Graduate Student

Requirements

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Complete employment application For Los Alamos National Laboratory
• Include:
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• High School transcripts
• College transcripts (if applicable)
• GPA: 3.0 minimum (HS or college)
• Complete Enrollment application at Santa Fe Community College
• Enrolled in Engineering Machining Technology AAS degree
• Full-time student status at SFCC (12-18 credits)
• Minimum WorkKeys scores:
• Workplace Documents: 3
• Applied Math: 3
• Graphic Literacy: 3
• Eligible for Q-level DOE security clearance
• U.S. citizenship required

Qualifications

Desired Qualifications:

• Computer skills:
• Mechanically inclined
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams

Training/Certifications

Successful candidates will be expected to complete the Laboratory's SMM Qualification Program upon hire.

Education/Experience

High school diploma or equivalent required. Completion of the AAS degree program in 2 consecutive years with a 3.0 GPA as determined by SFCC academic process.

Benefits

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.