Los Alamos National Laboratory · 5 hours ago
Research Technologist 1/2
Los Alamos, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$86K/yr - $140K/yr
2+ years expLos Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is seeking a highly motivated individual for the position of Additive Coating Technologist 1/2. This role focuses on optimizing thermal spray coatings and involves programming and operating robots, collaborating with various internal and external partners to advance research and production operations.
Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Demonstrated experience in robotics (programming or operation)
Experience maintaining laboratory space, organization, routine maintenance, calibration of laboratory instruments and equipment, tracking and maintaining lab supplies
Provide training to new lab personnel on equipment use, safety protocols, and lab procedures
Demonstrated expertise in working independently and within a team environment
Demonstrated proficiency in meeting scheduled deliverables or milestones
Fluent in common software packages (Microsoft, Excel, etc.)
Demonstrated experience in written documentation in the form of process documentation, procedures, or safety documentation
Demonstrate familiarity with thermal spray coating technology
Demonstrated extensive expertise in robotics (programming or operation)
Demonstrated expertise in written documentation in the form of process documentation, procedures, or safety documentation
Contribute to the development and implementation of ideas with minimal supervision to optimize capability maintenance and growth in technology areas
Familiar with mechanical and electrical systems of industrial equipment related to machining and additive manufacturing areas
Demonstrated mentoring and leadership capabilities
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated experience in robotics (programming or operation)
Experience maintaining laboratory space, organization, routine maintenance, calibration of laboratory instruments and equipment, tracking and maintaining lab supplies
Provide training to new lab personnel on equipment use, safety protocols, and lab procedures
Demonstrated expertise in working independently and within a team environment
Demonstrated proficiency in meeting scheduled deliverables or milestones
Fluent in common software packages (Microsoft, Excel, etc.)
Demonstrated experience in written documentation in the form of process documentation, procedures, or safety documentation
Position requires a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution and 2 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation
Position requires a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution and 5 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation
Preferred
Experience developing and implementing process monitoring equipment and procedures
Experience troubleshooting and repairing any malfunctioning equipment
Experience preparing procedures, reports, papers, presentations, or other scientific publications
Experience developing or contributing to novel ideas written into proposals or presented to both internal and external customers
Experience working in a radiological or nuclear facility
Active or recent Q-clearance
Benefits
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)
Company
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Los Alamos National Laboratory, a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security, is
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
US Department of EnergyU.S. Department of Homeland Security
2023-08-16Grant
2023-05-19Grant
2023-01-17Grant
Leadership Team
Alex Delaney
R&D Engineer, Detonation Science and Technology
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