Bioanalytical Chemistry and Mass Spectrometry Post-Bachelor Student

What You Will Do

The Biochemistry and Biotechnology Group (B-TEK) in the Bioscience Division is seeking a motivated, enthusiastic post-bachelor candidate interested in performing research within the facets of mass spectrometry – especially proteomics, metabolomics, and lipid omics. The successful candidate will work with a team of scientists, technicians, and students on multiple projects ranging from characterizing chemical exposure to understanding biological effects of chemical and non‑chemical stressors, and developing bio‑sample analysis including method development, data acquisition, and data processing.

The candidate will be expected to contribute to different projects as needs arise and will be responsible for conducting research, reporting results to the team at weekly meetings, and, through on‑the‑job training, preparing peer‑reviewed publications, grant proposals, and attending seminars to broaden knowledge and network within LANL.

• General background in biology, chemistry, or analytical sciences.
• Ability to comfortably work independently and as part of a dynamic, interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and effectively execute new laboratory skills.
• Demonstrated competency with computers and software applications for word processing, data processing, and data visualization.
• Ability to maintain and record work performed, data obtained, and to write and follow detailed protocols.
• Ability to understand and present research results clearly and succinctly in both written and oral formats.
• Ability to work a minimum of 40 hours per week on a consistent schedule.
• Ability to manage time and see tasks to completion.

• Demonstrated experience with analytical techniques, particularly mass spectrometry and liquid chromatography.
• Demonstrated experience with biological sample preparation leading to quantitative or qualitative results.
• Knowledge of coding languages such as R or Python, other statistical data processing packages, or mass spectrometry data packages.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills through presentations at regional or national conferences and peer‑reviewed publications; desire to report work in peer‑reviewed publications and assist in the grant proposal process.

The work location for this position is onsite, located in Los Alamos, New Mexico.

• PPO or high deductible medical insurance with a large nationwide network
• Dental and vision insurance
• Free basic life and disability insurance
• Paid childbirth and parental leave
• Reward‑winning 401(k) with six percent matching and 3.5 percent annual increase
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs
• Extensive relocation packages for locations outside a 50 mile radius

Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, disability, pregnancy, or other protected status. The Laboratory is committed to making the workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and to providing reasonable accommodations upon request.