ESH&Q Undergraduate Student

Los Alamos National Laboratory

Los Alamos, NM

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Insurance, Laboratory, Mentoring, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Occupational Health, Operations Security (OPSEC), Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Project Planning, Radiation Safety, Safety/Work Safety, Team Player, Time Management, Tuition Fees, Vision Plan, Waste Management, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Los Alamos, NM

POSTED

5 days ago

Description

Job Title ESH&Q Undergraduate Student

Location Los Alamos, NM, US

Organization Name ALDESHQ / Associate Laboratory Directorate Environment, Safety, Health, and Quality

Minimum Salary

Maximum Salary

What You Will Do

The Associate Laboratory Directorate for Environment, Safety, Health and Quality (ALDESHQ) is currently seeking motivated undergraduate students looking for challenging, paid undergraduate internship opportunities. Our student internships provide mentoring, hands-on technical experience, and professional development opportunities through a formalized work plan complementing the student's chosen area of study.

Are you looking for an opportunity to become a contributing member of a highly functioning, interdisciplinary team, addressing challenging issues of national interest? Then we want you to come join the brightest minds at one of the World's most prestigious and innovative multidisciplinary research institutions. ALDESHQ is responsible for more than 160 Lab-wide safety programs, environmental protection and compliance, radiation protection, waste management, quality, and the Occupational Medicine facility and Wellness center and support for almost 5000 projects and programs for Los Alamos National Laboratory!

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy coupled with outstanding critical thinking skills.
Capacity to work on multiple fast-paced projects and deliver to deadlines.
Experience working effectively as part of a team with a willingness to assist and support other team members as needed; and have the ability to work independently.
Proficient in the use of standard office software, such as Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills as demonstrated by experience in the preparation and formatting of correspondence, reports, and presentations.
Demonstrated excellent customer service skills, organizational skills, and time management skills.
Ability to uphold the Laboratory's mission, vision, culture, and values.

Education Experience:

Currently enrolled (12 semester credit hours or full-time equivalent) in an accredited undergraduate degree-granting program (or international equivalent);
Must have and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent).
Entering first-year students must provide documentation indicating matriculation into an accredited undergraduate degree program.

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.

Work Schedule:

Onsite: This position is located in Los Alamos, NM. Work Locations are at the discretion of management. Some interns may work a 9/80 schedule at the discretion of management and in accordance with the Student Programs Office guidebook .

Note to Applicants:

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.

Required Application Materials :

Current resume
Current official transcripts
Personal statement of interest/Cover Letter (not to exceed one page)

Important: Applicants who fail to submit the three required application documents (resume, personal statement/cover letter, and transcript) will not be considered for employment. Your personal statement/cover letter is most effective when it clearly indicates your research interests and highlights your most notable achievements and accomplishments.

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.

No Clearance: Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks.

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.

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 accommodation, 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.

Instructions on How to Activate/Create a LANL Jobs Account:

Follow the instructions below if you have ever had an employee Z number, been a contractor, or received Los Alamos Lab insurance coverage to activate your account:

Select the Click Here button if you have been employed with the Lab or received insurance coverage.
Please enter only your first and last name and current email address (an email with your validation code will be sent to you) to activate the account currently in our system.
Enter your validation code as described in the email you receive and complete the 3-page registration form. Your account is now active, and you can apply for jobs or save to your basket.

Important : Enter the validation code within 15 days to activate your account or your account will be deactivated

Follow the instructions below if you if you have never been employed with the Lab or received insurance coverage to create an account:

Select the Register button if you have never been employed with the Lab or received
insurance coverage to Create an Account.
From here, you will establish an account with username and password

How to Apply: How to Apply: Login to Your Account to Complete the Application Process

Click the Vacancy Name number (in blue) to view any job's details.
Click Apply or Add to Basket to apply later. Tip: To apply for a job or save your basket, you must have a LANL jobs account.

If you experience any technical issues, please email applyhelp@lanl.gov for assistance.

Employment Status Casual

Appointment Type UGS

UGS

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