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Optical Microscopy Technician-December 2024
Sunol
Dec 3, 2025
About Optical Microscopy Technician

  Secure our Nation, Ignite your Future

  ManTech is seeking a skilled and innovative Optical Microscopy Technician to work in its analytical laboratories located in Sunol, CA. The laboratories perform materials characterization and related analytical services on commercial and government contracts. The activities of the group include isotopic, chemical and elemental analysis of materials on a production basis.

  Responsibilities:

  Perform polarized light and stereo microscopy of material isolated from customer supplied samples.

  Use special micromanipulation techniques and tools to handle samples and load for other analytical instruments.

  Assist with routine instrument and general laboratory maintenance.

  Maintain a clean and safe working environment.

  Keep meticulous records of samples and analyses.

  Carry out the cataloging and storage of samples.

  Assist with quality assurance and performance improvement activities (ISO/IEC 17025:2017)

  Primary Qualifications:

  AS or BS degree in physical or chemical science or engineering

  Two (2) years of relevant laboratory experience with polarized light microscopy (PLM)

  Additional Qualifications:

  Sufficient physical dexterity to perform micromanipulation tasks required to handle small samples.

  Proficient with image acquisition and processing, and laboratory data management (word processing, spreadsheets, databases)

  Be familiar with contamination control procedures.

  Must be familiar with and adhere to safe laboratory procedures.

  Must have exceptional aptitude for details, including accurate record keeping.

  Able to work independently or in a team environment.

  Detail oriented, organized.

  Able to manage time effectively.

  Sedentary:

  The person in this position frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

  The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office.

  The person in this position will need to be able to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer.

  U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance.

  ManTech seeks to fill this position with an exceptionally talented and self-motivated individual. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Gryphon has competitive benefits, excellent development opportunities and a great working environment.

  ManTech is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

  ManTech is a tobacco free workplace.

  The projected compensation range for this position is $77,000-$120,000. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, ManTech invests in it’s employees beyond just compensation. ManTech’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.

  For all positions requiring access to technology/software source code that is subject to export control laws, employment with the company is contingent on either verifying U.S.-person status or obtaining any necessary license. The applicant will be required to answer certain questions for export control purposes, and that information will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law. ManTech may choose not to apply for a license for such individuals whose access to export-controlled technology or software source code may require authorization and may decline to proceed with an applicant on that basis alone.

  ManTech International Corporation, as well as its subsidiaries proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, status as a Disabled Veteran, Recently Separated Veteran, Active Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal, or any other characteristic protected by law.

  If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with ManTech through its online applicant system, please contact ManTech's Corporate EEO Department at (703) 218-6000. ManTech is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer - minorities, females, disabled and protected veterans are urged to apply. ManTech's utilization of any external recruitment or job placement agency is predicated upon its full compliance with our equal opportunity/affirmative action policies. ManTech does not accept resumes from unsolicited recruiting firms. We pay no fees for unsolicited services.

  If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access http://www.mantech.com/careers/Pages/careers.aspx as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation please click [email protected] and provide your name and contact information.

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