Trace Analytical Chemistry Operations Support Specialist

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & vision coverage

Life & disability insurance

Parental leave

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Flexible scheduling

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory in Los Alamos, NM seeks a detail-oriented administrative professional to support the Trace Analytical Chemistry team. You will track actions, format and distribute correspondence, and maintain files while coordinating calendars and meetings.

You will assist as a Designated Procurement Representative (DPR), support inventory tasks, and manage consumables. A strong, proactive communicator with on-site reliability is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating tasks and schedules under tight deadlines.
• Ability to contribute to initiatives across business, operations, or programs.
• Proven ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team and manage multiple projects with interruptions.

Responsibilities

• Track action items and distribute internal and external correspondence.
• Maintain electronic and hard-copy files and coordinate calendars, schedules, and meeting logistics.
• Participate in special projects and support the team as a Designated Procurement Representative (DPR).
• Assist with inventory management and consumable tracking, organizing storage in a warehouse.
• Provide sample management support for receipt, storage, protection, and issuance of 12,000+ samples.

Skills

Deadline management

Process improvement

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Administrative support

Effective communication

On-site attendance

Education

Associates degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

What You Will Do

This position is open for external candidates only to apply.

What You Will Do

This position is open for external candidates only to apply. The successful applicant will work as a member of the Trace Analytical Chemistry team in the Nuclear and Radiochemistry group (C-NR), reporting to the Team Leader. Duties of this position include but are not limited to: tracking action items; formatting and distributing internal and external correspondence; maintaining electronic and hard-copy files; coordinating calendars, schedules, and meetings logistics; and participating on special projects. The selected individual will provide support to the team as a Designated Procurement Representative (DPR). The selected candidate will also assist with inventory management tasks and consumable tracking, including the organization and storage of consumables in a warehouse. The selected candidate will also perform sample management assistance for operations involving the receipt, storage, protection, and issuance of over 12,000 samples.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements

• Demonstrated experience working effectively under pressure of deadlines and interruptions, adapting to changing needs and priorities, following multiple tasks to completion.
• Experience assisting in the analysis, design, and/or implementation of business, operational, and/or programmatic initiatives to promote and ensure organizational objectives.
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team environment, working independently, demonstrating initiative, as well as fine-tuned skills in organizing, prioritizing, and following through to completion multiple projects with frequent interruptions under strict deadlines and changing priorities.
• Experience providing day-to-day professional staff support while maintaining progress on long-term tasks.
• Proven ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated experience working independently while maintaining excellent quality in daily operational work.
• Commitment to consistent on-site attendance.

Education/Experience

Position requires an Associates Degree in a relevant field and two years of relevant experience or , an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

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 1 year.

Note to Applicants:

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.

• 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.

No Clearance:

Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks.

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.