Mass Spectrometry Laboratory Research Technologist

Position: Mass Spectrometry Laboratory Research Technologist 1
** What You Will Do*
* The Actinide Analytical Chemistry (C-AAC) Group within Chemistry Division is looking for a Research Technologist to join the Mass Spectrometry team. The position serves the Laboratory's core national security mission areas of weapons science and threat reduction.

The successful applicant will perform analytical chemistry separations and analysis for the characterization of actinide materials. The work involves hands-on processing and subsequent analysis of actinide materials using multi-collector instrumentation. The successful candidate should be familiar with chemical laboratory operations.

** Research Technologist 1*
* + Perform analytical chemistry techniques: i.e. reagent preparation, sample handling, actinide separations

+   Operate TIMS/ICPMS instruments

+   Ability to work in glove boxes and hoods with radioactive materials in a nuclear facility

+   Follow approved written procedures and guidelines

+   Communicate effectively with a wide range of personnel from varying fields and with different levels of technical training

+   Work in a team environment

+   Work to QA/QC methods and protocols

+   Provide high quality analytical chemistry results

** What You Need*
* ** Minimum

Job Requirements:

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* + Knowledge of and experience with TIMS and/or ICPMS measurement techniques or sample preparation

+   Experience working in a laboratory environment

+   Willingness and capability to perform hands-on operations with nuclear material

+   Demonstrated work experience in a team environment while exhibiting collaborative behavior

+   Ability to obtain a DOE Q clearance, which usually requires US citizenship

** Education/

Experience:

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* Position requires a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution and 2 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

** DOE Order 426.2*
* ** a** :
Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent.

** Desired

Qualifications:

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* + Demonstrated experience or specialized training for working with radioactive or nuclear materials in an open front hood or glovebox

+   Advanced knowledge and experience in radiological contamination monitoring and control

+   Demonstrated ability to follow formal standard operating procedures under conduct of operations

+   Experience in procurement, assembly, and troubleshooting instrumentation

+   Experience working with TIMS, MC-ICP-MS, or Gas Mass Spectrometer

+   Experience supporting or performing laboratory activities including research, development, sample preparation or sample analysis

+   Active Q clearance

** Work Environment:*
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* Work Location:

** The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

** Position commitment:
** Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 2 years.

** Note to Applicants:*
* ** Along with your resume, please include a detailed cover letter explaining how you meet each of the minimum requirements and any of the desired qualifications. Please also provide your current contact information.*
* ** While the posted salary range for this position is broad, it is highly unusual for selected applicants to be hired at the top end of the range and more common for selected candidates to grown into the full salary band over time.*
* Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories…