Radiological Control Technician 4/5

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO or high-deductible medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) with matching

Tuition assistance

Flexible schedules

Onsite gyms

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking skilled Radiological Control Technicians (RCTs) in New Mexico. The role involves supporting radiation protection programs and mentoring less experienced technicians. Successful candidates will work on varied projects and ensure compliance with safety measures.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and substantial experience in radiation protection, with opportunities for advancement in a critical field that supports national security.

Qualifications

• Experience providing radiological support for moderate and high-hazard work.
• Ability to communicate radiological safety to all levels of personnel.
• Experience in radiation monitoring and personnel exposure control.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to the Radiation Protection Program through job coverage.
• Mentor less experienced RCTs in radiation monitoring and contamination control.
• Help coordinate resources and resolve issues for radiological work activities.

Skills

Radiation protection principles

Radiological hazard identification

Emergency response

Technical leadership

Radiological monitoring

Contamination control

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer-based office applications

Job description

Job 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 the identification and understanding of 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 4, 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. 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.

As an RCT 5, in addition to the responsibilities of the RCT 4 level, you may serve as the primary Radiation Protection point of contact for assisting in job planning, coordinating resources, and resolving issues for radiological work activities. You will also provide technical leadership of less experienced RCTs and ensure compliance with radiological procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience providing radiological support for moderate and high‑hazard radiological work.
• Senior‑level technical knowledge in radiation protection principles and practices and ability to implement those principles in at least one area of health physics (e.g., accelerators, reactors, actinides).
• Senior‑level experience in radiation monitoring, personnel exposure control, and other radiation protection activities.
• Demonstrated experience and outstanding skills conceptualizing and communicating major elements of radiological safety/protection to all levels of personnel.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment such as respiratory protection, safety glasses, and anti‑contamination clothing.
• Senior‑level experience and demonstrated skill in conducting research, investigating alternative solutions, and recommending solutions to problems affecting radiological safety/protection.
• Advanced ability to provide technical leadership to other technicians.
• Experience coordinating activities at very high levels of complexity.
• Senior‑level technical ability in at least several health physics areas (e.g., air monitoring, accelerator instrumentation, software development, applied health physics).
• Experienced in implementing improvement actions and ensuring ongoing performance.
• Senior‑level skill in using computer‑based office applications such as e‑mail and word processing.

Additional Requirements for RCT 5

• Serve as the primary Radiation Protection point of contact for assisting in job planning, coordinating resources, and resolving issues for radiological work activities.
• Provide technical leadership of less experienced RCTs, ensuring compliance with radiological procedures.
• All qualification, skills, knowledge, and experience are expected to be performed at an advanced level.

Education and Experience

• RCT 4: High school diploma and a minimum of 5 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
• RCT 5: High school diploma and a minimum of 6 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. Additional training, certification, and/or education may be expected.
• DOE O.426.2A requires a high school diploma.

Benefits

• PPO or high‑deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• 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).

Eligibility & Security

• Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating suitability under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. This requirement applies only to U.S. citizens.
• Position will be cleared to Q level. Selected applicants must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter, including U.S. citizenship (except in very limited circumstances).
• Clearance requires a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government.

Location

Los Alamos, New Mexico.

Work Schedule

Position may require 24/7 coverage, which could involve rotating shift, weekend schedule, and shift differential pay at the discretion of management.

Essential Job Functions

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

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. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request.