Low-Level Radiochemistry Research Technologist (Research Technologist 1/2)
- Req. Number: IRC142963
- Organization : C-NR / Nuclear & Radiochemistry
- City, State: Los Alamos, New Mexico
What You Will Do
The Trace Analytical Chemistry Team in the Nuclear and Radiochemistry Group of the Chemistry Division is seeking an outstanding candidate with extensive environmental sample preparation and/or inorganic/analytical chemistry experience.
Research Technologist 1 ($87,800 - $143,000)
The successful candidate will perform sample preparation of actinides and other elements from various environmental and nuclear matrices. Work will be performed in chemical fume hoods in both the clean laboratory facility as well as laboratories with a higher-level radiological designation. Laboratory experimental tasks include sample dissolution, purification of elements of interest using, for example, ion exchange and/or extraction chromatography and/or precipitations, as well as final sample preparation for radioanalytical counting techniques or mass spectrometry. Other required tasks include contributing to maintaining the operation of the laboratory spaces (e.g., labware preparation prior to use and chemical inventory/stocking/ordering).
This work is related to nuclear security missions and is directly related to national security objectives, which requires the individual to protect and maintain sensitive or classified information. Occasional work exercises may require working extended hours. The required training with respect to the safe manipulation of radioactive materials will be provided.
This position will be filled at either the Research Technologist 1 or 2 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at higher level.
Research Technologist 2 ($96,600 - $158,000)
Responsibilities will extend to contributing to the maintenance of Quality Assurance and Control records required for specific projects, performing data entry and review, and delivering research and development advances alongside other team members.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Additional Minimum Job Requirements for Research Technologist 2:
Education/Experience:
Research Technologist 1
The position requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and a minimum of 2 years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Research Technologist 2
The position requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and a minimum of 5 years related 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:
For complete application, submitting a CV and a cover letter is mandatory. Providing the following contact information is required: full name, phone number, and regularly checked email address.
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 Trace Analytical Chemistry Team in the Nuclear and Radiochemistry Group of the Chemistry Division is seeking an outstanding candidate with extensive environmental sample preparation and/or inorganic/analytical chemistry experience.
Research Technologist 1 ($87,800 - $143,000)
The successful candidate will perform sample preparation of actinides and other elements from various environmental and nuclear matrices. Work will be performed in chemical fume hoods in both the clean laboratory facility as well as laboratories with a higher-level radiological designation. Laboratory experimental tasks include sample dissolution, purification of elements of interest using, for example, ion exchange and/or extraction chromatography and/or precipitations, as well as final sample preparation for radioanalytical counting techniques or mass spectrometry. Other required tasks include contributing to maintaining the operation of the laboratory spaces (e.g., labware preparation prior to use and chemical inventory/stocking/ordering).
This work is related to nuclear security missions and is directly related to national security objectives, which requires the individual to protect and maintain sensitive or classified information. Occasional work exercises may require working extended hours. The required training with respect to the safe manipulation of radioactive materials will be provided.
This position will be filled at either the Research Technologist 1 or 2 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at higher level.
Research Technologist 2 ($96,600 - $158,000)
Responsibilities will extend to contributing to the maintenance of Quality Assurance and Control records required for specific projects, performing data entry and review, and delivering research and development advances alongside other team members.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
- Demonstrated experience with inorganic and or/analytical chemistry,
- Demonstrated experience chemically separating and purifying actinides or metals from environmental or nuclear matrices,
- Background in analytical method development,
- Ability to work independently but with initiative within a team environment,
- Demonstrated strong organizational skills and attention to detail,
- Ability to obtain a Q clearance, which normally requires US citizenship.
Additional Minimum Job Requirements for Research Technologist 2:
- In addition to the minimum requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:
- Advanced-level experience with inorganic and/or analytical chemistry,
- Advanced-level experience chemically separating and purifying actinides or metals from environmental or nuclear matrices,
- Demonstrated experience with quality assurance/quality control procedures,
- Experience preparing research documentation and provide peer-review of documentation,
- Experience contributing ideas to scientific proposals and co-authoring scientific publications and/or reports to sponsors.
Education/Experience:
Research Technologist 1
The position requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and a minimum of 2 years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Research Technologist 2
The position requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and a minimum of 5 years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications:
- Degree in Chemistry, Physical or Life Sciences, Nuclear Engineering, or a related field
- Experience working in a cleanroom environment
- Experience handling radio nuclides in a radiological laboratory and working in chemical fume hoods
- Experience working with relatively large quantities of mineral acids (e.g., nitric, hydrochloric and hydrofluoric acids)
- Experience safely handling highly radioactive samples, including alpha and beta/gamma emitters
- Basic understanding of radiometric and/or mass spectrometry measurements
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:
For complete application, submitting a CV and a cover letter is mandatory. Providing the following contact information is required: full name, phone number, and regularly checked email address.
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.
