Residue Management Technician 1/2

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid parental leave

Tuition assistance

Flexible schedules

Onsite gyms

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking chemical laboratory technicians in Los Alamos, NM. The role involves working with nuclear materials in a lab environment, emphasizing safety and proper documentation. Candidates will either be hired as Research Technician 1 or 2 based on their qualifications.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as generous 401(k) matching and flexible schedules. The position requires U.S. citizenship due to security clearance needs.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work in a chemistry laboratory with hazardous chemicals.
• Ability to work with nuclear material.
• Experience working in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical work in a laboratory under supervision.
• Perform waste management support with direct supervision.
• Work with nuclear materials following safety procedures.

Skills

Good documentation skills

Excellent customer service

Good communication skills

Organizational skills

Team environment experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

3 years of related experience for Research Technician 2

Tools

Microsoft Office

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

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.

Successful applicants will routinely work to neutralize and absorb nuclear material while working with technicians, technologists and scientists in a production‑oriented environment focused on characterization of actinide residues.

This position will be filled at either the Research Technician 1 or 2 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 1 Responsibilities

• Conduct technical work in the associated facilities, as directly overseen by a supervisor.
• Work with nuclear material in gloveboxes and hoods with direct supervision.
• Perform waste management support in CMR and RLUOB with direct supervision.
• Be detail oriented in record keeping.
• Perform duties with direct supervision.
• 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 2 Responsibilities

• In addition to the duties outlined above, perform routine tasks with limited supervision.

What You Need – Minimum Job Requirements

• Willingness and ability to work in a chemistry laboratory setting with corrosive and hazardous chemicals.
• Willingness and ability to work with nuclear material.
• 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 U.S. citizenship.

Additional Job Requirements for Research Technician 2

• Demonstrated ability to work independently with initiative and complete assignments with minimum direction.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working with hazardous materials.
• Experience working in a highly regulated work environment.
• Experience using various personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirator work.

Education and Experience

Research Technician 1 Education Required: Position requires a High School diploma or equivalent.

Research Technician 2 Education Required: Position requires a High School diploma and a minimum of 3 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

DOE Order 426.2A: Requires a High School Diploma.

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.

Shift Work

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.

Security Clearance

The position requires a Q clearance. Receipt of a Q clearance is a decision of the Federal Government and requires U.S. citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. The position may also require additional authorizations for access to classified information.

Legal Compliance

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, are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.

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)

Clearance Requirements

• 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.

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.