Programmatic Facility Coordinator Research Technologist (Research Technologist 1/2)

Los Alamos National Laboratory

Los Alamos, NM

Apply

JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$87,800–$143,000 Per Year

SKILLS

Chemistry, Cleanroom, Construction, Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, Establish Priorities, Facilities Management, Facilities and Maintenance, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Laboratory, Maintenance Services, Mass Spectrometry, Operational Support, Operations Security (OPSEC), Organizational Skills, Preventative Maintenance, Project/Program Management, Property Maintenance, Requirements Management, Systems Maintenance, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Research, Technical Support, Tuition Fees, United States Citizen, Vision Plan, Water Treatment

LOCATION

Los Alamos, NM

POSTED

30+ days ago

What You Will Do

The successful applicant will be responsible for overseeing programmatic facility operations within the RC45 Clean Chemistry and Mass Spectrometry facility. This is a > 10,000 sq. ft. class 100/10,000 clean facility housing both chemistry and mass spectrometry laboratories. The Technologist will be responsible for ensuring that the facility is operating optimally and coordinating preventative/corrective maintenance and programmatic facility modifications/upgrades with the appropriate LANL organizations.

Research Technologist 1 ($87,800 - $143,000)
The Technologist will be responsible for developing requirements for programmatic system maintenance (UPS, generator, water treatment, etc.) and coordinating external vendor support where appropriate. The Technologist will also coordinate Clean Chemistry facility construction and upgrades in other facilities as needed (48/1, 48/8, 48/28, 48/107 and 3/2322). The Technologist will work closely with the Clean Chemistry Team Leader and First Line Managers to set priorities and schedules for facility work and will coordinate work with facility tenants to ensure programmatic work is minimally impacted. The Technologist will provide mechanical support to operational programs when appropriate. The Technologist will perform work and follow procedures in accordance with all applicable safety and security practices.

This work is related to nuclear security missions and is directly related to national security objectives, which requires the individual to protect and maintain sensitive or classified information. Occasional work exercises may require working extended hours. This position will be filled at either the Research Technologist 1 or 2 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 Technologist 2 ($96,600 - $158,000)
Responsibilities will extend to managing the initiation, planning, execution, and completion of all programmatic facility projects with minimal consultative direction.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Experience with and knowledge of facility infrastructure and systems
Experience interfacing with project management and maintenance organizations and providers
Experience developing programmatic requirements documents for facility systems
Experience coordinating facility maintenance efforts with building tenants
Experience supporting programmatic mechanical efforts
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to obtain a Q clearance, which normally requires US citizenship

Additional Job Requirements for Research Technologist 2:

Ability to work independently with initiative
Ability to provide day-to-day technical support while maintaining progress on long term tasks

Education/Experience at lower level:

Position requires a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution and 2 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Education/Experience at higher level:

Position requires a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution and 5 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Desired Qualifications:

Experience overseeing clean-room facilities
Familiarity with uninterrupted power supply systems and generators

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:

For full consideration, please submit a comprehensive resume and cover letter indication your relevant experience to the job requirements and desired qualifications. 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.

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.

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. 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.

About the Company

Los Alamos National Laboratory

Resume Resources

Free Resume Templates Free Resume Builder