Robotics-Enabled Materials Research Associate

Los Alamos National Security LLC; Los Alamos (NM); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) matching

Tuition assistance

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Los Alamos National Security LLC is looking for a candidate to join a team focused on materials science and robotics. The role involves developing robotic workflows for materials testing and characterization. A Bachelor's in Materials Science or related fields is required, completed within the last 3 years. Candidates should have programming experience and be able to work in a hybrid environment. Benefits include medical insurance, 401(k) matching, and flexible schedules.

Qualifications

• Completed a Bachelor's degree within the past 3 years from an accredited institution.
• Graduated with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or above on a 4.0 scale.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy robot‑assisted workflows for sample preparation.
• Integrate robotic systems with laboratory instruments.
• Support materials characterization experiments.

Skills

Programming skills in Python

Hands‑on laboratory skills

Ability to troubleshoot experimental issues

Technical communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science or related field

Tools

Optical microscopy

Electron microscopy

Robotic systems

Job description

Los Alamos National Security LLC is looking for a candidate to join a team focused on materials science and robotics. The role involves developing robotic workflows for materials testing and characterization. A Bachelor's in Materials Science or related fields is required, completed within the last 3 years. Candidates should have programming experience and be able to work in a hybrid environment. Benefits include medical insurance, 401(k) matching, and flexible schedules.