Analytical Chemistry Technician

Position: Analytical Chemistry Technician 3/4
** 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.

The successful applicants will routinely work with   technicians, technologists and scientists in a production-oriented   environment focused on characterization of actinide residues.  The successful applicant is expected to   contribute to process improvements to help maximize the efficiency of   chemistry resources in support of the production mission.

** This position will be filled at either the Research   Technician 3 or 4 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.*
* ** Research Technician 3**   **$66,100-$103,600*
* The successful candidate will:

+ Conduct technical work in the associated facilities, as   directed by or discussed with supervisor.

+    Work with nuclear material in glove boxes and hoods

+    Be detail oriented in record keeping

+    Follow written procedures and suggest process improvements   where applicable.

+    Perform duties with limited direct supervision.

+    The technician will 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.

** Research Technician 4    $72,800-$115,400*
* In addition to the duties outlined above, the (Research   Technician
4) will be required to:

+ Perform routine tasks with limited supervision and   demonstrable ability to perform non-routine tasks under supervision.

+    Work with line, program and facilities personnel as   appropriate for the conduct of the technical work.

** What You Need*
* ** Minimum

Job Requirements:

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* Minimum

Job Requirements for Research Technician 3:

+ Willingness and ability to work in a chemistry laboratory setting with corrosive and hazardous chemicals.

+   Willingness and ability to work with nuclear material.

+   Experience following procedures, including being able to read documented procedures and reduce them to laboratory practice.

+   Demonstrated ability to complete supervisor directed and defined assignments with limited direct supervision.

+   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 US citizenship.

If the candidate does not have an associate's degree, then this position requires a high school diploma and 5 years of relevant experience.

** Additional

Job Requirements for Research Technician 4:*
* In addition to the

Job Requirements outlined above, qualification at the Research Technician 4 level requires:

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

+   Demonstrated robust organizational skills and attention to detail.

If the candidate does not have an associate's degree, then this position requires a high school diploma and 7 years of relevant experience.

** Research Technician 3

Education Required:

** An associate's degree in a field and three years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

** Research Technician 4

Education Required:

** An associate's degree in a field and five of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

** Desired

Qualifications:

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* + Experience working in a nuclear facility.

+   Fissile Material Handler

+   Experience working in a highly regulated work environment.

+   Experience using various personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirator work

+   Use of laboratory information management system (LIMS/LANMAS) software for sample tracking.

+   Experience operating analytical instrumentation

+   Experience performing technical work within a quality assurance and quality control program

+   Experience procuring laboratory supplies, chemicals, and…