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Gas Metrologist Technician
Quick Facts
- Hiring Agency: National Institute of Standards and Technology
- Department: Department of Commerce
- Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland
- Salary: $70623 – $101097/yr
- Hiring Path: Fed Transition
- Number of Openings: 2
- Telework Eligible: Yes
- Security Clearance: Not Required
- Date Posted: 2026-09-02
- Application Deadline: 2026-09-09
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Job Summary
NIST is seeking a Physical Science Technician to support the production of Reference Materials. This role is analytical focused on supporting the NIST Standards program through high-level measurement science. The core responsibility is to use advanced laboratory instruments, like chemiluminescence, to analyze samples and certify official Standard Reference Materials (SRMs) for gas metrology applications.
Key Responsibilities
In this position, you will: Perform measurements of gas standards contained in compressed gas cylinders using analytical instrumentation and following internal procedures. Summarize measurement data using existing statistical methods and author and/or contribute to reports of analysis. Assist and/or prepare primary gas standards following internal procedures.
Requirements & Education
This position allows applicants to qualify with education. 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 $70623 – $101097/yr.
Is this position remote or telework eligible?
This position is eligible for telework.
What is the application deadline?
Applications close on 2026-09-09.
How many openings are available?
There are 2 openings for this position.
Who is eligible to apply?
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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