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Mass Spectrometry Laboratory Research Technologist 1

Los Alamos National Laboratory

Los Alamos, NM

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Communication Skills, DOE Clearance, DOE-Q (Top Secret Restricted Data), Dental Insurance, Identify Issues, Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS), Instrumentation, Laboratory, Laboratory Operations, Mass Spectrometry, Materials Analysis, Operations Security (OPSEC), Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Assurance Methodology, Quality Control, Research Laboratory, Sample/Specimen Processing, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Team Player, Technical Research, Tuition Fees, United States Citizen, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Los Alamos, NM
POSTED
30+ days ago
What You Will Do

The Actinide Analytical Chemistry (C-AAC) Group within Chemistry Division is looking for a Research Technologist to join the Mass Spectrometry team. The position serves the Laboratory's core national security mission areas of weapons science and threat reduction.

The successful applicant will perform analytical chemistry separations and analysis for the characterization of actinide materials. The work involves hands-on processing and subsequent analysis of actinide materials using multi-collector instrumentation. The successful candidate should be familiar with chemical laboratory operations.

Research Technologist 1
  • Perform analytical chemistry techniques: i.e. reagent preparation, sample handling, actinide separations
  • Operate TIMS/ICPMS instruments
  • Ability to work in gloveboxes and hoods with radioactive materials in a nuclear facility
  • Follow approved written procedures and guidelines
  • Communicate effectively with a wide range of personnel from varying fields and with different levels of technical training
  • Work in a team environment
  • Work to QA/QC methods and protocols
  • Provide high quality analytical chemistry results

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:


  • Knowledge of and experience with TIMS and/or ICPMS measurement techniques or sample preparation
  • Experience working in a laboratory environment
  • Willingness and capability to perform hands-on operations with nuclear material
  • Demonstrated work experience in a team environment while exhibiting collaborative behavior
  • Ability to obtain a DOE Q clearance, which usually requires US citizenship

Education/Experience:

Position requires a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution and 2 years 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:

  • Demonstrated experience or specialized training for working with radioactive or nuclear materials in an open front hood or glovebox
  • Advanced knowledge and experience in radiological contamination monitoring and control
  • Demonstrated ability to follow formal standard operating procedures under conduct of operations
  • Experience in procurement, assembly, and troubleshooting instrumentation
  • Experience working with TIMS, MC-ICP-MS, or Gas Mass Spectrometer
  • Experience supporting or performing laboratory activities including research, development, sample preparation or sample analysis
  • Active Q clearance


Work Environment:

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.

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:

Along with your resume, please include a detailed cover letter explaining how you meet each of the minimum requirements and any of the desired qualifications. Please also provide your current contact information.

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 grown 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.

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 applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505)-664-6947.

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