Operations Support Specialist 1

Los Alamos National Laboratory

Los Alamos, NM

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Administrative Skills, Business Operations, Calibration, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, Federal Laws and Regulations, Instrumentation, Interpersonal Skills, Inventory Management, Laboratory, Laboratory Operations, Laboratory Techniques, Logistics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Multitasking, Operational Support, Operations Security (OPSEC), Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Procurement Management, Quality Metrics, Radiation Safety, Safety/Work Safety, Shipping/Receiving, Team Player, Tuition Fees, United States Citizen, United States Department of Energy (DOE), Vision Plan, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Los Alamos, NM

POSTED

10 days ago

What You Will Do

Support mission-critical operations that enable national security and scientific breakthroughs at the Laboratory. As part of the Radiation Instrumentation & Calibration (RIC) Program, you'll coordinate essential operations including:

Procurement and inventory management
Logistics, shipping, and receiving
Documentation and compliance
Process improvement initiatives
Customer service and administrative support

You'll work alongside technical staff and partner organizations in a collaborative, safety-focused environment where your organizational skills and problem-solving abilities directly impact operational excellence.

This position is ideal for someone who:

Thrives on solving problems and coordinating diverse activities
Values attention to detail and process improvement
Enjoys supporting team success in a dynamic technical environment

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Strong communication skills (written, verbal, and interpersonal)
Ability to manage multiple priorities and execute complex processes
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel)
Understanding of business operations, quality standards, and safety protocols
Collaborative mindset with customer service orientation

Education/Experience: Position requires an Associate's Degree in a relevant field and two (2) years of relevant experience or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Desired Qualifications:

Knowledge of Laboratory policies and procedures. Basic knowledge of requirement drivers such as DOE orders, and federal regulations.
Knowledge of Laboratory business and operations systems and standard software applications.
Familiarity with radiation detection instrumentation
Familiarity with Laboratory Radiation Protection Programs.

Work Environment: Position may require working near sources of ionizing radiation and operation of motor vehicles.

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 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:

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.

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.

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 applicable 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 a disability accommodation, email applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505) 664-6947, opt. 3.

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