Analytical Chemistry Technician 3/4

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 66,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO or High Deductible medical

Dental and vision insurance

Paid childbirth and parental leave

Award-winning 401(k)

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory in Los Alamos, NM, is seeking Chemical Laboratory Technicians for the Actinide Analytical Chemistry Group. Openings at Research Technician 3 or 4 levels with duties in a production-oriented, safety-focused environment supporting national security mission areas.

Positions require following procedures, handling hazardous materials, and maintaining detailed records. The roles involve working with nuclear material and potential for shift schedules; Q clearance

Qualifications

• Willingness and ability to work in chemistry lab with corrosive and hazardous chemicals.
• Willingness and ability to work with nuclear material.
• Experience following procedures and reading documented procedures.
• Ability to complete supervisor directed assignments with limited supervision.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical work in facilities as directed by supervisor.
• Work with nuclear material in gloveboxes and hoods.
• Follow procedures and suggest improvements where applicable.
• Perform duties with limited direct supervision.

Skills

Chemistry lab work

Record keeping

Communication skills

Team environment

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate's degree + 3 years experience

Associate's degree + 5 years experience

Tools

LIMS/LANMAS

Analytical instrumentation

Job description

What You Will Do

The Chemistry Division's Actinide Analytical Chemistry Group, (C-AAC), is seeking chemical laboratory technicians. Our capabilities serve the Laboratory's core national security mission areas of weapons science and threat reduction. We are seeking applicants who are committed to LANL's safety and security standards, can perform high-quality work, provide excellent customer service and possess good documentation and communication skills.

The successful applicants will routinely work with technicians, technologists and scientists in a production-oriented environment focused on characterization of actinide residues. The successful applicant is expected to contribute to process improvements to help maximize the efficiency of chemistry resources in support of the production mission.

This position will be filled at either the Research Technician 3 or 4 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.

Research Technician 3

$66,100-$103,600

• Conduct technical work in the associated facilities, as directed by or discussed with supervisor.
• Work with nuclear material in gloveboxes and hoods
• Be detail oriented in record keeping.
• Follow written procedures and suggest process improvements where applicable.
• Perform duties with limited direct supervision.
• The technician will perform work and follow procedures in accordance with all applicable safety and security practices in a nuclear facility.
• Work is directly related to national security objectives and requires the individual to protect and maintain sensitive or classified information.

Research Technician 4

$72,800-$115,400

• Perform routine tasks with limited supervision and demonstrable ability to perform non-routine tasks under supervision.
• Work with line, program and facilities personnel as appropriate for the conduct of the technical work.

Minimum Job Requirements

Research Technician 3

• Willingness and ability to work in a chemistry laboratory setting with corrosive and hazardous chemicals.
• Willingness and ability to work with nuclear material.
• Experience following procedures, including being able to read documented procedures and reduce them to laboratory practice.
• Demonstrated ability to complete supervisor directed and defined assignments with limited direct supervision.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Basic Computer skills including use of Microsoft office products.
• Experience demonstrating good communication skills.
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Ability to obtain a Q clearance, which normally requires US citizenship.

If the candidate does not have an associate's degree, then this position requires a high school diploma and 5 years of relevant experience.

Additional Job Requirements for Research Technician 4

• Demonstrated ability to work independently with initiative and complete assignments with minimum direction.
• Demonstrated robust organizational skills and attention to detail.

If the candidate does not have an associate's degree, then this position requires a high school diploma and 7 years of relevant experience.

Research Technician 3 Education Required

An associate's degree in a field and three years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Research Technician 4 Education Required

An associate's degree in a field and five of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working in a nuclear facility.
• Fissile Material Handler
• Experience working in a highly regulated work environment.
• Experience using various personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirator work
• Use of laboratory information management system (LIMS/LANMAS) software for sample tracking.
• Experience operating analytical instrumentation
• Experience performing technical work within a quality assurance and quality control program
• Experience procuring laboratory supplies, chemicals, and equipment
• Experience maintaining chemical inventory

Essential Job Functions

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 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.

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 1 year.

Note to Applicants

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

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 [e-mail] or call (505)-664-6947.