Residue Management Technician 1​/2

What You Will Do

The Chemistry Division's Actinide Analytical Chemistry Group (C‑AAC) is seeking chemical laboratory technicians. Our capabilities serve the Laboratory's core national security mission areas of weapons science and threat reduction. We are seeking applicants who are committed to LANL's safety and security standards, can perform high quality work, provide excellent customer service, and possess good documentation and communication skills.

Successful applicants will routinely work to neutralize and absorb nuclear material while working with technicians, technologists and scientists in a production‑oriented environment focused on characterization of actinide residues.

This position will be filled at either the Research Technician 1 or 2 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.

• Conduct technical work in the associated facilities, as directly overseen by a supervisor.
• Work with nuclear material in glove boxes and hoods with direct supervision.
• Perform waste management support in CMR and RLUOB with direct supervision.
• Be detail oriented in record keeping.
• Perform duties with direct supervision.
• Perform work and follow procedures in accordance with all applicable safety and security practices in a nuclear facility.
• Work is directly related to national security objectives and requires the individual to protect and maintain sensitive or classified information.

• In addition to the duties outlined above, perform routine tasks with limited supervision.

• Willingness and ability to work in a chemistry laboratory setting with corrosive and hazardous chemicals.
• Willingness and ability to work with nuclear material.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Basic computer skills including use of Microsoft office products.
• Experience demonstrating good communication skills.
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Ability to obtain a Q clearance, which normally requires U.S. citizenship.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently with initiative and complete assignments with minimum direction.

• Experience working with hazardous materials.
• Experience working in a highly regulated work environment.
• Experience using various personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirator work.

Research Technician 1

Education Required:

Position requires a High School diploma or equivalent.

Research Technician 2

Education Required:

Position requires a High School diploma and a minimum of 3 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

DOE Order 426.2A:
Requires a High School Diploma.

Ability to hear in a normal range (500 to 3000 Hz); standing; bending; climbing stairs; use of both hands, arms, legs, feet; lifting 20‑30 pounds.

This position may require extended hours which could involve working a shift schedule. Employees may be eligible for shift differential pay when assigned by their manager. Shift assignments are at the discretion of the manager.

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

The position requires a Q clearance. Receipt of a Q clearance is a decision of the Federal Government and requires U.S. citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. The position may also require additional authorizations for access to classified information.

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), the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents, are prohibited from accessing…