrative activities for all ODCR divisions, including making copies, filing and records management, correspondence, drafting and completing ad hoc reports, tracking suspense logs, performing various financial activities, obtaining and storing all underlying documentation for financial transactions, and supporting ODCR employee travel.
- Serving as the primary email box manager for the three Divisions (Complaints and Resolution Division, Diversity Management Division, and the Civil Liberties Division). Follow the established Division protocols for responding to and managing inquiries through the mailboxes. Assist in developing and/or revising current standard operating procedures for the mailbox management.
- Providing customer service support for all ODCR divisions, including answering internal and external telephone calls, meeting and greeting office visitors, coordinating video telecommunication meetings and calls, and directing customers to the appropriate ODCR programs and ICE offices.
- Assist DMD by organizing network file folders and assisting with responding to initial reasonable accommodation requests.
- Assist DMD by preparing and submitting EPCTWs and by maintaining the EPCTW log.
- Collect necessary data to complete reports and presentations.
- Providing logistics and planning support for all ODCR divisions, including Special Emphasis Program observances, ODCR internal and external meeting and strategic planning sessions, ODCR site visits, and ODCR training initiatives.
- Supporting ODCR programs and initiatives, as needed, including reasonable accommodation, equal employment opportunity, alternative dispute resolution, compliance, organizational climate assessments, special emphasis, model workplace, anti-harassment, and civil liberties.
- Manage ODCR’s inSight (intranet) web content and page structure and the ODCR SharePoint site to facilitate outreach to the ICE and ODCR workforce.
- As needed, providing support to respond to DHS, ICE and external tasks, including researching and gathering relevant documentation, drafting responses, coordinating responses with DHS, ICE and external offices, managing the ICE tasks system to ensure tasks are appropriate delegated within ODCR and timely responded to, and tracking all ODCR tasks to ensure compliance and compile quarterly and annual data.
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XLA is looking for a Technical Writer on a temporary basis to assist FEMA in a disaster recovery area (Mid-West/Texas Region). Responsibilities include:
- The contractor shall provide technical recommendations, technical editing, graphic development, and formatting for PA documents.
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XLA is looking for a Computer Specialist on a temporary basis to assist FEMA in a disaster recovery area (Mid-West/Texas Region). Responsibilities include:
- Provide administrative, technical, and program management support for information technology services.
- Recommend solutions that meet current and future Public Assistance requirements in support of FEMA’s missions and functions.
- Assist in the creation and maintenance of database systems.
- Assist with file migration, Information Management, and document review.
- Develop data reports, reporting tools, and data analysis documents.
- Assist with SharePoint and other programmatic system development systems and/or tools.
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XLA is looking for a Financial Analyst for a period of one year to assist FEMA in a disaster recovery area (Mid-West/Texas Region). Responsibilities include:
- Reviewing applicant labor policies, pay rates, and fringe benefit information
Reviewing timesheets and employee work logs
- Provide financial analysis and consulting services in support of the Public Assistance Division’s Community Disaster Loan Program. Specific tasks include:
- Meet with local governmental officials with the purpose of evaluating the local governments’ eligibility for a Community Disaster Loan(s), assist the local governments with their Community Disaster Loan application(s), and make recommendation on Community Disaster Loan amounts
- Request yearly financial audit files and supporting documentation from each active loan applicant, provide governmental accounting expertise to perform financial evaluations and make recommendations on disbursement of funds based on eligibility regulations
Evaluating the local governments’ financial conditions, and make recommendations to FEMA regarding Community Disaster Loan cancellation amounts
- Support FEMA’s pre-cancellation activities, which include outreach and planning
- Work with FEMA and local governments on financial reconciliation
- Provide support on appeal activities to include research, analyses, cost estimation, review, writing decision paper and providing recommendations based upon historical data
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XLA is looking for a Project Manager for a six month to one year assignment working to assist FEMA in a disaster relief location (Mid-West/Texas region). The Project Manager will manage the PA grant delivery process (from Applicant assignment to Exit Briefing) for an average amount of eight (8) individual applicants simultaneously. The number of applicants will vary from approximately 1 to 15 depending on the number of projects and complexity of projects that an applicant claims. These individuals must ensure program delivery in a timely, professional, customer-centric manner that meets all assigned Applicant’s recovery priorities. Tasks include:
• Reviewing information gathered during the Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) for assigned
Applicants
• Conducting Exploratory Calls to gather information from Applicants using assigned templates
• Developing an understanding of each Applicants’ projects and recovery priorities
• Conducting and facilitating Recovery Scoping Meetings with Applicants using assigned documents
• Working with Applicants to logically group and prioritize projects based on the Applicant’s recovery priorities
• Establishing regular meetings with the Applicant to facilitate the program delivery and recovery process
• Tracking and following-up with the Applicant on FEMA’s Requests for Information and documentation submission
• Coordinating transmittal of documents and information between the Applicant and FEMA’s
Consolidated Resource Centers utilizing a web-based tool, phone, and email
• Scheduling site inspections with the Applicants and coordinating them with the Site Inspector Task
Force Leader
• Identifying need for and engaging technical specialists and environmental/historic preservation compliance specialists when appropriate throughout the program delivery process
• Reviewing and validating damage details, scopes of work, and costs with the Applicant
• Participating in regular FEMA meetings by providing updates on work status
• Evaluating claims and making recommendations to FEMA as to whether the claim is eligible
• Discussing and resolving eligibility issues
• By day 55 after the Recovery Scoping Meeting, verifying with the Applicants that all disaster- related damages have been identified and documented
• Assist with the development of the Determination Memo by completing appropriate sections and communicating final determinations to the Applicants
• Conducting Exit Briefing with the Applicant using assigned documents
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At XLA, we need a Senior Contract Analyst to support our client. The job site is in a niche area in Arlington, VA that is close to restaurants, shops, and public transportation.
Responsibilities are as follows:
- Manages the analysis of acquisition plans and procurement milestone schedules
- Initiates and/or supports meetings related to the development of a procurement package
- Manages the oversight and the compliance of procurement packages, including requirements documentation (e.g., Statements of Work (SOWs), Statements of Objectives (SOOs), Statement of Need (SON), Performance Work Statement (PWS), market research documentation, independent government cost estimates (IGCEs), draft evaluation factors, applicable pre-award determinations and findings, and applicable pre-award clearances and reviews (e.g., Small Business Set-Aside Review and Information Technology Checklist)
- Provides recommendations concerning the selection of contract type and method of acquisition
- Supervises oversight and compliance reviews of Justifications for Other-Than-Full- and-Open-Competition (JOFOCs)
- Provides expertise in the review of Determinations and Findings
- Supervises the drafting and issuing of applicable pre-award documentation analyses
- Presents or assists in presenting oversight and compliance for acquisition planning documentation for higher level reviews and approvals
- Reviews acquisition requirements documents
- Reviews and improves customer statements of work and other pre-award documentation.
- Manages and or participates in working groups.
- Manages training development and delivery
- Supervises the development of briefings and position papers, review drafts, and finalize documentation
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XLA is looking for a Physical Science Technician to support our customer in Lorton, VA. The Technician shall be capable of providing administrative support. Duties may include, but are not limited to:
- Maintains inventory of and cleans/distributes laboratory glassware to various groups within the laboratory.
- Identifies and selects the appropriate process from many alternatives to adjust or deviate from standard work methods based on situations and conditions in a laboratory or at a field site.
- Performs data reduction and analysis using mathematical computations, plot charts, and other technical methods.
- Follows well-established work methods but uses independent judgment to resolve problems.
- Prepares reagents and performs reliability testing; prepares internal standard, calibrant and quality control solutions; and operates laboratory instrumentation (balances, gas chromatographs, spectrophotometers, mass spectrometers and liquid chromatographs) for the collection of data in support of performance verification, method validation, and reference material verification.
- Performs procedures consisting of a large number of precise steps for gathering reliable data.
- Prepares laboratory samples for analysis by using methods such as grinding, filtration, centrifugation, thin-section cutting and polishing, blending, and splitting. Selects appropriate test procedures for a number of different sample types and matrices. Applies various metallurgical, instrumental, and wet chemistry analysis procedures.
- Uses equipment to take readings, and records and analyzes data, noting the presence of inconsistencies in the results. Sets up, adjusts, and maintains instrumentation to ensure proper functioning.
- Operates analytical instruments, such as balances, gas chromatographs, spectrophotometers, mass spectrometers, and liquid chromatographs, to carry out recurring quantitative or qualitative analyses.
- Maintains detailed laboratory records such as computer database observation records, graphical representations, and spreadsheets showing calculations from laboratory data.
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XLA is looking for a Physical Science Technician to support our customer in Vista, CA. The Technician shall be capable of providing administrative support. Duties may include, but are not limited to:
- Maintains inventory of and cleans/distributes laboratory glassware to various groups within the laboratory.
- Identifies and selects the appropriate process from many alternatives to adjust or deviate from standard work methods based on situations and conditions in a laboratory or at a field site.
- Performs data reduction and analysis using mathematical computations, plot charts, and other technical methods.
- Follows well-established work methods but uses independent judgment to resolve problems.
- Prepares reagents and performs reliability testing; prepares internal standard, calibrant and quality control solutions; and operates laboratory instrumentation (balances, gas chromatographs, spectrophotometers, mass spectrometers and liquid chromatographs) for the collection of data in support of performance verification, method validation, and reference material verification.
- Performs procedures consisting of a large number of precise steps for gathering reliable data.
- Prepares laboratory samples for analysis by using methods such as grinding, filtration, centrifugation, thin-section cutting and polishing, blending, and splitting. Selects appropriate test procedures for a number of different sample types and matrices. Applies various metallurgical, instrumental, and wet chemistry analysis procedures.
- Uses equipment to take readings, and records and analyzes data, noting the presence of inconsistencies in the results. Sets up, adjusts, and maintains instrumentation to ensure proper functioning.
- Operates analytical instruments, such as balances, gas chromatographs, spectrophotometers, mass spectrometers, and liquid chromatographs, to carry out recurring quantitative or qualitative analyses.
- Maintains detailed laboratory records such as computer database observation records, graphical representations, and spreadsheets showing calculations from laboratory data.
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XLA is looking for a Physical Science Technician to support our customer in Pleasanton, CA. The Technician shall be capable of providing administrative support. Duties may include, but are not limited to:
- Maintains inventory of and cleans/distributes laboratory glassware to various groups within the laboratory.
- Identifies and selects the appropriate process from many alternatives to adjust or deviate from standard work methods based on situations and conditions in a laboratory or at a field site.
- Performs data reduction and analysis using mathematical computations, plot charts, and other technical methods.
- Follows well-established work methods but uses independent judgment to resolve problems.
- Prepares reagents and performs reliability testing; prepares internal standard, calibrant and quality control solutions; and operates laboratory instrumentation (balances, gas chromatographs, spectrophotometers, mass spectrometers and liquid chromatographs) for the collection of data in support of performance verification, method validation, and reference material verification.
- Performs procedures consisting of a large number of precise steps for gathering reliable data.
- Prepares laboratory samples for analysis by using methods such as grinding, filtration, centrifugation, thin-section cutting and polishing, blending, and splitting. Selects appropriate test procedures for a number of different sample types and matrices. Applies various metallurgical, instrumental, and wet chemistry analysis procedures.
- Uses equipment to take readings, and records and analyzes data, noting the presence of inconsistencies in the results. Sets up, adjusts, and maintains instrumentation to ensure proper functioning.
- Operates analytical instruments, such as balances, gas chromatographs, spectrophotometers, mass spectrometers, and liquid chromatographs, to carry out recurring quantitative or qualitative analyses.
- Maintains detailed laboratory records such as computer database observation records, graphical representations, and spreadsheets showing calculations from laboratory data.
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XLA is looking for a Physical Science Technician to support our customer in Dallas, TX. The Technician shall be capable of providing administrative support. Duties may include, but are not limited to:
- Maintains inventory of and cleans/distributes laboratory glassware to various groups within the laboratory.
- Identifies and selects the appropriate process from many alternatives to adjust or deviate from standard work methods based on situations and conditions in a laboratory or at a field site.
- Performs data reduction and analysis using mathematical computations, plot charts, and other technical methods.
- Follows well-established work methods but uses independent judgment to resolve problems.
- Prepares reagents and performs reliability testing; prepares internal standard, calibrant and quality control solutions; and operates laboratory instrumentation (balances, gas chromatographs, spectrophotometers, mass spectrometers and liquid chromatographs) for the collection of data in support of performance verification, method validation, and reference material verification.
- Performs procedures consisting of a large number of precise steps for gathering reliable data.
- Prepares laboratory samples for analysis by using methods such as grinding, filtration, centrifugation, thin-section cutting and polishing, blending, and splitting. Selects appropriate test procedures for a number of different sample types and matrices. Applies various metallurgical, instrumental, and wet chemistry analysis procedures.
- Uses equipment to take readings, and records and analyzes data, noting the presence of inconsistencies in the results. Sets up, adjusts, and maintains instrumentation to ensure proper functioning.
- Operates analytical instruments, such as balances, gas chromatographs, spectrophotometers, mass spectrometers, and liquid chromatographs, to carry out recurring quantitative or qualitative analyses.
- Maintains detailed laboratory records such as computer database observation records, graphical representations, and spreadsheets showing calculations from laboratory data.
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XLA is looking for a Physical Science Technician to support our customer in Chicago, IL. The Technician shall be capable of providing administrative support. Duties may include, but are not limited to:
- Maintains inventory of and cleans/distributes laboratory glassware to various groups within the laboratory.
- Identifies and selects the appropriate process from many alternatives to adjust or deviate from standard work methods based on situations and conditions in a laboratory or at a field site.
- Performs data reduction and analysis using mathematical computations, plot charts, and other technical methods.
- Follows well-established work methods but uses independent judgment to resolve problems.
- Prepares reagents and performs reliability testing; prepares internal standard, calibrant and quality control solutions; and operates laboratory instrumentation (balances, gas chromatographs, spectrophotometers, mass spectrometers and liquid chromatographs) for the collection of data in support of performance verification, method validation, and reference material verification.
- Performs procedures consisting of a large number of precise steps for gathering reliable data.
- Prepares laboratory samples for analysis by using methods such as grinding, filtration, centrifugation, thin-section cutting and polishing, blending, and splitting. Selects appropriate test procedures for a number of different sample types and matrices. Applies various metallurgical, instrumental, and wet chemistry analysis procedures.
- Uses equipment to take readings, and records and analyzes data, noting the presence of inconsistencies in the results. Sets up, adjusts, and maintains instrumentation to ensure proper functioning.
- Operates analytical instruments, such as balances, gas chromatographs, spectrophotometers, mass spectrometers, and liquid chromatographs, to carry out recurring quantitative or qualitative analyses.
- Maintains detailed laboratory records such as computer database observation records, graphical representations, and spreadsheets showing calculations from laboratory data.
