Radiological Control Technician

Job Overview

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is looking for skilled Radiological Control Technicians (RCTs) to join the Radiation Protection (RP) Division. RCTs support a wide variety of work activities across a broad range of facilities and can learn new skills and expand their expertise in the identification and understanding of radiological hazards and controls. LANL RCTs implement radiation protection requirements and work independently on challenging projects requiring collaboration with multiple work groups.

Assignments can involve activities in varying work environments and weather conditions. This is a great opportunity to further your career in the Radiation Protection field while contributing directly to national security.

As an RCT 4, you will provide direct support to field implementation of the Radiation Protection Program through the execution of radiological job coverage, workplace surveys, and documentation of radiological data. You will assist and mentor less experienced RCTs in the execution of radiation monitoring, contamination control, emergency response, and the implementation of radiation work permits and other work documents.

As an RCT 5, in addition to the responsibilities of the RCT 4 level, you may serve as the primary Radiation Protection point of contact for assisting in job planning, coordinating resources, and resolving issues for radiological work activities. You will also provide technical leadership of less experienced RCTs and ensure compliance with radiological procedures.

• Experience providing radiological support for moderate and high‑hazard radiological work.
• Senior‑level technical knowledge in radiation protection principles and practices and ability to implement those principles in at least one area of health physics (e.g., accelerators, reactors, actinides).
• Senior‑level experience in radiation monitoring, personnel exposure control, and other radiation protection activities.
• Demonstrated experience and outstanding skills conceptualizing and communicating major elements of radiological safety/protection to all levels of personnel.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment such as respiratory protection, safety glasses, and anti‑contamination clothing.
• Senior‑level experience and demonstrated skill in conducting research, investigating alternative solutions, and recommending solutions to problems affecting radiological safety/protection.
• Advanced ability to provide technical leadership to other technicians.
• Experience coordinating activities at very high levels of complexity.
• Senior‑level technical ability in at least several health physics areas (e.g., air monitoring, accelerator instrumentation, software development, applied health physics).
• Experienced in implementing improvement actions and ensuring ongoing performance.
• Senior‑level skill in using computer‑based office applications such as e‑mail and word processing.

• Serve as the primary Radiation Protection point of contact for assisting in job planning, coordinating resources, and resolving issues for radiological work activities.
• Provide technical leadership of less experienced RCTs, ensuring compliance with radiological procedures.
• All qualification, skills, knowledge, and experience are expected to be performed at an advanced level.

• RCT 4: High school diploma and a minimum of 5 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
• RCT 5: High school diploma and a minimum of 6 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. Additional training, certification, and/or education may be expected.
• DOE O.426.2A requires a high school diploma.

• PPO or high‑deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• 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…