Research Technician

What You Will Do

Sigma-1 is seeking several research technicians to join the team to assist with research projects related to materials manufacturing. Based on candidate's qualifications and interests, a technician will join one of 5 teams including Thermomechanical Processing Science, Ceramic Processing Sciences, Foundry and Solidification Science, Material Assessment and Compatibility, and Machining and Inspection. A brief overview of each team is outlined below.

• Thermomechanical Processing Science:
  Focus on changing the shape and/or properties of metal parts, designing solutions to stakeholder challenges and streamlining manufacturing.
• Ceramics Processing Sciences:
  Specializes in materials synthesis and processing for metal and ceramic powders, enabling high-melting-point materials such as tungsten, molybdenum, zirconium, oxides, carbides, nitrides and borides.
• Foundry and Solidification Science:
  Radiological casting for prototype component manufacture; includes boutique alloy development and casting process development.
• Material Assessment and Compatibility:
  Enhances understanding of interactions among materials and with their service environment, specializing in corrosion and aging in complex systems.
• Machining and Inspection:
  Prototype machining of metallic and non-metallic materials; dimensional inspection of components using manual and automated methods.

Across Sigma-1, we support a wide variety of programs with an emphasis on identifying creative solutions to meet our customers  needs. The successful candidate will be able to work effectively on both independent projects and as part of a team to assist on projects. The role will largely include hands-on work in a research and development industrial setting.

Minimum

Job Requirements:

• Hands-on experience in an industrial or research environment.
• Experience performing work from technical drawings, specifications, or work instructions and developing specifications for a project and verification that the end product meets expectations and requirements.
• Experience contributing to the development of techniques using advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts.
• Experience completing technical work using innovative and effective methods of execution.
• Advanced knowledge of specialized technical/equipment work, such as radiological materials handling, materials characterization, vacuum systems, pressure systems, mechanical systems, and data acquisition.
• Experience participating in and contributing to pre-job and post-job briefings to improve processes, safety, security, etc.
• Experience leading reviews and activities of other junior technicians.
• Experience supporting cross-team collaborations to accomplish work scope.
• Advanced experience and/or specialized training working in a hazardous environment.
• Ability to maintain training and active qualifications.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate oral and written ideas with others.
• Experience with Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Advanced experience and/or specialized training in a technical field.

Education/

Experience:

Position requires an Associate s Degree and 7 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Desired

Qualifications:

• Formal training in one of the aforementioned technical areas.
• Experience leading the execution of work and support of production processes.
• Ability to troubleshoot and maintain equipment.
• Experience with LANL-specific policies and procedures.
• Experience in working in hazardous environments.
• Active Q clearance.

The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.

Multiple positions will be filled at the Research Technician 3, 4, and 5 levels depending on applicant qualifications and experience. When submitting your application electronically, please submit at a minimum
1) a cover letter and
2) a resumé containing education, relevant work experience, professional references, relevant technical skills, and work areas of interest. Please indicate team preferences if desired.

Due to federal restrictions contained in the National Defense Authorization Act, certain foreign nationals are prohibited from accessing facilities that support national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, including LANL.

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