Trace Analytical Chemistry Operations Support Specialist

About the Role

The successful applicant will work as a member of the Trace Analytical Chemistry team in the Nuclear and Radiochemistry group (C-NR), reporting to the Team Leader.

Responsibilities

• Track action items
• Format and distribute internal and external correspondence
• Maintain electronic and hard-copy files
• Coordinate calendars, schedules, and meeting logistics
• Participate in special projects
• Provide support to the team as a Designated Procurement Representative (DPR)
• Assist with inventory management tasks and consumable tracking, including organization and storage of consumables in a warehouse
• Perform sample management assistance for operations involving the receipt, storage, protection, and issuance of over 12,000 samples

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience working effectively under pressure of deadlines and interruptions, adapting to changing needs and priorities, and following multiple tasks to completion
• Experience assisting in the analysis, design, and/or implementation of business, operational, and/or programmatic initiatives to promote and ensure organizational objectives
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team environment, working independently, demonstrating initiative, as well as fine-tuned skills in organizing, prioritizing, and following through to completion multiple projects with frequent interruptions under strict deadlines and changing priorities
• Experience providing day-to-day professional staff support while maintaining progress on long-term tasks
• Proven ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
• Demonstrated experience working independently while maintaining excellent quality in daily operational work
• Commitment to consistent on-site attendance

Qualifications

Position requires an Associates Degree in a relevant field and two years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Work Location

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

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)

Additional Details

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China (including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau), the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, including Los Alamos National Laboratory.

This position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks. The Laboratory maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

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 role is 1 year.