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Around the Clock Home Care is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join our leadership team as a Quality Management Supervisor . This role oversees quality management activities, clinical ...

Veterinary Assistant

Lincoln, NE · On-site

$13.75 - $17.25/hr

Clock Tower Animal Clinic is a privately owned small business that is constantly growing and looking to add top notch people to our highly valued team. If you are a rockstar that is looking for an ...

Therapy - OT

Bakersfield, CA · On-site

$2.9K/wk

Details Client Name Around The Clock Home Care Job Type Travel Offering Allied Profession Therapy Specialty OT Job ID 36758199 Weekly Pay $2902.0 Shift Details Shift 8 Hour Days Scheduled Hours 40 ...

Therapy - PT

Bakersfield, CA · On-site

$2.9K/wk

Details Client Name Around The Clock Home Care Job Type Travel Offering Allied Profession Therapy Specialty PT Job ID 36758200 Weekly Pay $2902.0 Shift Details Shift 8 Hour Days Scheduled Hours 40 ...

Clock Tower Realty is a full‑service real‑estate brokerage based in Winter Garden, Florida. They help clients across the buying and selling process of residential property, offering localized ...

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How much do clock jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for clock in the United States is $25.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.12 and $27.40 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a clock do?

A clock is a device used to measure, keep, and display time. Clocks can be analog or digital, and they function by counting and displaying the passage of seconds, minutes, and hours. They are essential for organizing daily activities, scheduling, and ensuring punctuality. Clocks come in many forms, including wall clocks, wristwatches, and digital displays, and are found in nearly every home, office, and public place.

What are some of the most common challenges faced by Clock Technicians, and how can they be addressed in the workplace?

Clock Technicians often encounter challenges such as diagnosing complex mechanical or electronic issues in timekeeping devices, sourcing rare or discontinued parts, and maintaining precision in repairs or restorations. Staying updated on both traditional mechanisms and modern smart clock technologies is essential. Collaboration with suppliers, continued professional development, and strong attention to detail can help address these challenges and ensure high-quality workmanship.

What is the difference between Clock vs Watch Technician?

AspectClockWatch Technician
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma, basic mechanical skillsHigh school diploma, specialized watchmaking certification
Work EnvironmentClock repair shops, manufacturing facilitiesJewelry stores, repair workshops, manufacturing
Industry UsageClocks in homes, public spaces, industriesWatches, jewelry, personal accessories
Common Search/ComparisonYesYes

While both clocks and watches involve timekeeping devices, a Clock typically refers to larger, stationary timepieces used in homes or public spaces, whereas a Watch Technician specializes in repairing and maintaining smaller, portable watches. The skills and certifications overlap, but watch technicians often require specialized training in watchmaking. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or service provider.

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Infographic showing various Clock job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 81% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $52,000 per year, or $25 per hour.
NIST PREP Research Associate in Optical Timescale for High-Precision Atomic Clock Comparisons

NIST PREP Research Associate in Optical Timescale for High-Precision Atomic Clock Comparisons

Southeastern Universities Research Association

Boulder, CO • On-site

$50K - $75K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 6 days ago


Job description

This position is part of the National Institute of Standards (NIST) Professional Research Experience (PREP) program. NIST recognizes that its research staff may wish to collaborate with researchers at academic institutions on specific projects of mutual interest, thus requires that such institutions must be the recipient of a PREP award. The PREP program requires staff from a wide range of backgrounds to work on scientific research in many areas. Employees in this position will perform technical work that underpins the scientific research of the collaboration.
Research Title: Optical timescale for high-precision atomic clock comparisons
The work will entail: This position focuses on the development of optical hardware for atomic clocks networks and for atomic clock comparisons.
Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
  • Develop and maintain free-space and fiber-based optical systems for clock networking experiments
  • Implement and operate optical frequency dissemination and phase-stabilized fiber links
  • Operate ultrafast modelocked lasers (optical frequency combs) for frequency and phase-based clock measurement
  • Perform data analysis on collected clock data.
  • Use stability and phase noise characterization techniques to assess fiber link and frequency comb performance.

Qualifications
  • U.S. Citizen Preferred
  • Bachelors+ in physics, electrical engineering, or a closely related field
  • Strong background in one or more of:
    • Laser science
    • RF control systems
    • Computer based automation
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Preferred experience or familiarity with:
    • Ultrafast modelocked lasers
    • Experience with fiber-based systems and free-space or guided-wave optics
    • Oscillator noise characterization

Privacy Act StatementAuthority: 15 U.S.C. § 278g-1(e)(1) and (e)(3) and 15 U.S.C. § 272(b) and (c)
Purpose: The National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) hosts the Professional Research Experience Program (PREP) which is designed to provide valuable laboratory experience and financial assistance to undergraduates, post-bachelor's degree holders, graduate students, master's degree holders, postdocs, and faculty.
PREP is a 5-year cooperative agreement between NIST laboratories and participating PREP Universities to establish a collaborative research relationship between NIST and U.S. institutions of higher education in the following disciplines including (but may not be limited to) biochemistry, biological sciences, chemistry, computer science, engineering, electronics, materials science, mathematics, nanoscale science, neutron science, physical science, physics, and statistics. This collection of information is needed to facilitate administrative functions of the PREP Program.
Routine Uses: NIST will use the information collected to perform the requisite reviews of the applications to determine eligibility, and to meet programmatic requirements. Disclosure of this information is also subject to all the published routine uses as identified in the Privacy Act System of Records Notices: NIST-1: NIST Associates.
Disclosure: Furnishing this information is voluntary. When you submit the form, you are indicating your voluntary consent for NIST to use of the information you submit for the purpose stated.
SURA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion, or sexual orientation. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.
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