Process & Sampling Technician

What You Will Do

This position will be filled at either the Process & Sampling Technician 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. Join Los Alamos National Laboratory and support the National Science and Security Mission as a metrologist in the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) Metrology Program and Calibration Laboratory (MP&CL).

The MP&CL is an ISO 17025 accredited calibration laboratory providing traceable calibrations and metrology program support to LANL programs and organizations. The MP&CL is committed to providing excellent customer service achieved through dedication to our employees and continuous organizational learning.

We are looking for an enthusiastic employee who has a passion for the field of metrology and commitment to excellence. Apply to become a valued member of our team!

Salary: $53,700 - $82,500

Perform simple to moderately complex measurement and test equipment calibrations in limited assigned area(s) using established procedures. Responsible for accurately documenting calibration results. Must adhere to quality and technical procedures to ensure quality results. This position requires entry‑level calibration experience.

Salary: $59,200 - $91,600

The Process & Sampling Technician 3 performs a broader range of calibration (either within the area or in multiple areas) or more complex calibrations in limited areas. Provides support of accreditation, bench operability, and/or quality control efforts. Applies calibration experience to collaboratively solve calibration issues and equipment troubleshooting. This position requires advanced calibration experience.

• Demonstrated experience performing physical calibrations in a government calibration laboratory, commercial calibration laboratory, or a company that calibrates M&TE that it owns.
• Demonstrated familiarity of calibration concepts, requirements, and processes.
• Experience in following administrative, quality, and technical procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collective team.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” Clearance, which normally requires U.S. citizenship.

• Experience performing calibrations in a laboratory environment with an ability to adjust M&TE.
• Strong understanding of the major elements of a calibration.
• Familiarity in monitoring calibration equipment trends to identify performance issues.
• Familiarity with measurement uncertainties, Test Uncertainty Ratios, and guard banding principles.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor less experienced personnel.
• Demonstrated knowledge of ISO
  17025 quality and technical requirements necessary to support A2LA accreditation activities.

Process and Sampling Technician 2:
Position requires a High School Diploma and a minimum of 3 years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Process and Sampling Technician 3:
Position requires an Associate’s Degree and 3 years of experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

• Ability to go on occasional domestic travel.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of Indysoft or other calibration-related Laboratory Information Management Systems.

Reaching overhead, Reaching horizontally, Reaching down, Applying torque with hands or arms, Gripping with the hands, Pressing with hands or arms, Pushing with hands or arms, Pulling with hands or arms, Typing or keyboarding, Fine motor control, Use of both hands, Use of both arms, Use of both legs, Use of both feet.

Work location:

on‑site, Los Alamos, NM. Position commitment: 1 year. Regular appointment employees are required to serve a continuous period of service to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory.

Applicants are strongly…