Process & Sampling Technician

What You Will Do

Join Los Alamos National Laboratory and support the National Science and Security Mission as a metrologist in the LANL Metrology Program and Calibration Laboratory (MPCL). The MPCL is an ISO 17025 accredited calibration laboratory providing traceable calibrations and metrology program support to LANL programs and organizations. This role fills either Process & Sampling Technician 2 or 3, depending on the candidate’s skill level.

Additional responsibilities will be assigned for candidates hired at the higher level.

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. Requires entry‑level calibration experience.

Salary $59,200 - $91,600. Performs a broader range of calibration (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. Requires advanced calibration experience.

• Demonstrated experience performing physical calibrations in a government calibration laboratory, commercial calibration laboratory, or a company that calibrates MTE 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 MTE.
• 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 & Sampling Technician 2: 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 & Sampling Technician 3: 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 oversight, horizontal, down, applying torque with hands or arms, gripping with 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 and arms, use of both legs and feet.

Onsite in Los Alamos, NM.

One year continuous service required to be eligible for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a comprehensive cover letter that addresses the minimum and desired requirements of the level of position applying to.

Los Alamos National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Benefits include:

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with 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 (PTO and holidays).
• Onsite gyms and wellness…