Research Tec 3

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

What You Will Do

The Radiochemistry and Counting Team in the Nuclear and Radiochemistry Group (C-NR) at Los Alamos National Laboratory is responsible for the radiometric analysis of samples in support of national security and institutional programs, as well as research work in the areas of non-proliferation, radiochemistry, and nuclear physics. For these missions, the team utilizes a wide variety of gamma spectrometry, alpha spectrometry, and beta counting systems.

Research Technician 3 Responsibilities

The selected candidate will be trained to perform tasks including loading, unloading, processing, and reporting samples using a variety of instrumentation. Additionally, the selected candidate will help set up, maintain, and troubleshoot instrumentation. The selected candidate may also be expected to help process and prepare urine samples for liquid scintillation analysis. The selected candidate will be expected to follow established procedures, maintain quality assurance/quality control documentation, and assist with other operational needs of the team. Experience independently working and performing tasks such as sample preparation in a laboratory environment and/or experience working radiation detection equipment is desired but not required. The selected candidate should be comfortable working independently and with teammates, with limited direct supervision.

What You Need

Job Requirements for Research Technician 3:

• Experience or education working in laboratory environment or relevant education in a field such as chemistry, biology, and/or biochemistry.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrated experience documenting work performed and good communication skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge working with computer systems and common applications such as MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to work in a laboratory environment with biological, chemical, and radiological samples.
• Proficiency in investigating solutions to problems affecting project requirements and recommending alternative approaches.

Education/Experience:

The Research Technician 3 position 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 directly related to the job requirements.

Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledge and/or experience using, calibrating, and/or maintaining equipment and/or instrumentation.
• Knowledge and/or experience working with biological, chemical, or radioactive materials in a laboratory environment.
• Knowledge and/or experience using or working with established quality assurance procedures and/or use of laboratory information management system (LIMS) software.
• Proficiency in investigating solutions to problems affecting project requirements and recommending alternative approaches
• Ability to obtain DOE clearance, which typically requires US citizenship.

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.

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.

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 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.