Research Technician

What You Will Do

This position will be filled at either the Research Tec 2 or Research Tec 3 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.

The Plutonium Supply and Disposition Division within the Weapons Production Directorate at Los Alamos National Laboratory (TRIAD) is looking for an exceptional Operations Support Specialist 1/2 to join the ARIES Group (PSD-3). Our diverse workforce enjoys a collegial work environment focused on creative problem solving, where everyone's opinions and ideas are considered.

As a technician, you will work in a team environment within LANL s nuclear facility to manufacture product, support material movement and support glove box operations. The majority of the daily work is "hands-on" glovebox work in support of plutonium processing. Processes at Los Alamos National Laboratory are performed in PF-4 using Detailed Operating Procedures (DOPs) and Integrated Work Documents (IWDs) to produce quality products.

This position requires knowledge and experience using Conduct of Operations, nuclear criticality safety, material control and accountability, radiological safety, and environment compliance requirements. Work directly relates to national security objectives, requiring the individual to protect and maintain sensitive or classified information. The job will require a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance and enrollment in the Human Reliability Program (HRP).

Research Tec 2 $ 53,700 - $82,500

• Perform several tasks that could include manufacturing operations in the areas of plutonium processing, metal processing, casting, vacuum equipment operations, welding, mechanical assembly, leak testing, equipment troubleshooting and equipment maintenance.
• Use a variety of bench-top equipment and ensure all work, materials, processes, and final product meet quality specifications and are completed according to established requirements.
• Work with radioactive and hazardous materials.
• Responsible for writing and maintaining records, following detailed operating procedures and integrated work documents, writing concise progress reports, and interacting with support organizations and performing transactions on the nuclear material tracking computer system.
• The successful candidate will know general knowledge of mechanical systems and have experience working to technical specifications or procedures as well as clean-room experience and pressure vessel operation (and maintenance).

Research Tec 3 $ 64,700 - $101,400

In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, at this level you will:

• Collaborate with other facility representatives as required to support the safety/reliability of equipment/systems.
• Be required to safely handle radioactive materials/items inside the plutonium facility and perform the necessary nuclear material accountability transactions.
• The ideal candidate will have a general knowledge of Conduct of Operations, Inventory Management, and Quality Assurance.
• Have a general knowledge of robotic functionality and operations and experience with mechanical tools such as an electro-hydraulic press is preferred.
• Be responsible for writing and maintaining records, following detailed operating procedures and integrated work documents, writing progress reports, interacting with support organizations, and performing transactions on the nuclear material tracking computer system.

Minimum

Job Requirements:

Job Requirements for Research Tec 2

Mechanical Systems & Tools:

• Experience in one or more of the following: mechanical systems, hand tools, power tools, instrumentation, measurement tools, welding technology, welding experience, x-ray machines, vacuum systems, industrial chemicals, and PPE.
• Demonstrated knowledge in one or more of the following: radiography, using linear accelerators, vacuum equipment systems operation, pressure system operation, mechanical assembly, leak testing, equipment troubleshooting and maintenance.

Collaboration:

• Ability to work effectively, conscientiously and professionally in a high-performance team environment that…