Radiochemistry Lab Technician (Nuclear Analysis) – Onsite

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO or HD medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid childbirth and parental leave

401(k) matching

Tuition assistance

Flexible schedules and PTO

Onsite gyms and wellness programs

Relocation packages

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking a Research Technician 3 to support radiochemistry and counting efforts. You will handle sample processing, instrument setup and troubleshooting, and reporting while complying with QA/QC documentation.

Preference for individuals with laboratory experience and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. The role involves preparing samples for radiochemical analyses, communicating results, and contributing to safety and quality standards within

Qualifications

• Requires an associate's or higher degree in a relevant field and 3 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience working in a laboratory environment is required or relevant education in chemistry, biology, or biochemistry.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills for handling multiple tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to document work and communicate effectively.
• Familiarity with computer systems and common applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Willingness to work in an environment with biological, chemical, and radiological samples.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, process, and report samples using various instrumentation.
• Help set up, maintain, and troubleshoot instrumentation.
• Assist with preparing urine samples for liquid scintillation analysis when needed.
• Follow established procedures and maintain QA/QC documentation.
• Work independently and with teammates with limited supervision.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Documentation

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Independent work

Communication skills

Education

Associate’s degree or higher in chemistry/biology/biochemistry

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking a Research Technician 3 to support radiochemistry and counting efforts. You will handle sample processing, instrument setup and troubleshooting, and reporting while complying with QA/QC documentation.

Preference for individuals with laboratory experience and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. The role involves preparing samples for radiochemical analyses, communicating results, and contributing to safety and quality standards within