Sample Management Office (SMO) Program Staff/Chemist (Environmental Professional 2)

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking a Staff/Chemist to support the Sample Management Office (SMO) within the Environmental Protection and Compliance - Compliance Programs group. The role involves managing sample planning, shipping, documentation, data management, data validation, and QA, with collaboration across LANL environmental programs and public data interfaces such as IntellusNM.

The position reports to the EPC-CP Group and requires a Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of related

Qualifications

• Advanced data entry skills.
• Strong proficiency in mathematics, reasoning, and computer skills.
• Experience with environmental information management database systems.
• Experience preparing software requirements for database enhancements and custom reports.
• Experience with SQL/VBA or ability to learn.
• Experience with data validation or possess required prerequisites to learn.
• Ability to work under consultative direction towards long-range targets.
• Ability to work independently under limited review.

Responsibilities

• Assisting LANL programs with sample planning.
• Receiving and shipping of sample containers to approved analytical laboratories.
• Sample document control and records management.
• Compliance with state and federal environmental regulations, guidelines and standards.
• Perform data management and quality improvement functions.
• Perform work in compliance with quality assurance processes and procedures.
• Design, oversee, and test EIM database enhancements.
• Perform Electronic Data Deliverable (EDD) reviews and analytical validation of electronic data files submitted by analytical laboratories.
• Regular communication with internal organizations and external contacts such as analytical laboratories and database developers.
• Perform validation and focused validation in accordance with approved procedures and EPA method specific and/or national functional guidelines for specific parameters.

Skills

Data entry

Mathematics

Computer skills

Database systems

SQL/VBA

Data validation

Independent work

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree

5 years related experience

Job description

What You Will Do

The Environmental Protection and Compliance - Compliance Programs (EPC-CP) Group is seeking outstanding candidates for a Staff/Chemist position to support the Sample Management Office (SMO) Program at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). The SMO manages multi-media sample plan design (water, air, waste, biota, etc.), sample shipping, documentation, data management, data validation, data quality assurance, and reporting. SMO activities involve close collaboration with LANL's Environmental Compliance, Waste Management, Industrial Hygiene, and Environmental Surveillance programs, and support interface actions for public outreach related to environmental data publicly available on IntellusNM (intellusnm.com). The SMO additionally manages LANL's Environmental Information Management (EIM) system database.

Reporting to the Storm Water Permitting/Compliance Team Leader within the EPC-CP Group, this position will assist in the technical management of SMO operations, performing diverse activities such as:

Support SMO team operations:

• Assisting LANL programs with sample planning.


• Receiving and shipping of sample containers to approved analytical laboratories.


• Sample document control and records management.


• Compliance with state and federal environmental regulations, guidelines and standards.

• Perform data management and quality improvement functions.


• Perform work in compliance with quality assurance processes and procedures.


• Design, oversee, and test EIM database enhancements.


• Perform Electronic Data Deliverable (EDD) reviews and analytical validation of electronic data files submitted by analytical laboratories.


• Regular communication with internal organizations and external contacts such as analytical laboratories and database developers.


• Perform validation and focused validation in accordance with approved procedures and EPA method specific and/or national functional guidelines for specific parameters.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements

Skills

• Advanced data entry skills.


• Strong proficiency in mathematics, reasoning, and computer skills.


• Experience with environmental information management database systems.


• Experience preparing software requirements for database enhancements and custom reports.


• Experience with SQL/VBA or ability to learn.


• Experience with data validation or possess required prerequisites to learn.


• Ability to work under consultative direction towards long-range targets.


• Ability to work independently under limited review.

Communication

• Strong interpersonal skills, including demonstrated experience in working effectively within a team environment, and working with and providing good customer service.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including demonstrated experience in technical writing, preparing technical reports and documents, and developing and giving verbal presentations to small groups.

Education/Experience: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology or related science strongly preferred.


• Familiarity with LANL operations, environmental programs, and procedures.


• Experience with the EIM system database and its public-facing counterpart IntellusNM.


• Understanding of environmental regulations and permits, e.g., National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) permits.


• Experience supporting waste management program data needs.


• Experience working at or closely with commercial analytical laboratories.


• Experience or familiarity with data validation procedures.


• Ability to perform analytical laboratory audits per standard federal guidelines.


• Practical experience or familiarity with the following:


• U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR) Subchapter C, Hazardous Materials Regulations.


• National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (NELAP) and/or the Department of Energy Contract Analytical Program (DOECAP).


• USEPA National Functional Guidelines for Data Review.


• DoD/DOE Consolidated QSM for Environmental Laboratories.


• Multi-Agency Radiological Laboratory Analytical Protocols Manual (MARLAP).


• EPA, Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulation (40 CFR) Part 136 Guideline for Establishing Test Procedures for the Analysis of Pollutants.


• EPA SW-846 Hazardous Waste Test Methods.


• DOE Order 414.1D, Quality Assurance.

Work Location

The work location for this position is hybrid and is located in Los Alamos, NM. Hybrid is defined as working partially onsite/partially offsite but within 2 hours ground commute of this location. All work locations are at the discretion of management and can change at any time with appropriate notice.

Essential Job Functions

Reading Vision, sitting, walking, balancing, standing, climbing stairs, reaching overhead, reaching down, bending, stooping, lifting 30+ pounds and carrying 30+ pounds.

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 Associate Laboratory Director (ALD). The position commitment for this position is 2 years.

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-as well as citizens of 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.

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 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.