Los Alamos National Laboratory · 5 hours ago
Research Technologist 2/3 - Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometry (TIMS) Technologist 2/3
Los Alamos, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$104K/yr - $172K/yr
5+ years expLos Alamos National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. They are seeking a Research Technologist to operate TIMS instrumentation for the measurement of trace levels of actinides, supporting national security efforts in nuclear treaty monitoring and nuclear forensics.
Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Operate TIMS (and possibly MC-ICP-MS) instrumentation for the measurement of trace levels of actinides in a clean laboratory setting
Perform instrument routine maintenance and verification of performance criteria
Participate in instrument troubleshooting and repair whenever issues arise
Conduct data reduction and evaluation, report preparation, and writing/maintaining standard operating procedures
Develop methods for new and existing analytes
Present work to program sponsors or at conferences, if desired
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated experience operating TIMS for routine elemental analysis, preferably TIMS with multiple collectors
Experience with isotope dilution calculations
Experience with analytical method development
Ability to work independently with initiative
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Basic computer skills including use of Microsoft office products (especially Excel); Python would be a plus
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Experience with data reduction and data validation
Ability to obtain a Q clearance, which normally requires US citizenship
Demonstrated experience troubleshooting and repairing complex instrumentation
Demonstrated ability to design an effective experiment
Demonstrated experience writing procedures for how to operate instruments
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
Position requires a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution and 8 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. At this level, post graduate course work may be desirable
Preferred
Preference given to candidates with electronics or electrical engineering background
Master's degree in a STEM field preferred for the higher level job title
Experience working in a cleanroom environment
Experience with database development/use
Demontrated experience giving oral presentations a plus
Experience participating in Proficiency Testing or Inter-Laboratory Comparison Exercises
Experience working under a QA/QC program
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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