Instrument Controller Specialist

IBM

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On-site
Location
Reston, VA
Posted
59 days ago

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TL;DR · Instrument Controller Specialist

As an Instrument Controller Specialist in a client-facing role within the Intramural Research program, you will serve as a subject matter expert for specialized scientific equipment across various operating systems including Windows, Linux, and Macintosh. Your responsibilities include learning and documenting complex devices, assisting scientists and vendors with deployment and configuration, conducting software validation, defining user roles, and performing daily system checks to ensure optimal performance. You must have experience supporting desktop versions of MS Windows, Mac OS, Linux, and Unix, as well as familiarity with laboratory sciences and ServiceNow. Additionally, you should possess knowledge in IT technical areas such as security, networking, hardware, storage, database management, and configuration management, along with relevant certifications like ITIL, CompTIA A+, and Network+.

What you'll do

  • Learn and document specialized scientific equipment for support purposes.
  • Assist in the deployment and configuration of scientific computation devices.
  • Support the setup and maintenance of scientific applications on various systems.
  • Conduct software validation and user role definitions for critical needs.
  • Monitor and perform daily checks on all scientific alarm application builds.
  • Administer system configurations to ensure continuous operational readiness.

What we're looking for

  • Experience supporting Windows, Mac OS, Linux, and Unix operating systems.
  • Installation and configuration of scientific computing devices and peripheral equipment.
  • Knowledge of laboratory sciences and familiarity with ServiceNow.
  • Ability to obtain OMB Public Trust clearance.
  • Understanding of IT technical areas including security, networking, hardware, storage, and databases.

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