Research Technician 4/5

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

• Perform chemical processing; metal processing (furnace operations); materials science; material processing; leak testing; mechanical assembly; mechanical operations, vacuum equipment operation, special nuclear material operations; equipment troubleshooting and equipment maintenance;
• Safely handle radioactive materials and chemicals in glove boxes; perform glove box bag outs and glove changes in a respirator;
• Follow Detailed Operating Procedures and follow formality of operations for conducting work in a Nuclear Facility;
• Protect nuclear materials and classified information in a secure environment;
• Perform transactions on the LANMAS computer system and conduct activities in accordance with environmental regulations.

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.
• Test and design, such as reading drawings and schematics, using digital test equipment, data analysis, electromagnetic shielding, high-speed data acquisition systems and software, ultrafast timing techniques, etc.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree and 5 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Skills

• Mechanical Systems & Tools
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Organizational Skills
• Safety
• Computer Proficiency
• Technical Expertise

Benefits

• 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)

Pay

• Research Tech 4: $72,800 - $ 115,400
• Research Tech 5: $87,800 - $143,000

Schedule

• This position may require 24/7 coverage, which could involve working a shift/weekend schedule.

Location

This position will be located in Los Alamos, NM.

Additional Information

• Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2.
• Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level).
• The selected applicants will be subject to a federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matters.
• 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.