Research Technologist 1/2

What You Will Do:

This position will be filled at the Research Technologist 1/ Research Technologist 2, 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.

The accelerator components produced at LANL will become part of the Scorpius accelerator located at the Principle Underground Laboratory for Subcritical Experiments (PULSE) facility at Nevada National Security Sites (NNSS). This position may include some travel to NNSS or to other participating laboratories or vendors.

Research Technologist 1 ($87,800.00 - $143,000.00)

As an Research Technologist for the Advanced Sources and Detectors (ASD) Project, you will work to assemble and test Inductive Voltage Adder (IVA) Cells Team, Scorpius Accelerator Cells (SACs) Teams, Scorpius Accelerator Cells (SACs) Accessories team, and Lower Electronics Assemblies (LEA) Team. In addition, you will help to improve procedures, prepare assembly part kits, operate high-voltage test bed equipment, and work with engineers and scientists to review testing data.

Research Technologist 2 ($96,600.00 - $158,000.00)

In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, at this level may provide directions to technicians. Able to work independently and as part of a team. Utilizes engineering and computer technology to accomplish work.

Job Duties:

As an ASD Engineering technologist, you will be responsible for the following:

• Fabrication, assembly, and testing of Accelerator components.
• • Work closely with the lead production engineer on work associated with assembly.
  • Work with other production teams as well as deployed safety personnel.
  • Ensure components have been inspected and staged, ready for use.
  • Ensure quality assurance
  • Look for opportunities to enhance the assembly process.
• Work with the technical team to coordinate opportunities and efficiencies between the subsystems.
• Provide maintenance support for major personnel and equipment.
• Work closely with technicians and engineers from our own and other assembly teams within the facility.
• Interact and collaborate effectively with internal and external colleagues at the team, group, division, and laboratory levels.
• Complete all training in a reasonable time.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Research Technologist 1

• Basic knowledge of drawings and GD&T.
• Basic knowledge of SolidWorks and Creo to design and fabricate components.
• Experience assembling and disassembling parts from drawings and procedures.
• Knowledge of common lab test equipment: digital multi-meters, profilometers, oscilloscopes, power supplies, etc.
• Familiar with vacuum systems (KF flanges, CF flanges, roughing pumps, and turbomolecular pumps) and leak detection.
• Swagelok, plumbing NPT for PVC pipe fitting, and ANSI and metric threads.
• Knowledge in the area of practice acquired by experience, certification and/or formal education.
• Knowledge of scientific principles, experimental processes, mathematical formulas, computations and data gathering methods.
• Demonstrated knowledge of standard principles, concepts and techniques in area of technical specialty.
• Some knowledge of industry, regulatory, DOE/National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) complex codes, standards and criteria pertinent to the particular area of research.
• Moderate level of supervising some portion of research projects.

Research Technologist 2

In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires the following:

• Demonstrate leading assembly and integration of accelerator components.
• Demonstrate performing leak detection using helium and mass spectrometry.
• Demonstrate identifying and documenting non-conformances (NCRs) to ensure quality requirements are met.
• Demonstrate in planning and executing critical lifts.
• Demonstrate mentoring and training other technologists in the procedures or tools of assembly.
• Demonstrated depth of knowledge in the area of practice acquired by experience, certification and/or formal education.
• Demonstrated knowledge of scientific principles, experimental processes, mathematical formulas, computations and data gathering methods.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Laboratory procedures, standards and guides.
• Demonstrated knowledge of industry, regulatory, DOE/National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) complex codes, standards and criteria pertinent to the particular area of research.
• Demonstrated technical leadership in area of expertise.
• Demonstrated supervision of projects and personnel as part of a larger project or program.

Educational Requirements:

Research Technologist 1

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.

Research Technologist 2

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

• Current forklift and crane certification.
• Experience working with drawings and procedures.
• Understanding disciplined operations.
• Knowledge of accelerator systems and components.

Direction

• Supervision Received
• Reports to the ASD group leader.

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:

*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.