Research Librarian (Library Professional 1/2) Job at Los Alamos National Laborat

Research Librarian (Library Professional 1/2)

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What You Will Do

The National Security Research Center (NSRC) at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) seeks a full-time, onsite Research Librarian to support the Research Librarian Team. We are searching for a Research Librarian (Library Professional 1/2) experienced in and excited about conducting research in physical archives and digital environments, and supporting the findability and discoverability of digital information.

The NSRC, LANL's classified library, preserves and provides access to classified research and development materials related to the design, testing, and production of nuclear weapons. The NSRC's collections contain technical information related to physics, chemistry, engineering, material science, intelligence, and national security.

Role Levels and Compensation

Library Professional 1 ($64,700 - $101,400)

• Conduct research with and on behalf of customers, both internal and external, including tracking down difficult-to-find references within physical archives and digital repositories.
• Track ongoing customer requests using a ticketing system to ensure all requests are successfully completed.
• Support the NSRC's digital repositories and search engines, which may include training customers (individual and group), providing feedback for user experience improvements to developers, and cataloging documents.
• Assist in the creation of controlled vocabularies and evaluation of metadata standards.
• Promote findability and discoverability of digital documents and data.
• Maintain familiarity with professional best practices through professional development.

Library Professional 2 ($78,700 - $125,100)

• In addition to the core responsibilities outlined at the lower level, a candidate at level 2 may independently take charge of larger projects such as, but not limited to, customer research projects, authorship of papers with reference support, development of classified vocabularies and ontologies, and evaluation of AI/ML accuracy.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements

• Experience conducting research/reference work with and on behalf of customers
• Experience cataloging in libraries, museums, and/or archives
• Familiarity with metadata standards
• Strong communication and collaboration skills in team and solo project environments while fostering a respectful, inclusive space
• Ability to juggle and track multiple projects and customer requests simultaneously
• Capable of giving presentations to small and large audiences, both in-person and online
• Adaptability to an environment of evolving technologies and processes
• Strong organization with the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
• Excellent customer service skills
• Comfortable using Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Excel

Requirements for Library Professional 2 (in addition)

• Demonstrated ability to lead projects independently from planning to completion
• Strong research and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to recommend process improvements and technical solutions within an established scope

Education/Experience

Library Professional 1: Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited program and 2 years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Library Professional 2: Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited program and 5 years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience assisting with scientific research in archives, libraries, and/or museums
• Understanding of LANL cultural and technological history
• Interest in AI/ML/LLM functions and applications within Library Science
• Knowledge of and/or passion for any of the following: data management, databases, ontology development, programming, SQL, Python, Protégé
• Active Q Clearance

Work Location

The work location for this position is onsite in Los Alamos, NM.

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

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China - including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau - and citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Your application must include a cover letter that addresses education/experience, minimum qualifications, and desired qualifications.

Where You Will Work

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
• Dental and vision insurance
• Free basic life and disability insurance
• Paid childbirth 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 programs
• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

Additional Details

Directive 206.2 – Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

Clearance

Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. Obtaining such clearance requires U.S. Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.

• Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

New-Employment Drug Test

The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Regular Position

Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular‑status positions are converted to regular status.

Internal Applicants

Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity

Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505)-664-6947.

Seniority Level

Not Applicable

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Education and Training

Industries

Defense and Space Manufacturing and Research Services

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