Research Technologist 1/2
Los Alamos National Laboratory · Los Alamos, NM · 5 days ago
Analyst$88k–$143k/yrFull-time
About the role
The Chemistry Division's Actinide Analytical Chemistry Group (C-AAC) is seeking chemical laboratory technologists. Our capabilities serve the Laboratory's core national security mission areas of weapons science and threat reduction.
Responsibilities
- Conduct technical work in the associated facilities independently, as directed by their supervisor, after completion of initial qualification
- Work with nuclear material in gloveboxes and hoods
- Perform waste management support in CMR and RLUOB
- Be detail oriented in record keeping
- Perform pH, nitrate, chemical oxygen on demand, and radiological screening of aqueous solutions
- Understand and adhere to all Laboratory and industry regulatory guidance and governance specific to the work and work area to which assigned
- Protect and maintain sensitive or classified information
Requirements
- Experience working in nuclear facilities
- Experience working with corrosive and hazardous material
- Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail
- Computer skills including use of Microsoft office products
- Good communication skills
- Experience working in a team environment
- Experience working in a highly regulated work environment
- Experience using various personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirator work
- Ability to obtain a Q clearance, which normally requires US citizenship
Qualifications
- Education Required: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution and 2 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
- Education Required: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution and 5 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
- Desired Qualifications: Experience working with Plutonium. Glovebox worker experience in a nuclear facility. Experience working under an NQA-1 or equivalent quality assurance program.