Sandia National Laboratories · 23 hours ago
Early Career Laboratory Support Technologist, Pulsed Power - Onsite
Albuquerque, NM
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$64K/yr - $123K/yrSandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. The role involves supporting the High Hazard Operations team by planning and coordinating laboratory activities, operating scientific systems, and ensuring safety and quality in laboratory experiments.
GovernmentInformation TechnologyNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Assist in the planning and coordination of daily pre and post-experiment activities
Participate in the develop and implementation of Engineered Safety practices and Work Planning & Controls aligning with ES&H requirements for required work activities
Set up, operate, maintain, and modify commercial and custom-built scientific systems (e.g. Magnetically Insulated Transmission Lines (MITL) and Center Stack)
Set up and quality check complex laboratory experiments involving various types of diagnostics
Perform critical lifts with bridge cranes and forklifts, confined space entries, and assist with general laboratory operations (e.g. ordering and stocking consumables, materials movement, housekeeping)
This work environment requires extended physical activity while wearing personal protection equipment (PPE), including full Tyvek and respirator (2-6 hours per day); entering and working in confined spaces and non-air-conditioned environments; climbing up and down ladders numerous times a day while wearing PPE; climbing multiple flights of stairs numerous times a day; and bending, twisting, climbing, crawling, crouching, squatting, pushing, and pulling
Assist, cross-train, and shadow any 1600 personnel as need to support facility operations
Individually or with the team, recommend and initiate new concepts and ideas to improve workflow and practices
Transfer or support day or evening shift operational teams, as business needs arise
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or equivalent
Hands-on experience in the servicing/repair/development of a complex system (electrical, mechanical, electro-mechanical)
Experience operating various types of heavy equipment
Ability to obtain and maintain DOE Q security clearance
Preferred
Experience working in environments that are high consequence
Experience in implementing quality principles and standards, using Work Process & Controls
Highly self-motivated, adaptable to change, effective collaborator in high-stress situations
A documented history of developing new skills and increasing expertise
Ability to model behaviors that reflect Sandia National Laboratories' core values
Benefits
Generous vacation
Strong medical and other benefits
Competitive 401k
Learning opportunities
Relocation assistance
Amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance
Company
Sandia National Laboratories
Sandia is a conducts research and development into the non-nuclear components of nuclear weapons.
Founded in 1945
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$4.4MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyARPA-E
2023-09-21Grant· $0.5M
2023-07-27Grant
2023-01-10Grant· $3.7M
Leadership Team
Laura McGill
Deputy Laboratories Director - Nuclear Deterrence, and Chief Technology Officer
Maria Gallardo
CFO Enterprise Risk Management Program Lead
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