Analytical Research Technologist 1

Los Alamos National Laboratory

Los Alamos, NM

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Analysis Skills, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Communication Skills, Dental Insurance, Develop Methodologies, Explosives, Fundamental Analysis, Identify Issues, Instrumentation, Laboratory, Liquid Chromatography, Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS), Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Onboarding, Operations Security (OPSEC), Presentation/Verbal Skills, Publications, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Technical Research, Tuition Fees, United States Citizen, Vision Plan, Weighting, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Los Alamos, NM

POSTED

3 days ago

What You Will Do

This position is open for external candidates only to apply.

The successful candidate will work with the Fundamental Explosives Analysis & Research Team to execute our diverse mission of analyzing the properties of high explosive materials for groups across Los Alamos. Our team primarily focuses on a core set of techniques, periodically developing new methodologies and onboarding new instrumentation/techniques.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Experience with following basic wet-chemistry transformations with aqueous or nonaqueous solvents, like pH adjustment, filtering, weighting, and centrifugation.
Experience with thermogravimetric techniques (DSC, TGA)
Experience with instrument troubleshooting, repair, and manufacturer interaction.
Experience in working independently and within a team environment
Demonstrated knowledge of safe chemical working standards
Fluent in common software packages including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Origin.
Strong verbal and written communication skills
The ability to get a Q-clearance

Desired Qualifications:

Familiarity with liquid chromatography techniques: LC-MS and GPC/SEC
Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering

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:

Please send a cover letter addressing how you meet all the required and desired skills when applying for the position. A current C.V. with the minimum following information/sections is also required: Educational background, degree dates, GPA with scale; Work experience; Competitive honors; Relevant extracurricular activities; Peer-Reviewed Publications; Non-peer-reviewed Publications; References.
Only complete applications with a cover letter and C.V. will be considered. References will not be contacted without permission from the applicant. For additional technical inquiries, contact Ben Davis at bldavis@lanl.gov

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.

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.

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