20 senior research associate jobs found in Los Alamos

What You Will Do The Weapons Production Directorate at Los Alamos National Laboratory integrates the stockpile stewardship program and weapons engineering and testing in support of the Laboratory's critical mission. The Plutonium Supply & Disposition (PSD) Division of Los Alamos National Laboratory process plutonium, uranium and other actinide materials to meet national program requirements. This position is a collaborative position between the Materials Recovery & Recycle (PSD-4) and Aqueous Recovery & Purification Operations (PSD-5) groups. PSD-4 and PSD-5 are seeking to hire undergraduate students pursuing an associate degree in nuclear operations or related disciplines. The selected students will primarily be conducting hands-on work in a nuclear facility under supervision of senior technicians or subject matter experts. The students will gain experience handling nuclear materials, performing wet and dry chemistry, manipulating various analytical instruments,...

Description Job Title Research Technician Internship Location Los Alamos, NM, US Organization Name PSD-4/MaterialsRecovery & Recycle and PSD-5/Aqueous Recovery & Purification Operations Minimum Salary Maximum Salary What You Will Do The Weapons Production Directorate at Los Alamos National Laboratory integrates the stockpile stewardship program and weapons engineering and testing in support of the Laboratory's critical mission. The Plutonium Supply & Disposition (PSD) Division of Los Alamos National Laboratory process plutonium, uranium and other actinide materials to meet national program requirements. This position is a collaborative position between the Materials Recovery & Recycle (PSD-4) and Aqueous Recovery & Purification Operations (PSD-5) groups. PSD-4 and PSD-5 are seeking to hire undergraduate students pursuing an associate degree in nuclear operations or related disciplines. The selected students will primarily be conducting hands-on work...

What You Will Do This position will be filled at either the Machinist 4 or 5 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. Prototype Fabrication (PF) Division is seeking qualified senior Mazak Integrex machinists to provide machining support for the machining of components vital to the Lab's mission. PF machinists manufacture parts and assemblies by programming, setting up, and operating manual and CNC mills, lathes, and wire EDM machines. Machinist, Level 4 ($78,700 - $125,100) Machinists work from complex drawings, sketches, and CAD models to manufacture complex parts made from common and exotic materials with precise tolerances. The selected candidate will work in a team environment in both classified and unclassified work areas to provide fabrication services for a variety of customers both internal and external to Los Alamos National...

What You Will Do The Associate Laboratory Director for Facilities and Operations is seeking a highly qualified professional to serve as the Division Leader for the Operations Support Division. This division provides laboratory-wide operations support with a strong focus on Conduct of Operations, Integrated Work Management, technical training, and readiness of new and existing activities. In this critical leadership role, the Division Leader provides expert-level support and guidance to ensure Conduct of Operations and Integrated Work Management safety management programs are fully implemented and sustained, technical training and qualification programs are developed and maintained, and facility activities are evaluated through established laboratory readiness and assurance processes. Operations and Safety Management Leadership The Division Leader demonstrates advanced knowledge of facility operations within the Department of Energy enterprise, including NNSA facilities...

What You Will Do This position will be filled at either the Engineering Technologist 1/2 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. We are seeking an experienced Above Ground Storage Tank (AST) inspector for the Maintenance Programs group. This position will be a growth opportunity in support the Above Ground Storage Tank Program and will report to the Maintenance and Site Services Maintenance Programs (MSS-MP) Group Lead. The selected candidate must have a strong mechanical background and will assist the current AST inspector and/or perform monthly and annual inspections on ASTs at the Laboratory. Engineering Technologist 1 ($85,900 - $139,900) As an AST inspector for MSS, you will work directly with multiple facilities to ensure the associated ASTs are inspected as required per SP001, NMAC 20.5 as well any other applicable state and or...

What You Will Do The Plutonium Supply and Disposition Division Office (PSD-DO) is seeking a highly motivated Operations Support Specialist 2/3 to join our dynamic team. You will interact daily with Group Leaders, First Line Managers, and supporting organizations. In this role, you will help ensure the effective execution of operational processes, provide logistical support for the division, and contribute to the success of LANL's national security mission. The PSD Division Office fosters a collaborative environment, offering opportunities to learn new skillsets and grow professionally while working alongside dedicated professionals committed to operational excellence. This position will be filled at either the Operations Support Specialist 2 or Operations Support Specialist 3 level, depending on the skills, experience, and qualifications of the selected candidate. Additional responsibilities and higher expectations are outlined below for the higher level. Operations...

What You Will Do The Associate Laboratory Directorate for Environment, Safety, Health and Quality (ALDESHQ) is currently seeking motivated graduate students looking for challenging, paid graduate internship opportunities. Our student internships provide mentoring, hands-on technical experience, and professional development opportunities through a formalized work plan complementing the student's chosen area of study. Are you looking for an opportunity to become a contributing member of a highly functioning, interdisciplinary team, addressing challenging issues of national interest? Then we want you to come join the brightest minds at one of the World's most prestigious and innovative multidisciplinary research institutions. ALDESHQ is responsible for more than 160 Lab-wide safety programs, environmental protection and compliance, radiation protection, waste management, quality, and the Occupational Medicine facility and Wellness center and support for almost 5000 projects...

What You Will Do This position will be filled at either the Fire Protection Engineer 1/Fire Protection Engineer 2 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. At Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), the Fire Protection (FP) Office serves not only the Laboratory but the Department of Energy (DOE)/National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and the surrounding community by providing fire protection engineering and program services to minimize fire-related risks. The mission of the FP Office is to manage and ensure implementation of the LANL Fire Protection Program. The FP Office is the Laboratory's central fire protection engineering and program support entity responsible for providing institutional technical direction and support for the Laboratory's nuclear and non-nuclear facilities and programs. There are four primary functional areas:...

What You Will Do This position will be filled at either the R&D Engineer 1 or 2 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. The Prototype Fabrication Division at Los Alamos National Laboratory provides technical experience and proficiency in machining, fabrication and precision dimensional inspection of critical hardware needed to support the nation's nuclear stockpile stewardship efforts. The selected candidate will be joining a dedicated staff of engineers, machinists, and quality control professionals to ensure manufactured components meet drawing standards and requirements. The successful applicant will join the Prototype Fabrication Applied Metrology Group. This capability spans across three environmentally controlled laboratories, supporting dimensional inspections of conventional materials, depleted uranium, and beryllium components....

What You Will Do The Associate Laboratory Directorate for Environment, Safety, Health and Quality (ALDESHQ) is currently seeking recent graduates looking for challenging, paid post graduate internships at the post-master level. Our student internships provide mentoring, hands-on technical experience, and professional development opportunities through a formalized work plan complementing the student's chosen area of study. Are you looking for an opportunity to become a contributing member of a highly functioning, interdisciplinary team, addressing challenging issues of national interest? Then we want you to come join the brightest minds at one of the World's most prestigious and innovative multidisciplinary research institutions. ALDESHQ is responsible for more than 160 Lab-wide safety programs, environmental protection and compliance, radiation protection, waste management, quality, and the Occupational Medicine facility and Wellness center and support for almost 5000...

What You Will Do This position will be filled at either the Industrial Hygiene & Safety Professional 3 or the Industrial Hygiene & Safety Professional 4 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. The Associate Laboratory Directorate for Environment, Safety, Health, Quality, and Safeguards and Security (ALDESHQ) has a need for several operational Industrial Hygiene and Safety Professionals supporting LANL programs and projects at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) through the LANL Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Division. Reporting to the OSH-PPS Manager, the Industrial Hygiene and Safety (IHS) Professional will be responsible for developing, recommending, and implementing programs and procedures associated with the recognition, measurement, evaluation, and control of potential health and safety hazards. The IHS Professional will...

What You Will Do The Engineering Services Division (ES-DO) of Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) develops, maintains, and applies a diverse set of engineering capabilities to provide innovative engineering solutions that enable the Laboratory's scientific and national security mission. Engineering Services - Weapons Project Delivery (ES-WPD) is seeking a skilled and experienced Designer/Drafter to join our team in support of implementing projects within facilities at LANL in support of systems, structure and component modifications and new installations. This position supports nuclear, accelerator or non-nuclear facilities across 38 square miles of the Laboratory. If you're eager to support the Laboratory's scientific and national security mission, this opportunity is for you! Designer/Drafter 5 ($85,900 - $139,900) As a Designer/Drafter 5, you will be working as part of a design team assessing, providing design and drafting support aimed at maintaining and...

What You Will Do This position will be filled at the Designer/Drafter 1 or 2, 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. The Plutonium Facilities Engineering Division (PFE-DO) and the Designer/Drafters Group (PFE-DD) at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) are seeking a Structural Designer. Apply your structural expertise where it truly matters-join our exceptional Plutonium Facilities Engineering team. Here, innovation and critical thinking are at the heart of everything we do, and every voice has the power to shape meaningful solutions. This is your opportunity to contribute to vital systems that safeguard national security and drive real-world impact! Designer/Drafter 1 ($48,500-$75,000) As a Designer/Drafter 1, the incumbent will be part of a multidisciplinary engineering design team responsible for assessing, maintaining, and upgrading...

What You Will Do The Engineering Services Division (ES-DO) of Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) develops, maintains, and applies a diverse set of engineering capabilities to provide innovative engineering solutions that enable the Laboratory's scientific and national security mission. Engineering Services - Weapons Project Delivery (ES-WPD) is seeking a skilled and experienced Designer/Drafter to join our team in support of implementing projects within facilities at LANL in support of systems, structure and component modifications and new installations. This position supports nuclear, accelerator or non-nuclear facilities across 38 square miles of the Laboratory. If you're eager to support the Laboratory's scientific and national security mission, this opportunity is for you! Note: This position will be filled at either the Designer/Drafter 3 or 4 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned...

What You Will Do The W76 Systems Engineering group (W-2) is looking for Systems Engineers to support the sustainment and development of the W76 weapon system, a cornerstone of US nuclear deterrence. W-2 is responsible for the W76 nuclear explosive package and its integration into the overall weapon system. Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a contractor to the Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). In this role, we continue the nuclear weapons work that began at Los Alamos during the Manhattan Project. Engineers in W-2 regularly work with NNSA, the US Navy, and their respective contractors to execute the mission of maintaining a safe, secure, and reliable W76 warhead. The selected candidate(s) will be assigned to lead or support W76 sustainment activities (e.g., surveillance investigations, interfacing with production agencies, system model improvement activities) or development program activities that are currently underway. The...

What You Will Do The Weapons Engineering Tritium Facility (WETF) performs critical radioactive material research and development to ensure the safety, security and effectiveness of gas transfer systems in our nation's enduring stockpile. This includes monitoring and understanding performance of gas transfer systems in existing stockpile weapons as well as development of advanced gas transfer systems for weapon updates, such as component retrofits and life extension programs. The WETF facility provides the operational infrastructure necessary to execute work involving radioactive material in a safe and secure environment. This position will be filled at either Operator 4 or Operator 5 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities outlined below will be assigned if hired at the higher level. Operator 4 ($71,200 - $112,900) The Operator 4 is a fully qualified, experienced operator as defined by the organization's training...

What You Will Do This position will report directly to a Manufacturing Manager (MM3) in the Pit Technologies Foundry Group (PT-4). The Pit Technologies Division (PT) is responsible for providing manufacturing operations at TA-55 within ALDWP (Associate Laboratory Directorate Weapons Production). The Manufacturing Manager 1 (MM1) position will support the assigned group under the guidance of the MM3. The MM1 will provide on the floor leadership for a team of approximately 10 operations personnel executing nuclear material operations in PF-4. Key responsibilities will include shop floor planning, work oversight, and providing status of work performed. The MM1 will also perform work activities and mentor operations staff. The selected applicant will provide technical leadership and experience in managing the day-to-day floor operations in conjunction with the MM3 and Group Leader. The selected applicant will work across ALDWP and stakeholder organizations to facilitate...

What You Will Do This position will be filled at the Engineering Technologist 3/4, 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. The Plutonium Facilities Engineering Division (PFE-DO) and the Designers / Drafters Group (PFE-DD) at Los Alamos National Laboratory are seeking an Engineering Technologist. Put your talents to work by joining our world-class Engineering team! Our workforce thrives in a collaborative environment that values creativity, innovation, and problem solving-where every idea and perspective matters. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact by contributing to vital systems that support our nation's security mission. Engineering Technologist 3 $104,100 - $172,200 At this level, successful candidates will apply the principles and theories of engineering, mathematics, and science to execute complex BIM centric assignments...

What You Will Do The Quantum and Condensed Matter Physics Group is seeking qualified candidates to hire as post-bachelor students to work within our research teams. This is an educational opportunity for the selected candidates to contribute to cutting-edge scientific research and to learn new skills and areas. The Quantum and Condensed Matter Physics Group (T-4) in the Theoretical Division conducts both basic and applied theoretical research in a wide range of areas, including quantum matter, strongly correlated systems, quantum information science, quantum computing, quantum photonics, materials physics, nonequilibrium dynamics, statistical physics, applied energy, and atomic, molecular, and optical (AMO) physics including opacity. This research supports the missions of the U.S. Department of Energy. You will work on a research project with a staff scientist mentor and co-mentor in one of the aforementioned areas. The position is expected to begin typically in the...

What You Will Do The Associate Laboratory Directorate for Environment, Safety, Health, and Quality (ALDESHQ) exists to support and enable the Laboratory's mission while protecting workers, the public, and the environment. Our role isn't to say "no," but to partner with you in finding safe and effective ways to accomplish the task at hand. The Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Division works to: Identify and control workplace hazards Prevent injuries and illnesses Develop policies and programs for biological, chemical, and physical hazards Provide technical guidance and maintain centralized data Drive continual improvement in workplace safety and health Address and manage safety concerns Within OSH, the Industrial Safety & Hygiene (OSH-ISH) group is seeking a Respiratory Protection Program (RPP) Team Leader. In this role, you will lead and develop a team of Industrial Hygiene and Safety Professionals, and Respiratory Protection Technicians responsible...