This position is open for external candidates only to apply.
What You Will Do
This position is open for external candidates only to apply.
The Trace Analytical Chemistry Team (CTAC) in the Nuclear and Radiochemistry Group of the Chemistry Division is seeking an outstanding candidate with extensive experience developing and implementing systems to ensure compliance to Quality Assurance and Quality Control requirements. We are DOELAP and ISO17025 Accredited for our In Vitro Bioassay Project/Program and we are actively seeking assistance from this Trace Analytical Chemistry Quality Assurance Officer Project Leader 2 position to incorporate additional CTAC projects into our Quality Assurance and Quality Control program and Accreditations.
The Project Leader manages and ensures the timely completion of specific projects; establishes requirements for the project; defines and/or executes project deliverables, and schedules; oversees the project team in the planning, tracking, and execution of the project from initiation to completion. The customer may be an external body, such as a federal agency, or may be an internal organization within the Laboratory.
The Project Leader participates in the activities of Quality Assurance and provides input to quality assurance operations. Fully functioning professional. Provides resolutions to a diverse range of complex problems where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Failure to obtain results or erroneous judgments/recommendations would normally have serious results and may require substantial expenditure of resources to correct and/or achieve project goals. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Determines approach to solutions, plans schedule and arranges own activities in accomplishing objectives.
Safety and security are a primary responsibility for all Laboratory employees. Assures safety and security compliance, maintains required safety and security training, and makes safety and security an integral part of every task, including taking the necessary steps to stop work if continuing the job is unsafe or compromises security.
- Is responsible for successful completion of assigned project(s) within the approved scope, and schedule.
- Negotiates with program and line managers to ensure that resources are available to accomplish the work.
- Integrates moderately complex project work with other Laboratory priorities and commitments, including safety, security, environmental compliance, quality, contractor assurance, and business imperatives.
- Identifies potential project risks, developing risk mitigation strategies and corrective actions, and recommending risk acceptance/avoidance for all aspects of the project(s).
- Under limited direction, serves as the primary spokesperson to report project status and issues to the program manager and to LANL senior managers and workers.
- Understands and adheres to all Laboratory and regulatory guidance and governance specific to the project work.
- Fosters a mutually respectful and inclusive work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.
Job Duties related to Quality Assurance
- Participates in the development of procedures related to quality, data gathering and analysis, cause and corrective action determination, and process improvement activities.
- Serves as an Assessment Team member.
- Participates in the preparation and review of quality management programs and procedures in accordance with approved Laboratory policies, as assigned.
- Understands and adheres to Laboratory and industrial regulatory guidance and governance specific to quality assurance.
- Ensures quality assurance results, materials, processes and final products meet quality specific specifications and are completed according to established requirements.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
- Working knowledge of and experience in project management of work, including developing project plans, work breakdown structures, and work packages; managing to scope, and schedule, budget; and documenting baseline reports and change control actions.
- Working knowledge of regulatory and Laboratory requirements related to the assigned project.
- Experience in developing and nurturing effective internal customer relationships.
- Experienced ability to successfully plan, organize, lead, and monitor team efforts to completion.
- Experienced ability to interact effectively with all levels of personnel; building trust, gaining consensus, and resolving conflicts.
- Working knowledge and experience of quality assurance regulatory/contractual/technical documents
- Demonstrated experience in quality assurance program development and/or conducting formal assessments.
Education
Position requires a bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited institution and 5 years of directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications:
Work Environment:
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:
To be formally considered you must attach a cover letter that addresses the minimum and desired job requirements of this advertisement.
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.
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.L
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