Bioassay Research Technician 3/4 - Military Veterans

Job Title Bioassay Research Technician 3/4
Location Los Alamos, NM, US
Organization Name Nuclear & Radiochemistry (C-NR)
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This position will be filled at either the Research Technician 3/Research Technician 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. The Nuclear and Radiochemistry Group supports both operational missions and R&D efforts in bioassay, nuclear forensics, nuclear nonproliferation, safeguards, treaty monitoring, and weapons programs. Basic research is conducted in areas of radiochemistry, radiometric measurements, materials characterization, mass spectrometry, nuclear chemistry and physics, spectroscopy, and actinide chemistry. Programmatic work supported by C-NR includes maintenance and stewardship of the nuclear stockpile, nuclear forensics, international safeguards, nuclear non-proliferation, treaty monitoring, and bioassay monitoring. C-NR addresses immediate to long-term mission needs for sponsors, and has established capabilities and facilities for handling and characterizing radiological materials over a wide range of radioactivity levels. Current major sponsors include the Department of Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration, Strategic Partnerships (Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Justice, Department of State, and other federal agencies), and LANL institutional support. What You Will Do

Research Tec 3 $63,200 - $99,000
This position supports the in vitro Bioassay program, which monitors thousands of LANL workers for exposures to radioactive materials. This program allows LANL to continue it's mission of delivering scientific discoveries and technical breakthroughs while ensuring worker health and safety. The selected candidate will work in the Clean Chemistry Team of the Nuclear and Radiochemistry Group (C-NR). Responsibilities will include performing separation chemistry on a biological matrix (actinides from urine) following established procedures, maintaining Quality Assurance/Quality Control documentation and records, ordering, stocking, preparing reagents, labware cleaning and performing data entry and review. The selected candidate should be comfortable working with teammates and as guided by a supervisor.

Research Tec 4 $69,500 - $110,300
In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, at this level the selected candidate should be comfortable working independently and with teammates, with limited direct supervision. Work may occasionally include non-routine, exercise, and R&D samples.


What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Job Requirements for Research Tec 3:

• Demonstrated experience with laboratory work in chemistry or a related discipline (such as healthcare, geochemistry or biology).
• Proven ability to work in a chemistry laboratory setting with corrosive and hazardous chemicals.
• Demonstrated experience documenting work performed and good communication skills
• Along with your resume, you must include a detailed cover letter explaining how you meet each of the minimum requirements and any of the desired qualifications.

Additional Job Requirements for Research Tec 4:
In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:

• Demonstrated experience with sample preparation methods.
• Proven ability to work independently with initiative and complete assignments with minimum direction.
• Demonstrated experience following procedures, including being able to read documented procedures and reduce them to laboratory practice.
• Demonstrated experience ensuring work meets quality specifications.

Education/Experience for Research Tec 3: Position requires an Associate's degree in a relevant field and 3 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Education/Experience for Research Tec 4: Position requires an Associate's degree in a relevant field and 5 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience ordering and stocking labware, chemicals, and other materials utilized for routine laboratory tasks.
• Use of laboratory information management system (LIMS) software for sample tracking.
• Experience verifying performance of material and testing equipment (examples: balance, weight set, pipet, refractometer, pH meter).

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 1 year.

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.

Where You Will Work

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
• Dental and vision insurance
• Free basic life and disability insurance
• Paid childbirth and parental leave
• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs
• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

Additional Details
Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

No Clearance: Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks.

New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.

Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-664-6947 option 2.

Employment Status Full Time
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