Programmatic Group Technician for Material Planning and Movement in Los Alamos National Laboratory Nuclear Facilities / (Research Tec 4 / 5)

What You Will Do

This position will be filled at either the Research Tec 4 or 5 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.

As part of the Material Management Team of the Actinide Analytical Chemistry (C-AAC) group, the successful candidate will work on a small team that performs nuclear material handling, disposition, and movement. These efforts are part of the Laboratory's ongoing mission of moving operations out of the CMR facility, and executing activities needed for efficient material movement between three nuclear facilities. The primary job duties will include working with the team on materials disposition, coordinating sample transfers between facilities, coordinating maintenance activities, and disposition of nuclear and non-nuclear material. This will require Fissile Material Handler (FMH) qualification training and testing and Glovebox Operator certification. The successful technician will work in hoods and glove boxes and may utilize cranes for critical and noncritical lifts, drive forklifts, and use various types of tools. Other job duties will include Material Balance Area (MBA) custodian/alternate, Tamper Indicating Device (TID) custodian/alternate custodian and rigging custodian. In addition, the successful candidate will regularly work in a respirator and wear required anti-C PPE. Additional responsibilities include communication and teamwork with support organizations including rad protection, waste services, and security and safeguards.

Research Technician 4 ($72,800- $115,400)

• Work with heavy machinery and various tools to manipulate and move nuclear material.
• Work in gloveboxes and hoods in nuclear facilities.
• Contribute to reports.
• Contribute to preparation of work documentation.
• Maintain a clean analytical chemistry environment.
• Maintain/troubleshoot/repair instrumentation.
• Qualify as Fissile Material Handler and Glovebox Operator

Research Technician 5 ($ 87,800- $143,000)

In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, at this level the Research Technician operates with a greater level of independence and mentors technicians at lower levels.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Research Tec 4 Required Skills (skills necessary to do the job)

• Demonstrated skills/experience/specialized training for work with nuclear or radioactive material.
• Familiar with or worked in Radioactive Buffer Areas.
• Demonstrated experience working in a team environment and exhibiting collaborative behavior.
• Demonstrated experience working with and following procedures.
• Experience with procedure review.

Additional Job Requirements for Research Tec 5:

• Experience with independent verbal and hands-on coordination with support organizations to complete assigned duties including directing the work of others.
• Experience with procedure development/writing.
• Experience in recommending solutions to problems affecting project requirements.

Education/Experience: Research Tec 4:

Position requires an Associate's Degree and 5 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Education/Experience Research Tec 5:

Position requires an Associate's Degree and 7 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation..

Desired Qualifications:

• Familiarity with the LANMAS database
• Certified as a Fissionable Material Handler (FMH)
• Qualified crane operator and rigger
• Licensed forklift operator
• Rad Worker II training
• Machine shop experience
• Certified Glovebox Operator
• Active Q clearance

Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation):

Ability to discriminate speech, reading vision, walking, standing, bending, stooping, applying torque with hands and arms, gripping with the hands, lifting 30+ pounds, and carrying 20-30 pounds.

Work Environment:

Ability to work in a widely ranging ambient temperatures, operate specialized heavy equipment, operation of motor vehicles, near sources of ionizing radiation, near machinery with moving parts. Wear safety glasses or eye protection, mask or respirator, anti-Cs, gloves or hand protection, safety shoes, hood use.

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:

For full consideration, please submit a comprehensive resume reflective of your relevant experience to the job requirements and desired skills stated above.

Evaluation of applicants will commence immediately.

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 and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.

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.

Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.

• Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

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. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, 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, state, and local 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 (505)-664-6947.