Research Tec 3

About the role

Join the best and brightest minds in the world at one of the most innovative and creative multidisciplinary research institutions engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. The work we do at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) matters to our country and the world.

Responsibilities

• Work in a team environment within LANL's nuclear facility to manufacture product, support material movement and support glove box operations.
• The majority of daily work is "hands-on" glove box work in support of plutonium processing.
• Processes at Los Alamos National Lab are performed using detailed operating procedures and work requires extensive knowledge and expertise following Conduct of Operations, nuclear criticality safety, material control and accountability, radiological safety and environmental compliance requirements.

Requirements

• Experience in one or more of the following: Technical work, such as chemical synthesis; chemical, biological, radiological materials handling; analytical procedures and methodology; materials characterization or testing; data acquisition systems; vacuum systems; pressure systems; solid-state electronic design and assembly; mechanical systems; etc.
• Specialized training and knowledge for working in hazardous environments such as those involving high explosives, radiological or fissile materials, accelerators, lasers, pulse power or high energy systems, etc.
• Ability to read drawings and schematics, use digital test equipment, data analysis, electromagnetic shielding, high-speed data acquisition systems and software, ultrafast timing techniques, etc.
• Ability to work effectively, conscientiously and professionally in a high-performance team environment that exhibits collaborative behavior.
• Ability to interact and communicate both written and orally, demonstrate experience interacting and communicating, and communicate findings and make recommendations.
• Strong organizational skills, including high attention to detail, analytical thinking, observation skills, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and adjust to changes.
• Demonstrated knowledge and implementation of required safety practices for work assignments, ability to follow safeguards & security procedures in accordance with the Laboratory's Integrated Safety and Security Management (ISSM) practices utilizing guidelines, training and procedures.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated senior level ability to work independently with both written and verbal instructions, procedures, plans and Laboratory requirements.
• Ability to perform complex tasks independently in a related technical specialty and exercise independent judgment.
• Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of computer systems and applications (Word/Excel/PowerPoint).
• Ability to pass and maintain required training, including formal training or experience machining a variety of materials with lathes, mills, drill presses, saws, and other industrial apparatus.
• Experience working with radioactive and other hazardous materials.
• Expert understanding of in-process inspection techniques and technologies.
• Knowledge in computers, computer programming, and / or software applications used in R&D job function.
• Active DOE Q Clearance.
• Active HRP certification.

Skills

• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively, conscientiously and professionally in a high-performance team environment that exhibits collaborative behavior.
• Communication: Demonstrated experience interacting and communicating both written and orally.
• Safety: Demonstrated knowledge and implementation of required safety practices for work assignments.
• Computer Proficiency: Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of computer systems and applications (Word/Excel/PowerPoint).
• Technical Expertise: Ability to pass and maintain required training.

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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