DescriptionJob Title Analytical Research Technologist 1
Location Los Alamos, NM, US
Organization Name Q-5/High Explosives Science and Technology Group
Minimum Salary 87800
Maximum Salary 143000
What You Will Do This position is open for external candidates only to apply. The successful candidate will work with the Fundamental Explosives Analysis & Research Team to execute our diverse mission of analyzing the properties of high explosive materials for groups across Los Alamos. Our team primarily focuses on a core set of techniques, periodically developing new methodologies and onboarding new instrumentation/techniques.
What You Need Minimum Job Requirements: - Experience with following basic wet-chemistry transformations with aqueous or nonaqueous solvents, like pH adjustment, filtering, weighting, and centrifugation.
- Experience with thermogravimetric techniques (DSC, TGA)
- Experience with instrument troubleshooting, repair, and manufacturer interaction.
- Experience in working independently and within a team environment
- Demonstrated knowledge of safe chemical working standards
- Fluent in common software packages including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Origin.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- The ability to get a Q-clearance
Desired Qualifications: - Familiarity with liquid chromatography techniques: LC-MS and GPC/SEC
- Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering
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.
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: - Please send a cover letter addressing how you meet all the required and desired skills when applying for the position. A current C.V. with the minimum following information/sections is also required: Educational background, degree dates, GPA with scale; Work experience; Competitive honors; Relevant extracurricular activities; Peer-Reviewed Publications; Non-peer-reviewed Publications; References.
- Only complete applications with a cover letter and C.V. will be considered. References will not be contacted without permission from the applicant. For additional technical inquiries, contact Ben Davis at [email protected]
Where You Will Work Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
- 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 Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2 . Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance, and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.
*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.
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. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Employment Status Full Time
Appointment Type Regular
Regular
Contact DetailsContact Name Robinson, Loren
Email
[email protected] Work Telephone
