What You Will Do
This position is open for external candidates only to apply.
This position will be filled at either the Research Technician 2 or 3 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.
Los Alamos National Laboratory is looking for highly motivated customer service focused technicians to join the Non-Destructive Assay and Vault Operations team. Our group performs various types of non-destructive assay (NDA) testing in both laboratory and in-situ settings. NDA-VO is also responsible for safe and compliant long-term storage of nuclear material.
As a Research Technician, you will be responsible for handling nuclear material in support of various missions. While some work does require glovebox qualifications, most of our scope does not occur inside gloveboxes. This position requires knowledge and experience using Conduct of Operations, radiological safety, nuclear criticality safety, material control and accountability and environmental compliance requirements. In a typical workday, you will meet with your team in the morning to identify work tasks, hazards and controls and lessons learned from past experiences. That is followed by donning PPE, including anti-contamination coveralls, booties and safety glasses to process into the plutonium facility where you will support other technicians in performing nuclear material handling and measurement activities.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Research Tec 2 ($54,900- $84,300)
- Ability to perform hands-on work with appropriate PPE, including occasional respirator work
- Ability to complete and maintain training, including ability to pass computer and oral examinations.
- Understand and adhere to all Laboratory and industry regulatory guidance.
- Experience working with applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint.
- Knowledge and/or experience working in hazardous environments.
- Ability to work effectively, conscientiously, and professionally in a high-performance team environment that exhibits collaborative behavior.
- Ability to follow safeguards & security procedures in accordance with the Laboratory's Integrated Safety and Security Management (ISSM) practices utilizing guidelines, training, and procedures.
Research Tec 3 ($66,100 - $103,600)
In addition to meeting requirements at the Research Tec 2 level:
- Attention to detail in recording measurement results in logbooks and databases.
- Solid understanding of technical concepts, including radiological materials handling, electronic imaging, and materials characterization and testing.
- Ability to work effectively and professionally in a high-performance team environment while completing requests from multiple organizations.
- Possess high attention to detail including strong organizational skills, analytical thinking, observation skills and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to perform non-destructive measurements on nuclear material and analyze data.
- Ability to learn and understand various criticality safety postings and handle nuclear material in accordance with postings.
Education/Experience at Research Tec 2: Position requires a High School diploma and a minimum of three years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Education/Experience at Research Tec 3: Position requires an Associate's Degree and a minimum of 3 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Requirements:
- Knowledge and/or experience working in hazardous environments such as those involving radiological or fissile materials.
- Ability to learn and understand various criticality safety postings and handle nuclear material in accordance with postings.
- Experience working with classified information or material.
Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodations):
- Ability to lift and carry up to 25lbs.
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment such as respirator protection, safety glasses, anti-contamination clothing.
- Ability to use stairways, fixed ladders, and ladders up to six feet.
- Free from chronic wounds or chronic rashes which disrupt the integrity of the skin that would prevent safe entry into radiological areas.
Location: This position will be located in Los Alamos, NM.
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 2 years.
Note to Applicants: For full consideration, please submit a comprehensive resume reflective of your relevant experience to the job requirements and desired skills stated above.
- NDA-VO has two established shifts; a day shift and a night shift with potential for 7/10 schedule.
- Occasional travel may be required.
This position requires enrollment in the Human Reliability Program which is a security and safety reliability program to ensure that individuals who have access to certain materials, nuclear explosive devices, facilities and programs meet the highest standards of reliability and physical and mental suitability. It includes a thorough screening process covering credit checks, background screening, initial and random drug/alcohol screens, medical, and psychological evaluations
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 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 maternity and parental leave
- Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
- Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
- Flexible schedules and time off (PTO)
- 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.
426.2: This position is subject to DOE Order 426.2, 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.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, 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 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 1-505-665-4444 option 1.
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