Research Technologist - Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometry; TIMS Technologist

Overview

This position will be filled at either the Research Technologist 2 or 3 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.

• Research Technologist 2: ($94,500 - $154,600) – Join a team of analytical radio chemists supporting national security efforts in nuclear treaty monitoring, safeguards/nonproliferation, and nuclear forensics by operating TIMS (and possibly MC-ICP-MS) instrumentation for the measurement of trace levels of actinides in a clean laboratory setting. Purified actinides are measured by high precision/high sensitivity isotope ratio mass spectrometry. Duties will include instrument routine maintenance and verification of performance criteria.
• Research Technologist 3: ($104,100 - $172,200) – In addition to what is outlined at the lower level, participate in instrument troubleshooting and repair when issues arise. Responsible for data reduction and evaluation, report preparation, writing/maintaining standard operating procedures, and method development for new and existing analytes. There will be opportunities to present work to program sponsors or at conferences, if desired.

Minimum

Job Requirements:

• 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

• 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

Education/Experience at lower level: 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.

Education/Experience at higher level: 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.

• Color discrimination
• Depth perception
• Reading vision
• Ability to hear in a normal range (500 to 3000 GHz)
• Sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping
• Reaching overhead, horizontally, and down
• Applying torque with hands or arms
• Gripping with the hands
• Typing or keyboarding
• Fine motor control
• Use of both hands and arms
• Lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds

• Work in a noisy environment
• Work near sources of ionizing radiation
• Work near electrical power supplies
• Work with toxic or irritant chemicals
• Sprays, mists, or vapors
• Safety glasses or eye protection
• Face shield or facial protection
• Gloves or hand protection
• Hood use

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…