Physical Chemistry & Spectroscopy Technologist (Research Technologist 2)

at  Los Alamos National Laboratory

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in experimental spectroscopic measurements - preferably using more than one type of measurement platform or system, e.g. include techniques such as UV/Vis, IR-NIR, FTIR, LIBS, Raman (SERS), Fluorescence (multiphoton), ultrafast tunable lasers, transient absorption, and others.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience handling complex samples of relevance to the research within one or more of the group’s focus areas-Chemical (organic, inorganic, nanoparticles), Biological (BSL2), Radiological, Nanomaterials, and Explosives
• Demonstrated knowledge of scientific principles, experimental processes, mathematical formulas, computations and data gathering methods.
• Demonstrated knowledge of technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques for the projects in hand
• Experience in designing and curating experimental protocols
• Ability to obtain a Q clearance, which typically requires U.S. citizenship
• For full consideration, please submit a comprehensive cover letter reflective of your relevant experience to the job requirements and desired qualifications stated above.
  Education/Experience for Technologist 2: Position requires a Bachelor’s Degree In a STEM field from an accredited institution and 5 years related experience or an equivalent combination of directly related education and experience directly related to the occupation.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Existing clearance of a Q and SCI
• Experience working outdoors
• Experience with the safety &/or sustainability envelope for complex scientific operations - facilities interface, waste management, and environmental compliance as examples.
• Demonstrated technical agility - and ability to adapt to changing experimental landscapes
• Strong work ethic and team oriented
  Essential Job Functions: Fine motor control, lifting 20-30 pounds, Bending, Stooping, Crouching, Kneeling
  Work Environment: Outdoors in a wide range of temperatures and environments, Operation of Motor Vehicles
  Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.
  Position commitment: 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.
  Note to Applicants: Depending on the specific project and program, the selected individuals may need to participate in travel as a part of their position, work outdoors in widely ranging ambient temperatures, and operate motor vehicles. While the posted salary range for this position is broad, it is highly unusual for selected applicants to be hired at the top end of the range and more common for selected candidates to grown into the full salary band over time.

The Physical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy (C-PCS) group at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is looking for a talented and experimentally adept technologist in the field of spectroscopy. Our group engages in multi-disciplinary research focused on the use of spectroscopy to investigate a variety of complex problems. Focused areas of research include biology, remote sensing, explosives, nanoparticle science, and space applications. The group is seeking technologists with expertise in one or more of these focused areas of research. The chosen candidates may assist multiple investigators spanning these diverse teams.
The candidate will have the opportunity to work on world class science efforts, based on their area of technical expertise. This may involve performing spectroscopic characterization of materials and processes, or developing materials for remote sensing applications in the interest of national security. The successful candidate will deisgn and execute experiments in concert with the project principal investigators, will be responsible for data accrual and reporting and in some instances may be delegated to lead specific aspects of a project. The candidate will have administrative responsibilities that surround the performance of complex experimental work - such as ordering, maintaining equipment, seeking approvals for new operations or renewal of previous operations, installation and maintaining new equipment, training of new personnel, and sometimes, responsibilities of management of the laboratory. In addition to performing experiments and data reporting, they will also be expected to contribute to the analysis of the data, contribute ideas to proposals, and may co-author scientific publications