Scientist 2
- Req. Number: IRC139286
- Organization : C-IIAC/Inorganic Isotope & Actinide Chemistry
- City, State: Los Alamos, New Mexico
- Salary: $104,100 - $172,200
- Recruiter Name: Sutton, Jennifer Anne
- Recruiter Email: jsutton@lanl.gov
What You Will Do
The IIAC (Inorganic Isotope and Actinide Chemistry) Group within Chemistry Division has a position available for a Scientist. You will work with a multi-disciplinary team within LANL's Aloha Wing to conduct fundamental studies that advance understanding of plutonium (and other actinides) chemical reactivity and physical properties. Toward this end, the qualified candidate will participate in applied research focused on separations, synthesis, and spectroscopy. Mentorship of post-doctoral researchers and students is another responsibility as is helping to maintain operability of the laboratory workspace and instrumentation. The qualified candidate should have expertise in single crystal X-ray diffraction, conducting synthetic manipulations with rigorous exclusion of air and moisture, experience in making f-element metals on a small scale. The selected candidate will need to be able to apply the scientific method to solve technical problems, develop novel analytical and synthetic techniques, and analyze data and outcomes from experiments, in the context of the underlying scientific principles and models.
Responsibilities include the following:
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Project Development: Demonstrated knowledge and experience in designing, planning, and executing research and development projects. Familiarity with development of new methods, techniques, or approaches to address critical technical problems. Experience meeting deliverables on schedule.
Mentorship: Demonstrated ability to share technical knowledge with colleagues and provide technical direction in a collaborative environment.
Communication: Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills as evidenced by authorship on peer-reviewed publications, conference participation, presentations, etc.
Scientific Background: Demonstrated knowledge and scientific achievements in synthetic chemistry, actinide chemistry, heterometallic plutonium science, handling actinides with rigorous exclusion of air and moisture, physical chemistry, expertise in handling pyrophoric chemicals, inorganic chemistry, radiochemistry, X-ray diffraction (powder and single crystal), or other relevant scientific fields.
Technical Skills: Demonstrated skills in synthetic chemistry and analytical characterization techniques (e.g. UV-Vis, IR, XRD, NMR, Fluorescence, Raman) and a willingness to learn how to apply these techniques to challenging material types. Demonstrated experience in the following software packages, IGOR, Illustrator, SHELEX, OLEX2, APEX Suite, and Mestrenova. Experience in using and repairing Rigaku benchtop single crystal X-ray diffractometer and accompanying cold stream.
Self-Management Skills: Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, and complete multiple tasks concurrently. Demonstrated ability to work independently to identify, analyze, develop, and implement creative and innovative solutions in planning and completing projects with conflicting and often changing priorities.
Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to collaborate and interact effectively with a range of personnel.
Q Clearance: Must have a DOE Q clearance.
Education/Experience: Position requires a bachelors degree in a STEM field from an accredited college or university and 4 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience related to the job.
Desired Qualifications:
Work Environment: Work near sources of ionizing radiation, near sources of non-ionizing radiation, and toxic chemicals; work with safety glasses or eye protection, face shield or facial protection, mask or respirator, Level B HAZMAT suit/anti-C clothing, gloves or hand protection, safety shoes or protective footgear, hood use.
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: For full consideration, please submit a comprehensive cover letter and either a CV reflective of your relevant experience to the job requirements and desired skills stated above. 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 - 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 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:
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 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 IIAC (Inorganic Isotope and Actinide Chemistry) Group within Chemistry Division has a position available for a Scientist. You will work with a multi-disciplinary team within LANL's Aloha Wing to conduct fundamental studies that advance understanding of plutonium (and other actinides) chemical reactivity and physical properties. Toward this end, the qualified candidate will participate in applied research focused on separations, synthesis, and spectroscopy. Mentorship of post-doctoral researchers and students is another responsibility as is helping to maintain operability of the laboratory workspace and instrumentation. The qualified candidate should have expertise in single crystal X-ray diffraction, conducting synthetic manipulations with rigorous exclusion of air and moisture, experience in making f-element metals on a small scale. The selected candidate will need to be able to apply the scientific method to solve technical problems, develop novel analytical and synthetic techniques, and analyze data and outcomes from experiments, in the context of the underlying scientific principles and models.
Responsibilities include the following:
- Works unsupervised on individual projects and/or contributes to larger team efforts.
- Make scientific judgements that affect the project direction but often seeks feedback or receive review.
- Contribute to objectives and milestones of multiple projects.
- Mentor junior staff, post-doctoral researchers, and students in technical and professional growth.
- Contribute to medium to large scale proposals.
- Write small scale proposal for internal and/or external funding.
- Acquire funding support for self and for others.
- Develop new methods, techniques or approaches to address critical technical problems.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Project Development: Demonstrated knowledge and experience in designing, planning, and executing research and development projects. Familiarity with development of new methods, techniques, or approaches to address critical technical problems. Experience meeting deliverables on schedule.
Mentorship: Demonstrated ability to share technical knowledge with colleagues and provide technical direction in a collaborative environment.
Communication: Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills as evidenced by authorship on peer-reviewed publications, conference participation, presentations, etc.
Scientific Background: Demonstrated knowledge and scientific achievements in synthetic chemistry, actinide chemistry, heterometallic plutonium science, handling actinides with rigorous exclusion of air and moisture, physical chemistry, expertise in handling pyrophoric chemicals, inorganic chemistry, radiochemistry, X-ray diffraction (powder and single crystal), or other relevant scientific fields.
Technical Skills: Demonstrated skills in synthetic chemistry and analytical characterization techniques (e.g. UV-Vis, IR, XRD, NMR, Fluorescence, Raman) and a willingness to learn how to apply these techniques to challenging material types. Demonstrated experience in the following software packages, IGOR, Illustrator, SHELEX, OLEX2, APEX Suite, and Mestrenova. Experience in using and repairing Rigaku benchtop single crystal X-ray diffractometer and accompanying cold stream.
Self-Management Skills: Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, and complete multiple tasks concurrently. Demonstrated ability to work independently to identify, analyze, develop, and implement creative and innovative solutions in planning and completing projects with conflicting and often changing priorities.
Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to collaborate and interact effectively with a range of personnel.
Q Clearance: Must have a DOE Q clearance.
Education/Experience: Position requires a bachelors degree in a STEM field from an accredited college or university and 4 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience related to the job.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience or specialized training working with radioactive and nuclear materials.
- Experience working in gloveboxes and open front fumehoods.
- Experience with laboratory equipment and instrumentation, including operator experience, assembly, testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Experience with a variety of material types and sample preparation techniques.
- PhD in Chemistry
- Current Q Clearance
Work Environment: Work near sources of ionizing radiation, near sources of non-ionizing radiation, and toxic chemicals; work with safety glasses or eye protection, face shield or facial protection, mask or respirator, Level B HAZMAT suit/anti-C clothing, gloves or hand protection, safety shoes or protective footgear, hood use.
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: For full consideration, please submit a comprehensive cover letter and either a CV reflective of your relevant experience to the job requirements and desired skills stated above. 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 - 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 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 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.
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.
