Gas Metrologist Scientist

Quick Facts

• Hiring Agency: National Institute of Standards and Technology
• Department: Department of Commerce
• Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland
• Salary: $85447 – $133142/yr
• Hiring Path: Fed Transition
• Number of Openings: 1
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Security Clearance: Not Required
• Date Posted: 2026-09-14
• Application Deadline: 2026-09-21

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Job Summary

NIST is seeking a Gas Metrologist Scientist to develop critical gas ref materials for trace impurity gas analysis for semiconductor applications. This role enhances US leadership in metrology for materials purity with sensitivity for impurities at unprecedented levels. Responsibilities include analyzing high-precision data and developing gas ref materials.

This notice is issued under direct-hire authority to recruit new talent to occupations for which NIST has a severe shortage of candidates.

Key Responsibilities

In this position, you will: Install and characterize analytical instrumentation used to measure gas standards. Construct a custom gas manifold blending system. Gravimetrically prepare primary gas standards following internal procedures. Perform measurements of gas standards using analytical instrumentation, summarize measurement data, and contribute to reports of analyses.

Engage with industry partners and project team on research activities, author and/or contribute to training modules and documentary standards, present at relevant meetings and conferences.

Requirements & Education

This position has an education requirement. Transcripts must be submitted to validate that the education requirement has been met. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. However, an official copy will be required before a final offer of employment. Use of foreign education for qualifications. An accredited organization must evaluate education completed outside of the U.S.

to ensure that it is comparable to education received in accredited institutions in the U.S. Click here to view a listing of accredited organizations from the Department of Education's website. A copy of the foreign education evaluation (containing the results with course-by-course listing) is required with your application.

Contact

erin.fannin@nist.gov

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with National Institute of Standards and Technology, Department of Commerce.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $85447 – $133142/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-21.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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