What You Will Do
The C-AAC (Actinide Analytical Chemistry) Group within Chemistry Division has multiple positions available for a Research Technician 3. These positions serve the Laboratory's core national security mission areas of weapons science and threat reduction.
The successful candidates will work on one of several teams that perform nuclear material handling, disposition, movement, and chemical analysis. Routine work will involve the preparation and chemical analysis of plutonium samples using numerous analytical techniques. The selected candidate will support the chemical analysis of plutonium metal and other actinide containing materials, as well as assist with data logging and reporting, instrument upkeep, glove changes, bag outs, and other tasks as needed to maintain analytical chemistry functionality in nuclear facilities.
Work will require specialized training and qualification to handle Special Nuclear Material (plutonium and uranium) in secured buildings. Work takes place in gloveboxes and hoods and will require special PPE and respirators for certain activities
This position serves the Laboratory's core national security mission areas of weapons science and threat reduction.
Research Technician 3
- Prepare reagents and perform general lab tasks, including extensive sample preparation
- Dissolution of actinide materials
- Operate instruments for actinide analyses
- Read, interpret and execute detailed operating procedures and process documentation
- Complete and maintain extensive radiological laboratory training requirements
- Work in a team environment
- Work with radioactive materials in gloveboxes in a nuclear facility
- Maintain high standards of conduct of operations and operational discipline
- Maintain accurate laboratory records, data sheets, and documentation in accordance with quality
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
- Experience working in a chemistry laboratory setting with corrosive and hazardous chemicals.
- Experience working in a laboratory environment
- Knowledge of implementation of required safety, security, and quality assurance practices for the work assignment, including calibration concepts and protocols.
- Ability to work successfully in a team environment and exhibit collaborative behavior.
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment, including a full-face respirator.
- Ability to obtain a Q clearance, which usually requires US citizenship.
- Ability and willingness to perform work in a rigorously controlled work environment utilizing the principles of formality of operations and work authorization.
- Ability to follow procedures and guidelines in accordance with stringent quality assurance and quality control requirements.
- Demonstrated experience with data collection, record keeping and report generation
Education/Experience: Position requires an Associate's degree and three years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
DOE Order 426.2a: Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience working in a nuclear facility.
- Experience working in a highly regulated work environment.
- Experience using various personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirator work.
- Knowledge of DOE Conduct of Operations and safety/security requirements for nuclear/radiological facilities
- Active Q clearance
- DOE Human Reliability Program approval
- Certified as a Fissionable Material Handler
- Familiarity with the LANMAS database
Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation):
Ability to hear in a normal range (500 to 3000 hz); Standing; Bending; Climbing stairs; Use of both hands, arms, legs feet; Lifting 20-30 pounds.
Work Environment:
Work near sources of ionizing radiation, safety glasses or eye protection, face shield or facial protection, mask or respirator, gloves or hand protection, safety shoes or protective footgear.
Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.
Work Schedule: This position may require extended hours which could involve working a shift schedule. Employees may be eligible for shift differential pay when assigned by their manager. Shift assignments are at the discretion of the manager.
Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.
Note to Applicants:
For full consideration, please submit a comprehensive resume and cover letter indicating your relevant experience to the job requirements and desired qualifications.
While the posted salary range for this position is broad, it is highly unusual for selected applicants to be hired at the top end of the range and more common for selected candidates to grow into the full salary band over time.
Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Where You Will Work
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
§ PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
§ Dental and vision insurance
§ Free basic life and disability insurance
§ Paid childbirth and parental leave
§ Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
§ Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
§ Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
§ Onsite gyms and wellness programs
§ Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
Additional Details
Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance, and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.
- Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.
HRP: This position is subject to the requirements of the DOE Human Reliability Program as specified in 10 Code of Federal Regulation, Part 712, §712.11. These requirements include on going drug and alcohol testing, as well as periodic medical and psychological evaluations.
426.2A: This position is subject to DOE Order 426.2A, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities, which establishes entry-level requirements to ensure candidates selected for specific positions can successfully perform the requirements of the job.
New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to
[email protected] or call (505)-664-6947.
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