ICP-MS Mass Spectrometrist (Scientist 2/3)
- Req. Number: IRC143017
- Organization : C-NR / Nuclear & Radiochemistry
- City, State: Los Alamos, New Mexico
What You Will Do
The successful candidate will support and develop efforts using LANL's ultra-trace level Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) capabilities. Focus areas will include environmental monitoring, threat reduction and nonproliferation, nuclear forensics, and isotope geochemistry and basic science investigations. In addition, the mass spectrometrist will strongly contribute to the growth and productivity of the team by developing novel techniques needed for analysis of new analytes, application streamlining, and maximizing sample throughput. Working with peers, the spectrometrist will be responsible for the development, implementation, and completion of project objectives and will communicate results through internal reports, progress reports, formal presentations, and peer reviewed publications.
This position will be filled at either the Scientist 2 or 3 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.
Scientist 2 ($106,400-$176,000)
The successful candidate will be required to operate and maintain equipment associated with the LANL Trace Analytical Chemistry and Mass Spectrometry capability. This includes the operation and maintenance of multi-collector ICP-MS instrumentation as well as support other analytical and cleanroom equipment. Additionally, the candidate will work closely with other capability areas within the Trace Analytical Chemistry team (e.g., Low-Level Radiochemistry and TIMS sub teams) to develop a better integrated approach to work execution. The selected candidate will be required to work closely with customers, team members, and managers to develop priorities and ensure execution of work deliverables including the development of novel scientific solutions to analytical problems in national security, international safeguards, and nuclear forensics areas. The candidate will be required to present work through formal presentations, internal reports, and peer reviewed publications.
Scientist 3 ($128,000-$215,000)
In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, the Scientist 3 will be reported to have expert level experience working with multi-collector ICPMS instrumentation. The candidate will provide input into strategic planning for this capability area. They must have demonstrated experience writing proposals and successfully securing funding for scientific efforts. The candidate must have demonstrated experience interfacing with customers and coordinating deliverables.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements
Additional Job Requirements for Scientist 3:
Education/Experience at lower level: Positions requires a Bachelors degree in a STEM field from an accredited college and university and 4 years of related experience, typically with post-doctoral research experience at a university or national lab or equivalent experience directly related to the occupation
Education/Experience at higher level: Position requires a Masters degree in a STEM field from an accredited college or university and 6 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications:
Work Environment:
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:
Applications should include a current CV/resume as well as a cover letter that addresses specifically how the applicant background and experience meet the minimum and (if applicable) desired qualifications.
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 applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505)-664-6947.
The successful candidate will support and develop efforts using LANL's ultra-trace level Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) capabilities. Focus areas will include environmental monitoring, threat reduction and nonproliferation, nuclear forensics, and isotope geochemistry and basic science investigations. In addition, the mass spectrometrist will strongly contribute to the growth and productivity of the team by developing novel techniques needed for analysis of new analytes, application streamlining, and maximizing sample throughput. Working with peers, the spectrometrist will be responsible for the development, implementation, and completion of project objectives and will communicate results through internal reports, progress reports, formal presentations, and peer reviewed publications.
This position will be filled at either the Scientist 2 or 3 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.
Scientist 2 ($106,400-$176,000)
The successful candidate will be required to operate and maintain equipment associated with the LANL Trace Analytical Chemistry and Mass Spectrometry capability. This includes the operation and maintenance of multi-collector ICP-MS instrumentation as well as support other analytical and cleanroom equipment. Additionally, the candidate will work closely with other capability areas within the Trace Analytical Chemistry team (e.g., Low-Level Radiochemistry and TIMS sub teams) to develop a better integrated approach to work execution. The selected candidate will be required to work closely with customers, team members, and managers to develop priorities and ensure execution of work deliverables including the development of novel scientific solutions to analytical problems in national security, international safeguards, and nuclear forensics areas. The candidate will be required to present work through formal presentations, internal reports, and peer reviewed publications.
Scientist 3 ($128,000-$215,000)
In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, the Scientist 3 will be reported to have expert level experience working with multi-collector ICPMS instrumentation. The candidate will provide input into strategic planning for this capability area. They must have demonstrated experience writing proposals and successfully securing funding for scientific efforts. The candidate must have demonstrated experience interfacing with customers and coordinating deliverables.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements
- Demonstrated "hands-on" experience in mass spectrometry analysis of ultra-trace materials using ICP-MS
- Significant knowledge and experience working with inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry instrumentation
- Experience developing new approaches to solve unique scientific problems
- Experience writing proposals and interfacing with customers
- Demonstrated ability to work closely with colleagues to develop scientific direction
- Experience working in a dynamic multi-disciplinary team environment, as well as the ability to work independently with initiative
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills demonstrated by technical presentations and peer-reviewed publication record
Additional Job Requirements for Scientist 3:
- Expert level experience working with Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry including operation and maintenance
- Advanced experience writing proposals and interfacing with customers
- Demonstrated ability to lead capability and programmatic focus and direction
Education/Experience at lower level: Positions requires a Bachelors degree in a STEM field from an accredited college and university and 4 years of related experience, typically with post-doctoral research experience at a university or national lab or equivalent experience directly related to the occupation
Education/Experience at higher level: Position requires a Masters degree in a STEM field from an accredited college or university and 6 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience working in a cleanroom environment
- Working knowledge of ion exchange chemistry and separation techniques
- Experience working with radiological samples and in a radiological environment and/or radiochronometry applications
- Experience working with instrument vendors on troubleshooting, repairs, and maintenance
Work Environment:
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:
Applications should include a current CV/resume as well as a cover letter that addresses specifically how the applicant background and experience meet the minimum and (if applicable) desired qualifications.
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 applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505)-664-6947.
