Research Technologist 1

About the role

Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking a highly motivated, self-driven Non-Destructive Assay (NDA) Technologist to join the NDA and Vault Operations group. The NDA Research Technologist 1 will report to a Field Execution and Technical Support (FETS) First Line Manager in the NDA-VO group, within the PRRO division. The NDA-VO FETS Group is responsible for a large variety of NDA processes and operates within multiple locations in the Plutonium Facility. This role supports important research and work execution directly impacting national security.

Responsibilities

• Assist other technologists, engineers, scientists and technicians to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot NDA equipment used for measuring special nuclear materials (SNM).
• Perform in-field measurements alongside Technicians and the FETS team, supporting Production and Decontamination and Decommissioning (D&D) projects.
• May act as a lead on/contribute to specific tasks that are part of a larger project.
• Keep current on the status of the NDA processes and technologies.
• Assist with NDA equipment repair and maintenance at the LANL Plutonium Facility.
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and completion of projects.

Requirements

Minimum Job Requirements

• NDA Methods: Demonstrated knowledge of NDA methods acquired by experience, certification and/or formal education.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong skills and initiative in organization, planning, teamwork, customer interactions, and interpersonal communications.
• Job Performance: Demonstrated ability to work productively on multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
• Compliance: Demonstrated experience in conducting scientific/engineering work while complying with ES&H requirements and using appropriate administrative controls, engineering controls, and personal protective equipment.
• Qualifications/Certifications: Ability to obtain and maintain Q-clearance and Human Reliability Program (HRP) certification; Fissionable Material Handler (FMH) certification; and job-specific worker qualifications.

Education/Experience

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.

Desired Qualifications

• Hazardous Work Environment Experience: Experience working with radioactive and/or other hazardous materials.
• NDA Software: Experience using any of the following NDA data acquisition/analysis software: INCC, FRAM, Maestro, Program Isotopic, SNAP, Peak Easy, Peak Doctor, GADRAS, or ISOCS.
• Current Q-clearance & HRP.

Work Location

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

Position Commitment

Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.