Los Alamos National Laboratory · 14 hours ago
Research Technologist 1
Los Alamos, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expLos Alamos National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. The Research Technologist 1 will perform deposition and analysis of coatings while contributing to the development of techniques and fulfilling research goals in a collaborative environment.
Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Safety and security are a primary responsibility for all Laboratory employees. Assures safety and security compliance, maintains required safety and security training, and makes safety and security an integral part of every task
Contributes to the development of techniques and the fulfillment of research goals. Can resolve problems of moderately complex scope requiring review of a variety of factors
Contributes to the development of new principles and concepts
Works independently but under collaborative direction and guidance toward predetermined goals and objectives
Work is checked through consultation and agreement with others and may involve formal review by a senior member of the team
Contribute to the development of specifications for project implementation and verifying that the end product meets expectations and requirements
Prepares research documentation and may provide peer-review of the documentation of other members of the team
May supply ideas and/or input to proposals
May contribute to or co-author scientific publications
May act as lead and review activities of other employees on specific tasks that contribute to the larger project
Contributions are of sufficient value and scope to have impact on project goals; conversely, incorrect technical decisions can cause significant delays in project completion
Understands and adheres to all Laboratory and industry regulatory guidance and governance specific to the work and work area to which assigned
Fosters a mutually respectful and inclusive work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment
Qualification
Required
Knowledge in the area of practice acquired by experience, certification and/or formal education, i.e. experience with vacuum/coating system maintenance and operation for coating and/or analysis operations
Knowledge of scientific principles, experimental processes, mathematical formulas, computations and data gathering methods. The candidate should be comfortable developing PVD, CVD, and/or CSD procedures and execute characterization of coating/surface qualities
Demonstrated knowledge of standard principles, concepts and techniques in area of technical specialty
Some knowledge of industry, regulatory, DOE/National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) complex codes, standards and criteria pertinent to the particular area of research
Moderate level of supervising some portion of research projects in a safe and effective manner
Ability to obtain a 'Q' clearance
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
Preferred
Experience with some subset of maintenance and operation of vacuum/coating systems (e-beam, magnetron sputter, ion beam assisted deposition, plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition, high vacuum furnace)
Experience in wet-chemistry preparation of chemical solutions for coating by dipping, spraying, or spin coating and operation of CSD coating systems
Experience with some subset of maintenance and operation of surface analysis instrumentation (scanning election microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, focused ion beam milling/microscopy, atomic force microscopy, adhesion testing, contact angle goniometry, optical/stylus profilometry)
Experience with some subset of relevant software (Solidworks, Python, Matlab, Origin, Igor, LabView)
At this level, post graduate course work is desirable
Active 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 maternity and parental leave
Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
Flexible schedules and time off (paid sick, vacation, 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
Recent News
Research & Development World
2026-02-05
2026-01-21
2026-01-13
Company data provided by crunchbase