Research Technologist

Position: Research Technologist 3
** What You Will Do*
* The Advanced Technology Group (NEN-2) conducts research, development, training and operations in the application of passive and active nuclear measurement techniques, as well as radiography. Applications of primary interest to the group include nuclear criticality safety, nuclear weapons, nuclear emergency response programs and nuclear energy. NEN-2 conducts nuclear criticality research supporting basic science in nuclear chain-reacting systems and contributing to nuclear data validation, criticality safety validation, and performance of novel materials or reactor concepts.  

A key component of the NEN-2 mission is to teach a wide variety of personnel how to safely handle, detect, characterize, and manage nuclear materials. NEN-2 staff members conduct classes in criticality safety, nuclear materials handling methods, and nuclear instrumentation. NEN-2 works closely with NCERC Facility Operations (NCERC-FO) and Mission Support and Test Services, LLC (MSTS) at the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) to execute unique nuclear critical and subcritical experiments at the National Criticality Experiments Research Center (NCERC).

As a Research Technologist Level 3 in NEN-2, you may:

+ Operate, support, maintain, and troubleshoot/repair a variety of radiation detection equipment, both gamma-ray and neutron based.

+ Operate, support, maintain, and troubleshoot/repair a variety of low-to-high energy radiography instruments.

+ Qualify as a Certified Fissile Material Handler (FMH) to perform hand-on experimental operation with significant quantities of Special Nuclear Material (SNM)

+ Qualify as a Certified Fissile Material Handler (FMH) Person-in-Charge (PIC) to assume first line supervisory responsibility for hand-on experimental operation with significant quantities of SNM

+ Support NEN-2 scientists/engineers and trainees in doing experiments or conducting training at LANL and/or NCERC

+ Mentor and lead other technologists, technicians and personnel in safe work execution.

+ Maintain, design, and build instrumentation and equipment for use in radiation detection or radiography

+ Learn the principles and practice of radiation measurements, radiography or nuclear criticality safety and develop subject-matter expertise at least one core technique or technology

+ Sustain and improve the work authorization and work execution for NEN-2 operations

** What You Need*
* ** Minimum

Job Requirements:

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* + Demonstrated experience with radiation detection instrumentation or radiography instruments, for example, installation, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, or analysis of experimental data or demonstrated experience working successfully in a Hazard Category 2 Nuclear Facility

+ Demonstrated experience with hands-on technical work, for example, use of hand tools, machining, device fabrication or assembly, electronics, computer networking, etc.

+ Demonstrated experience organizing technical work, for example, coordination with other entities, purchases, shipping, equipment, labs, schedules

+ Ability to formulate and implement innovative approaches and solutions to problems

+ Demonstrated experience working successfully in a high consequence environment that demands excellent attention to detail, conduct of operations, and safe work practices.

** Education/

Experience:

** Position requires a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution and 8 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

** Desired

Qualifications:

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* + Demonstrated experience with more than one major radiation detection or radiography technique.

+ Demonstrated experience with teaching, especially to audiences of various backgrounds.

+ Fissile material handling experience.

+ Strong computer skills, for example, data acquisition, experiment control, programming, or data management.

+ Ability and inclination to contribute to a wide range of basic-research and mission-science programs as needs and opportunities evolve with time.

+ An active DOE Q clearance.

+ Ability to obtain and maintain Human Reliability Program certification.

** Essential Job Functions**  (can perform with…