Trace Analytical Chemistry Operations Support Specialist

What You Will Do

This position is open for external candidates only to apply.

This position is open for external candidates only to apply. The successful applicant will work as a member of the Trace Analytical Chemistry team in the Nuclear and Radiochemistry group (C-), reporting to the Team Leader. Duties of this position include but are not limited to: tracking action items; formatting and distributing internal and external correspondence; maintaining electronic and hard-copy files;

coordinating calendars, schedules, and meetings logistics; and participating on special projects. The selected individual will provide support to the team as a Designated Procurement Representative (DPR). The selected candidate will also assist with inventory management tasks and consumable tracking, including the organization and storage of consumables in a warehouse. The selected candidate will also perform sample management assistance for operations involving the receipt, storage, protection, and issuance of over 12,000 samples.

• Demonstrated experience working effectively under pressure of deadlines and interruptions, adapting to changing needs and priorities, 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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)

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.

• 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.

Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks.

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…