Sample Management Research Technician 3/4 (Research Tec 3/4)
- Req. Number: IRC138164
- Organization : C-AAC/Actinide Analytical Chemistry
- City, State: Los Alamos, New Mexico
- Recruiter Name: Sutton, Jennifer Anne
- Recruiter Email: jsutton@lanl.gov
What You Will Do
The successful applicant will routinely work with special nuclear material; including sub-sampling, nuclear material accounting (LIMS/LANMAS), shipping preparation and nuclear waste management in one of three locations: TA-55 plutonium facility (PF-4)/CMR facility and/or PF-400 (RLUOB) facility. Job responsibilities may also include sample preparation for a variety of chemical techniques following established procedures. Maintaining Quality Assurance/Quality Control documentation and records will be required for specific projects. The selected candidate will work with technicians, technologists and scientists in a production-oriented environment focused on characterization of nuclear material, certification of products manufactured in the plutonium facility, and will contribute to process improvements to help maximize the efficiency of chemistry resources in support of the production mission.
This position will be filled at either the Research Technician 3 or 4 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.
Research Technician 3
The successful candidate will:
In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, at this level:
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Education/Experience at higher level: An associate's degree in a relevant field and 5 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Desired Qualifications:
Work Environment: Work near sources of ionizing radiation, work near sources of non-ionizing radiation, headgear or head protection, safety glasses or eye protection, face shield or facial protection, mask or respirator, gloves or hand protection, safety shoes or protective footgear.
Work Location: The work location for this position is fully 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:
This position requires you to retain Human Reliability Program (HRP) access authorization. HRP enrollment involves an annual physical exam, psychological evaluation, and random drug and alcohol tests and must be recertified annually. While the posted salary range for this position is broad, it is highly unusual for selected applicants to be hired at the top end of the range and more common for selected candidates to grown into the full salary band over time.
Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of 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
Chemistry Division's Actinide Analytical Chemistry Group (C-AAC) is seeking multiple technicians to support work in one of the three facilities PF-4, CMR and/or PF-400. The successful applicant will support chemical analysis, maintenance, and nuclear material movement and handling activities. The Chemistry Division serves the Laboratory's core national security mission areas of weapons science and threat reduction with innovative chemical science and technology. C-AAC performs analysis to certify products manufactured in the plutonium facility and performs fundamental and applied research, primarily focused on improvements applicable to the production environment and certification methods.
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:
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.
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.
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 or preference, 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 1-505-665-4444 option 1.
The successful applicant will routinely work with special nuclear material; including sub-sampling, nuclear material accounting (LIMS/LANMAS), shipping preparation and nuclear waste management in one of three locations: TA-55 plutonium facility (PF-4)/CMR facility and/or PF-400 (RLUOB) facility. Job responsibilities may also include sample preparation for a variety of chemical techniques following established procedures. Maintaining Quality Assurance/Quality Control documentation and records will be required for specific projects. The selected candidate will work with technicians, technologists and scientists in a production-oriented environment focused on characterization of nuclear material, certification of products manufactured in the plutonium facility, and will contribute to process improvements to help maximize the efficiency of chemistry resources in support of the production mission.
This position will be filled at either the Research Technician 3 or 4 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.
Research Technician 3
The successful candidate will:
- Conduct technical work in the associated facilities, as directed by or discussed with supervisor.
- Work with nuclear material in gloveboxes and hoods, handle and move material, this may include work in the PF-4 vault.
- Perform maintenance activities in laboratory rooms in PF-4.
- Perform waste management support in all facilities (PF-4, CMR, or RLUOB).
- Be detail oriented in record keeping including proper written documentation of all experimental or process observations.
- Follow written procedures and suggest process improvements where applicable.
- Perform duties with limited direct supervision.
- The technician will perform work and follow procedures in accordance with all applicable safety and security practices in a nuclear facility.
- Work is directly related to national security objectives and requires the individual to protect and maintain sensitive or classified information.
In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, at this level:
- Perform work at a skilled Technician 3 level.
- Perform routine tasks with limited supervision and demonstrable ability to perform non-routine tasks under supervision.
- Work with line, program and facilities personnel as appropriate for the conduct of the technical work.
- Independently coordinate tasks through the IWM process (Define, Plan, Prepare, Execute, Follow-up).
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
- Willingness and ability to work in a chemistry laboratory setting with corrosive and hazardous chemicals.
- Willingness and ability to work with nuclear material.
- Experience following procedures, including being able to read documented procedures and reduce them to laboratory practice.
- Demonstrated ability to complete supervisor directed and defined assignments with limited direct supervision.
- Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Basic Computer skills including use of Microsoft office products
- Experience demonstrating good communication skills.
- Experience working in a team environment.
- Ability to obtain a Q clearance, which normally requires US citizenship.
- Ability to be enrolled in the Human Reliability Program (HRP) as a nuclear material handler.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with initiative and complete assignments with minimum direction
- Demonstrated robust organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Knowledge of and implementation of required safety, security, and quality assurance practices and protocols as appropriate.
Education/Experience at higher level: An associate's degree in a relevant field and 5 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience working in a nuclear facility.
- Experience working in a highly regulated work environment.
- Experience using various personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirator work.
- Use of laboratory information management system (LIMS/LANMAS) software for sample tracking.
- Coding experience
- Bachelors degree in a STEM field
Work Environment: Work near sources of ionizing radiation, work near sources of non-ionizing radiation, headgear or head protection, safety glasses or eye protection, face shield or facial protection, mask or respirator, gloves or hand protection, safety shoes or protective footgear.
Work Location: The work location for this position is fully 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:
This position requires you to retain Human Reliability Program (HRP) access authorization. HRP enrollment involves an annual physical exam, psychological evaluation, and random drug and alcohol tests and must be recertified annually. While the posted salary range for this position is broad, it is highly unusual for selected applicants to be hired at the top end of the range and more common for selected candidates to grown into the full salary band over time.
Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of 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
Chemistry Division's Actinide Analytical Chemistry Group (C-AAC) is seeking multiple technicians to support work in one of the three facilities PF-4, CMR and/or PF-400. The successful applicant will support chemical analysis, maintenance, and nuclear material movement and handling activities. The Chemistry Division serves the Laboratory's core national security mission areas of weapons science and threat reduction with innovative chemical science and technology. C-AAC performs analysis to certify products manufactured in the plutonium facility and performs fundamental and applied research, primarily focused on improvements applicable to the production environment and certification methods.
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 maternity and parental leave
- Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
- Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
- Flexible schedules and time off (PTO)
- 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.
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.
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 or preference, 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 1-505-665-4444 option 1.
