Research Technologist 1 Job Opening
Research Technologist 1
Los Alamos National Laboratory
• Los Alamos, New Mexico
$73,800.00 - $120,400.00
a year
Category: Medical Technologist
Organization NameFocused Experiments (J-3)
Appointment TypeRegular Regular Minimum Salary73800 Maximum Salary120400
What You Will Do
The Focused Experiments (J-3) Group within the Integrated Weapons Experiments (J) Division is seeking a qualified Research Technologist. The Research Technologist will provide support to all aspects of fielding and firing explosive experiments at J Division firing sites. Tasks may include: set up and use of various diagnostic and recording equipment including PDV, oscilloscopes, high-speed cameras, pin/switch circuits, temperature control circuits, etc.; design, assembly, operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of electronics, e.g. fire set and control systems; and design, fabrication, and alignment of various shot and diagnostic stands. In addition, the Research Technologist will perform precision optical and/or mechanical alignment of assemblies and precision mechanical and electrical measurements while preparing experiments.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
- Demonstrated experience working to a set of defined requirements and regulations (e.g. high explosive radiation safety, high voltage safety, etc.)
- Experience with diagnostic instruments including lasers, oscilloscopes, digitizers, delay generators, pressure sensors and microcontrollers
- Demonstrated experience in leading a team in safely executing complex experiments in a fast-paced, highly regulated, moderate to high hazard environments
- Proficiency with basic computer programs such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to interact with all levels of personnel and customers; strong teaming skills
- Demonstrated understanding of explosive firing operations and/or handling energetic materials
- Knowledge of DOE Standard 1212 (formerly the DOE Explosives Safety Manual)
- Demonstrated experience in preparation of hazard analyses, safety documents and work procedures
- Working knowledge of DOE and Institutional Safety Management Programs (e.g. Integrated Work Management, High Explosives Safety, Hoisting and Rigging, Conduct of Engineering, Conduction of Operations, Conduct of Maintenance, Configuration Management, Quality Assurance, etc.)
Work Environment: Outdoors, in confined space, operation of motor vehicles, work with weapons or explosives, gloves or hand protection and safety shoes or protective footgear
Education: Position typically requires a relevant bachelor's degree and a minimum of two years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Notes to Applicants: Please submit a detailed cover letter with your resume addressing all required and desired skills (Please save cover letter with job number and name).
Additional Details:
Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter.
- 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.
Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
Internal Applicants: Please refer to Laboratory policy P701 for applicant eligibility.
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 regards 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 [email protected] or call 1-505-665-4444 option 1.
Where You Will Work
Located in Northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory is primarily responsible for monitoring the safety and reliability of the U.S. nuclear stockpile and conducting research into new defense programs. It is a center for research in a wide range of scientific disciplines, including space exploration, geophysics, renewable energy, supercomputing, medicine, and nanotechnology.
The Integrated Weapons Experiments (J) Division conducts experiments to generate high-quality data necessary to maintain a safe and reliable nuclear stockpile and to support global security. The Division fields, diagnoses, and conducts subcritical experiments, hydrodynamic tests, and focused high-explosive experiments at local firing sites and at the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS). J Division also operates the Dual Axis Radiographic Hydrodynamic Test (DARHT) Facility, the nation’s premier hydrodynamic testing resource. The Division continually works with the Nevada National Security Site, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Sandia National Laboratories, the Department of Energy, and other partners to enhance the capabilities necessary to certify and ensure the safe, secure, and reliable performance of nuclear weapons’ components, materials, and systems.
J-3 designs, fields, and executes energetic, hazardous, and complex system and sub-system experiments for the LANL Nuclear Weapons and Global Security Programs at various high explosive firing sites at LANL and at the NNSS. The Group works with a broad customer and stakeholder base in the research and development of energetic materials and dynamic response of materials and systems using various fast response time diagnostics and diagnostic suites. The Group is comprised of physicists, scientists, engineers, technologists, and specialists of varied backgrounds and disciplines.
Appointment TypeRegular Regular Minimum Salary73800 Maximum Salary120400