Los Alamos National Laboratory · 6 hours ago
Research Technologist 1/2
Los Alamos, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$94K/yr - $155K/yr
2+ years expLos Alamos National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. They are seeking several research technologists to execute engineering and scientific principles in research projects related to materials manufacturing, with responsibilities including hands-on technical work, data analysis, and contributions to technical reporting.
Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Perform hands-on technical and laboratory work under limited supervision, applying foundational knowledge in a scientific or engineering discipline
Contribute meaningfully to technical projects, with your work supporting and advancing project and group objectives
Carry out laboratory and research activities with strong attention to detail, safety, and procedural compliance
Use and support software and analysis tools such as solid modeling programs (e.g., Creo, SolidWorks, CATIA), instrumentation and control systems (e.g., PLCs, LabVIEW), or other process control and instrumentation platforms
Work both independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team to accomplish research and technical goals
Working in a hazardous environment
Lead independent technical projects, collaborating with team members to develop and implement techniques that meet project objectives
Plan and execute small projects, including guiding and directing the work of junior technicians or technologists
Identify, define, and specify technical capabilities and resources needed to achieve project goals
Collaborate effectively with a diverse group of professionals-including technicians, engineers, and scientists-communicating clearly across experience levels and disciplines
Apply creativity, ingenuity, and independent judgment to support multiple concurrent tasks and evolving project needs
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve instrumental and experimental challenges independently
Continuously expand your technical skill set by learning new tools and techniques, with mentorship from more experienced staff as needed
Qualification
Required
Relevant experience working in a technical field in an industrial or research environment
Demonstrated experience generating technical drawings, specifications, or work instructions
Experience leading a small team in research or manufacturing projects
Experience contributing to the development of new concepts and resolving moderately complex issues
Ability to contribute to technical reports or publications
Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft programs, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc
Demonstrated self-starter with a commitment to organization and task preparation
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 developing and assembling mechanical systems, test assemblies, and experimental hardware
Experience developing and maintaining authorizing documents to perform work safely and compliantly
Experience performing routine maintenance of furnaces, vacuum systems, water lines, and hydraulic systems, rolling mills, etc. including maintaining supplies for the equipment in these areas
Experience operating processing equipment which could include furnace systems, hydraulic presses, milling equipment, CMM and other dimensional inspection equipment, chemical or gas analysis, gloveboxes, etc
Experience in working in hazardous environments
Experience creating solid models or engineering technical drawings
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 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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