Research Tec 4
- Req. Number: IRC135977
- Organization : NEN-2/Advanced Nuclear Technology
- City, State: Los Alamos, New Mexico
- Salary: $69,500 - $110,300
- Recruiter Name: Evans, Anissa Diane
- Recruiter Email: aevans@lanl.gov
What You Will Do
Join Our Team and Help Shape the Future of Nuclear Safety, Security, and Innovation!
The Advanced Nuclear Technology Group (NEN-2) conducts research, development, training, and operations in nuclear measurement techniques and radiography. Key focuses include emergency response, weapons of mass destruction countermeasures, stockpile stewardship, intelligence support, and treaty verification. NEN-2 also conducts nuclear criticality experiments at the National Criticality Experiments Research Center (NCERC) at the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) to support nuclear safety, energy, arms control, nonproliferation, and nuclear material accounting. NCERC maintains special nuclear material (SNM) for various nuclear security missions, including safety research, emergency response, and training. NEN-2 collaborates with NCERC and Mission Support and Test Services (MSTS) to perform critical experiments. Additionally, NEN-2 trains personnel in nuclear materials handling, criticality safety, and instrumentation to support national security. The selected candidates will work in a dynamic team environment.
As a Research Technician 4 in NEN-2 you will:
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Education/Experience:
Position requires an Associate's Degree and 5 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications:
Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation):
Sitting; Standing; Walking; Climbing stairs; Climbing Ladders; Bending; Stooping; Crouching; Kneeling; Twisting the trunk or back; Reaching overhead; Reaching horizontally; Reaching down; Applying
torque with hands or arms; Gripping with the hands; Pressing with hands or arms; Pushing with hands or arms; Pulling with hands or arms; Typing or keyboarding; Carrying 30+ pounds; Lifting 20-30 pounds; Carrying 20-30 pounds.
Work Environment:Ability to hear high-pitched sounds; Ability to hear in a normal range (500 to 3000 htz); Outdoors; Working overtime or irregular schedule; In a wet or humid environment; In a dry environment; Domestic/foreign travel; Operation of motor vehicles; Work in a noisy environment; Work near electrical power supplies; Work near sources of ionizing radiation; Work near sources of non-ionizing radiation; toxic chemicals; Headgear or head protection; Safety glasses or eye protection; Face shield or facial protection; Mask or respirator; Hearing protection; Gloves or hand protection; Safety shoes or protective footgear; Hood use.
Work Location: This position will be physically located in Los Alamos, New Mexico with routine (50% or greater) travel to the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS).
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.
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:
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.
HRP: This position is subject to the requirements of the DOE Human Reliability Program as specified in 10 Code of Federal Regulation, Part 712, §712.11. These requirements include on going drug and alcohol testing, as well as periodic medical and psychological evaluations.
426.2: This position is subject to DOE Order 426.2, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities, which establishes entry-level requirements to ensure candidates selected for specific positions can successfully perform the requirements of the job.
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.
Term position: Regular-status Laboratory employees applying for term-status positions may retain regular status with approval of the cognizant Principle Associate Director.
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 and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to 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 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 applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-664-6947 option 2 and then option 3.
Join Our Team and Help Shape the Future of Nuclear Safety, Security, and Innovation!
The Advanced Nuclear Technology Group (NEN-2) conducts research, development, training, and operations in nuclear measurement techniques and radiography. Key focuses include emergency response, weapons of mass destruction countermeasures, stockpile stewardship, intelligence support, and treaty verification. NEN-2 also conducts nuclear criticality experiments at the National Criticality Experiments Research Center (NCERC) at the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) to support nuclear safety, energy, arms control, nonproliferation, and nuclear material accounting. NCERC maintains special nuclear material (SNM) for various nuclear security missions, including safety research, emergency response, and training. NEN-2 collaborates with NCERC and Mission Support and Test Services (MSTS) to perform critical experiments. Additionally, NEN-2 trains personnel in nuclear materials handling, criticality safety, and instrumentation to support national security. The selected candidates will work in a dynamic team environment.
As a Research Technician 4 in NEN-2 you will:
- Operate and support a variety of radiation detection equipment, both gamma-ray and neutron based
- Operate and support a variety of low-to-high energy radiography instruments
- Qualify as a Fissile Material Handler (FMH) to perform hand-on experimental operations with significant quantities of SNM
- Support NEN-2 scientists/engineers and trainees in performing experiments or conducting training at LANL and/or NCERC
- Learn the principles and practice of radiation measurements, radiography, critical experiments or nuclear criticality safety and develop subject-matter expertise in at least one core measurement technique or technology
- Sustain and improve the work authorization and work execution for NEN-2 operations
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
- Familiarity with some radiation detection instrumentation or radiography instruments, for example: installation, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, or analysis of experimental data
- Demonstrated experience with hands-on work, for example: use of hand tools, machining, device fabrication or assembly, electronics, computer networking, etc.
- Demonstrated experience organizing technical work, for example: supplies, purchases, shipping, equipment, labs, schedules
- Familiarity with working successfully in a high consequence environment that demands excellent attention to detail, conduct of operations, and safe work practices
- The ability to obtain a DOE Q Clearance
- The ability to obtain and maintain Human Reliability Program (HRP)
- certification
Education/Experience:
Position requires an Associate's Degree and 5 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications:
- Familiarity with one major radiation detection or radiography techniques
- Fissile material handling experience
- Ability and inclination to contribute to a wide range of basic-research and mission-science programs as needs and opportunities evolve with time
- An active DOE Q Clearance
- An active Human Reliability Program (HRP) certification
Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation):
Sitting; Standing; Walking; Climbing stairs; Climbing Ladders; Bending; Stooping; Crouching; Kneeling; Twisting the trunk or back; Reaching overhead; Reaching horizontally; Reaching down; Applying
torque with hands or arms; Gripping with the hands; Pressing with hands or arms; Pushing with hands or arms; Pulling with hands or arms; Typing or keyboarding; Carrying 30+ pounds; Lifting 20-30 pounds; Carrying 20-30 pounds.
Work Environment:Ability to hear high-pitched sounds; Ability to hear in a normal range (500 to 3000 htz); Outdoors; Working overtime or irregular schedule; In a wet or humid environment; In a dry environment; Domestic/foreign travel; Operation of motor vehicles; Work in a noisy environment; Work near electrical power supplies; Work near sources of ionizing radiation; Work near sources of non-ionizing radiation; toxic chemicals; Headgear or head protection; Safety glasses or eye protection; Face shield or facial protection; Mask or respirator; Hearing protection; Gloves or hand protection; Safety shoes or protective footgear; Hood use.
Work Location: This position will be physically located in Los Alamos, New Mexico with routine (50% or greater) travel to the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS).
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.
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)
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.
HRP: This position is subject to the requirements of the DOE Human Reliability Program as specified in 10 Code of Federal Regulation, Part 712, §712.11. These requirements include on going drug and alcohol testing, as well as periodic medical and psychological evaluations.
426.2: This position is subject to DOE Order 426.2, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities, which establishes entry-level requirements to ensure candidates selected for specific positions can successfully perform the requirements of the job.
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.
Term position: Regular-status Laboratory employees applying for term-status positions may retain regular status with approval of the cognizant Principle Associate Director.
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 and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to 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 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 applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-664-6947 option 2 and then option 3.
