Radiological Control Technician 3

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 72,800 - 115,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching contributions

Flexible schedules and time off

Onsite wellness programs

Tuition assistance

Comprehensive medical benefits

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking a Radiological Control Technician 3 to support the Radiation Protection Division. This role involves direct engagement in radiological job coverage, mentoring less experienced technicians, and ensuring compliance with radiation safety standards.

The ideal applicant will have experience in hazardous radiological work, excellent communication skills, and hold necessary certifications. This position offers professional growth opportunities at a pivotal national security laboratory.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing radiological support for moderate and high-hazard work.
• Experience responding to radiological events.
• Familiarity with DOE Radiation Protection policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support for the Radiation Protection Program.
• Mentor junior Radiological Control Technicians.
• Execute radiological job coverage and documentation.

Skills

Radiological support experience

Emergency response skills

Mentoring experience

Effective communication

Education

Active DOE Q clearance

DOE Core certified

NRRPT certification

Tools

Personal protective equipment

Job description

Radiological Control Technician 3

Salary: $72,800 - $115,400

Overview

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is looking for skilled Radiological Control Technicians (RCTs) to join the Radiation Protection (RP) Division. RCTs support a wide variety of work activities across a broad range of facilities and can learn new skills and expand their expertise in identifying and understanding radiological hazards and controls. LANL RCTs implement radiation protection requirements and work independently on challenging projects requiring collaboration with multiple work groups. Assignments can involve activities in varying work environments and weather conditions. This is a great opportunity to further your career in the Radiation Protection field while contributing directly to national security.

Responsibilities

As an RCT 3, you will provide direct support to field implementation of the Radiation Protection Program through the execution of radiological job coverage, workplace surveys, and documentation of radiological data. In addition, you will assist and mentor less experienced RCTs in the execution of radiation monitoring, contamination control, emergency response, and the implementation of radiation work permits and other work documents.

Minimum Requirements

• Experience in providing radiological support for moderate and high‑hazard radiological work.
• Experience in responding to radiological events (spill, personnel contamination, etc.)
• Experience in the development of radiological work planning (RWPs, IWDs, etc.)
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment such as respiratory protection, safety glasses, anti‑contamination clothing.
• Experience in mentoring and training junior RCTs.
• Knowledge of DOE Radiation Protection policies and procedures.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and written.

Desired Qualifications

• Active DOE Q clearance
• Currently DOE Core certified
• NRRPT (National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists)
• Familiar with LANL policies, practices, and procedures

Essential Job Functions

Ability to lift 50 pounds and carry 35 pounds; reading vision; peripheral vision, depth perception; ability to speak; ability to hear in a normal range (500 to 3000 htz). Ability to sit, crawl, stand, walk, run, and climb; in addition to reaching overhead, horizontally, and down; free from chronic wounds or chronic rashes which disrupt the integrity of the skin that would prevent safe entry into controlled areas; ability to use stairways, fixed ladders, and ladders up to six feet. Must be physically able to work in demanding environments.

Work Environment

Use of protective clothing, including safety glasses and radiological anti‑contamination clothing.

Work Schedule

This position may require 24/7 coverage, which could involve working a rotating shift/weekend schedule. Employees may be eligible for shift differential pay when assigned by their manager. Shift/weekend assignments are at the discretion of the manager.

Work Location

The work location is onsite in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Position Commitment

Internal applicants: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of one‑year 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.
External applicants: The commitment period for this position is two (2) years.

Citizenship and Eligibility

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), 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.

Clearance

The position requires a Q clearance. 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 matters. This position requires a Q clearance and obtaining such clearance requires US citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances.

Benefits

• 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)

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 applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

Accessibility

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 a disability accommodation, email [e-mail] or call [phone], opt. 3.