Research Tec ; Research Technician

What You Will Do

Join the best and brightest minds in the world at one of the most innovative and creative multidisciplinary research institutions engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. The work we do at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) matters to our country and the world. 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 daily work is "hands‑on" glove box work in support of plutonium processing. Processes at Los Alamos National Lab are performed using detailed operating procedures and work requires extensive knowledge and expertise following Conduct of Operations, nuclear criticality safety, material control and accountability, radiological safety and environmental compliance requirements.

• Performing manufacturing operations in one or more of the following areas: metal processing (furnace operations), metal recovery (aqueous operations), vacuum equipment operation, mechanical assembly, leak testing, equipment troubleshooting and equipment maintenance
• Adhering to all Laboratory and industry regulatory guidance and governance specific to installation, repair, and maintenance. Such as working under specific and detailed instructions, established procedures, processes, requirements or specifications.
• Safely handle radioactive and hazardous materials in glove boxes; perform glove box bag outs and glove changes in a respirator; follow Detailed Operating Procedures and follow formality of operations for conducting work in a Nuclear Facility; protect nuclear materials and classified information in a secure environment; perform transactions on the LANMAS computer system and conduct activities in accordance with environmental regulations.
• Providing general process and operational support, including nuclear criticality safety, material control and accountability, glove box maintenance, radiological protection, and waste minimization and management.
• Participating in the development and implementation of new processes and procedures
• Ensuring all work, materials, processes, and final product meet quality specifications and are completed according to established requirements
• Collaborating with other facility representatives as required to support the safety/reliability of equipment/systems
• Writing and maintaining records, following detailed operating procedures and integrated work documents, writing concise progress reports, and interacting with support organizations
• Building strong partnerships and interactive communications to ensure processing equipment and experiments are operated safely in accordance with Group, Facility and Laboratory policies and procedures

Experience in one or more of the following:

• Technical work, such as chemical synthesis; chemical, biological, radiological materials handling; analytical procedures and methodology; materials characterization or testing; data acquisition systems; vacuum systems; pressure systems; solid‑state electronic design and assembly; mechanical systems; etc.
• Specialized training and knowledge for working in hazardous environments such as those involving high explosives, radiological or fissile materials, accelerators, lasers, pulse power or high energy systems, etc.
• Test and design, such as reading drawings and schematics, using digital test equipment, data analysis, electromagnetic shielding, high‑speed data acquisition systems and software, ultrafast timing techniques, etc.

• Ability to work effectively, conscientiously and professionally in a high‑performance team environment that exhibits collaborative behavior.

• Demonstrated experience interacting and communicating both written and orally.
• Ability to proactively work to assist others in achieving the organization's objectives. Ability to communicate findings and make recommendations.

• Possess high attention to detail including strong organizational skills, analytical thinking, observation skills and problem‑solving skills. Proven ability to…