Description

Job Title Analytical Chemistry Laboratory Technician 3

Location Los Alamos, NM, US

Organization Name C-AAC / Actinide Analytical Chemistry

Minimum Salary 66100

Maximum Salary 103600

What You Will Do

The C-AAC (Actinide Analytical Chemistry) Group within Chemistry Division has multiple positions available for a Research Technician 3. These positions serve the Laboratory's core national security mission areas of weapons science and threat reduction.

The successful candidates will work on one of several teams that perform nuclear material handling, disposition, movement, and chemical analysis. Routine work will involve the preparation and chemical analysis of plutonium samples using numerous analytical techniques. The selected candidate will support the chemical analysis of plutonium metal and other actinide containing materials, as well as assist with data logging and reporting, instrument upkeep, glove changes, bag outs, and other tasks as needed to maintain analytical chemistry functionality in nuclear facilities.

Work will require specialized training and qualification to handle Special Nuclear Material (plutonium and uranium) in secured buildings. Work takes place in gloveboxes and hoods and will require special PPE and respirators for certain activities

This position serves the Laboratory's core national security mission areas of weapons science and threat reduction.

Research Technician 3

• Prepare reagents and perform general lab tasks, including extensive sample preparation
• Dissolution of actinide materials
• Operate instruments for actinide analyses
• Read, interpret and execute detailed operating procedures and process documentation
• Complete and maintain extensive radiological laboratory training requirements
• Work in a team environment
• Work with radioactive materials in gloveboxes in a nuclear facility
• Maintain high standards of conduct of operations and operational discipline
• Maintain accurate laboratory records, data sheets, and documentation in accordance with quality

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Experience working in a chemistry laboratory setting with corrosive and hazardous chemicals.
• Experience working in a laboratory environment
• Knowledge of implementation of required safety, security, and quality assurance practices for the work assignment, including calibration concepts and protocols.
• Ability to work successfully in a team environment and exhibit collaborative behavior.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment, including a full-face respirator.
• Ability to obtain a Q clearance, which usually requires US citizenship.
• Ability and willingness to perform work in a rigorously controlled work environment utilizing the principles of formality of operations and work authorization.
• Ability to follow procedures and guidelines in accordance with stringent quality assurance and quality control requirements.
• Demonstrated experience with data collection, record keeping and report generation

Education/Experience: Position requires an Associate's degree and three years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

DOE Order 426.2 a : Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working in a nuclear facility.
• Experience working in a highly regulated work environment.
• Experience using various personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirator work.
• Knowledge of DOE Conduct of Operations and safety/security requirements for nuclear/radiological facilities
• Active Q clearance
• DOE Human Reliability Program approval
• Certified as a Fissionable Material Handler
• Familiarity with the LANMAS database

Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation) :

Ability to hear in a normal range (500 to 3000 hz); Standing; Bending; Climbing stairs; Use of both hands, arms, legs feet; Lifting 20-30 pounds.

Work Environment:

Work near sources of ionizing radiation, safety glasses or eye protection, face shield or facial protection, mask or respirator, gloves or hand protection, safety shoes or protective footgear.

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

Work Schedule: This position may require extended hours which could involve working a shift schedule. Employees may be eligible for shift differential pay when assigned by their manager. Shift assignments are at the discretion of the manager.

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. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.

Note to Applicants:

For full consideration, please submit a comprehensive resume and cover letter indicating your relevant experience to the job requirements and desired qualifications.

While the posted salary range for this position is broad, it is highly unusual for selected applicants to be hired at the top end of the range and more common for selected candidates to grow into the full salary band over time .

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-as well as citizens of 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, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Employment Status Full Time

Appointment Type Regular

Regular