Process & Sampling Technician 2/3

About the role

Join Los Alamos National Laboratory and support the National Science and Security Mission as a metrologist in the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) Metrology Program and Calibration Laboratory (MP&CL). The MP&CL is an ISO 17025 accredited calibration laboratory providing traceable calibrations and metrology program support to LANL programs and organizations.

Responsibilities

Calibration technicians are responsible for performing and documenting calibrations in one or more assigned calibration areas (e.g. dimensional, electrical, and physical).

Depending on the level, responsibilities may include:

• Performing simple to moderately complex measurement and test equipment calibrations in limited assigned area/s using established procedures
• Providing support of accreditation, bench operability, and/or quality control efforts
• Applying calibration experience to collaboratively solve calibration issues and equipment troubleshooting

Requirements

Demonstrated experience performing physical calibrations in a government calibration laboratory, commercial calibration laboratory, or a company that calibrates M&TE that it owns.

Demonstrated familiarity of calibration concepts, requirements, and processes.

Experience in following administrative, quality, and technical procedures.

Ability to work independently and as part of a collective team.

Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE "Q" Clearance, which normally requires U.S. Citizenship.

Qualifications

Process and Sampling Technician 2: High School Diploma and a minimum of 3 years related experience or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Process and Sampling Technician 3: Associate's Degree and 3 years of experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Additional qualifications for Process and Sampling Technician 3:

• Experience performing calibrations in a laboratory environment with an ability to adjust M&TE
• Strong understanding of the major elements of a calibration
• Familiarity in monitoring calibration equipment trends to identify performance issues
• Familiarity with measurement uncertainties, Test Uncertainty Ratios, and guard banding principles
• Demonstrated ability to mentor less experienced personnel
• Demonstrated knowledge of ISO17025 quality and technical requirements necessary to support A2LA accreditation activities

Skills

Desired skills include:

• Ability to go on occasional domestic travel
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of Indysoft or other calibration-related Laboratory Information Management Systems

Benefits

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 maternity 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)

Pay

Salary ranges:

• Process and Sampling Technician 2: $54,900 - $84,300
• Process and Sampling Technician 3: $60,500 - $93,600

Schedule

The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.