Research Technologist ; Research Technologist

What You Will Do

At Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), we solve national security challenges through simultaneous excellence! The Plutonium Capability Transuranic Waste Management group’s (NPI-6) Acceptable Knowledge team is looking for a highly motivated Research Technologist to perform technical work requiring advanced knowledge in the areas of science or engineering. Projects will usually require technical depth and understanding and contribute to the development, implementation, and completion of project objectives.

NPI-6 provides ample opportunities to learn new skillsets while maintaining a supportive environment when challenges arise. Our team members comply with a variety of nuclear management related requirements; they work independently on challenging concurrent projects requiring close cooperation, adaptability, initiative, and willingness to provide support wherever needed to meet LANL National Security Mission.

• Mentor technicians and/or technologists 1s.
• Lead and review the activities of other employees.
• Check work through consultation and agreement versus formal review.
• Develop specifications for project implementation in area of specialty.
• Oversee work and postdoc or non-expert staff and verify that the end product meets expectations and requirements.

Minimum

Job Requirements:

Demonstrated record of safety and security compliance. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding/adherence to all Laboratory and industry regulatory guidance and governance specific to the work and work area to which assigned.

Skills: Experience in the development of techniques and the fulfillment of research goals. Experience contributing to the development of new principles and concepts, specifications for project implementation, and verifying that the end product meets expectations and requirements. Knowledge of scientific principles, experimental processes, mathematical formulas, computations and data gathering methods. Demonstrated knowledge of standard principles, concepts and techniques in area of technical specialty.

Leadership/Followership: Ability to work under collaborative direction and guidance toward predetermined goals and objectives. Experience supervising some portion of research projects, preparing research documentation, and providing peer-review of the documentation of other members of the team. Experience contributing to or co-authoring scientific publications.

Education: 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 426.2A: Requires High School Diploma (or equivalent, i.e., GED).

• Knowledge of TA-55 facility operations and NPI mission.
• Experience working within LANL policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of experience using Waste and Nuclear Materials Management databases such as Waste Characterization and Tracking System (WCATS), LAMCAS, and LANMAS.
• Familiarity or experience working in support of waste characterization, hazardous waste management (RCRA).
• Experience working in a Nuclear Facility.
• Knowledge of and/or experience with hazardous material shipping and the hazardous waste processes.
• An active Q clearance with HRP.

• For full consideration please provide a comprehensive resume that addresses the key requirements, job skills, and desired qualifications of the position.
• May occasionally require advanced PPE such as full‑face respirator (APR) and powered air purifying respirator (PAPR).
• 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 grow into the full salary band over time.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Work will occur in areas involving high consequences for safety, e.g., high explosives, high power lasers, high magnetic fields, accelerators, high energy capacitor banks, gas guns, radiological areas or X‑ray systems.
• Due to federal restrictions, certain individuals are prohibited from accessing facilities that…