Description

Job Title ICP-MS Technologist / Research Technologist 1-2

Location Los Alamos, NM, US

Organization Name C-NR / Nuclear & Radiochemistry

Minimum Salary

Maximum Salary

What You Will Do

This position is open for external candidates only to apply.

The successful candidate will support operational and R&D efforts in the areas of stable and radioisotope measurements. Responsibilities include independent sample preparation, instrument operation, and data reduction. The candidate will operate quadrupole, high resolution, and multicollector inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometers (ICP-MS). The role also involves maintenance and repair of instruments and interaction with vendors and service technicians. The technologist will collaborate with team members across multiple projects supporting nuclear forensics, safeguards, treaty monitoring, and weapons programs.

This position will be filled at either the Technologist 1 or 2 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional responsibilities at the higher level may include report preparation, method development, and opportunities to engage with sponsors and colleagues outside of the laboratory.

Research Technologist 1: ($85,900 - $139,900)

Research Technologist 2: ($94,500 - $154,600)

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Research Technologist 1

• Demonstrated experience in inorganic mass spectrometry analysis using ICP-MS or related instrumentation (TIMS, AMS, SIMS)
• Experience preparing samples for isotopic analysis
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting laboratory equipment
• Experience performing mass spectrometry data collection and quality control evaluation
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to work in a collaborative, dynamic research environment
• Ability to obtain a Q clearance, which normally requires US citizenship

Additional Job Requirements for Research Technologist 2:

• Demonstrated ability to reduce and interpret isotopic and elemental data from inorganic mass spectrometry methods and prepare reports or presentations for stakeholders
• Experience developing analytical procedures

Education/Experience at lower level: 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/Experience at higher level: 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 with ICP-MS platforms including Q-ICP-MS, SF-ICP-MS, and/or MC-ICP-MS
• Experience with trace element or actinide analysis using inorganic mass spectrometry
• Analytical chemistry experience
• Experience working with radiological samples
• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining instrumentation and working with vendors

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

Work Environment:

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:

To be formally considered you must attach a cover letter that addresses the minimum and desired job requirements of this advertisement.

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