Ultra-Trace Radiochemistry Post-Bachelor's Intern
Los Alamos National Security LLC, Los Alamos, NM, United States
What You Will Do
Project/work plan description: The successful candidate will join a team of analytical radiochemists supporting national security efforts in nuclear treaty monitoring, safeguards
onproliferation, and nuclear forensics who perform elemental purification of trace levels of actinides in a clean laboratory setting. Purified actinides are prepared for analysis by high precision/high sensitivity isotope ratio mass spectrometry.
Duties will include:
Learning anion exchange chromatography and performing column calibrations or separations
Rotations through labware preparation/cleaning
Maintaining stock supplies of labware and reagents in all labs; cleaning labware; learning about LANL purchasing and inventory
Cleaning new resin and preparing resin check samples
Analytical balance performance checks and control charting
Daily hood air flow measurements
Pipette calibrations
Potential microscope work, for handling resin beads for TIMS source mounts
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements
Basic understanding of chemical reactions; General Chemistry coursework with labs
Understanding of molarity, molality, acid dilution/reagent preparation
Basic understanding of anion exchange and/or extraction chromatography
Basic understanding of mass spectrometry
Understanding of the relationship between mass, half-life, and specific radioactivity of radionuclides
Knowledge of how to use Microsoft Excel and Word (Python a plus or database knowledge is a plus)
Skills
Pipetting accurately
Estimating volumesGood hand-eye coordination
Abilities
Good organizational skills
High attention to detail
Strong observational skills
Patience for lengthy, sometimes tedious procedures
Desired Qualifications
Q Clearance
Experience working in QA/QC driven programs
Prior undergraduate research experience (e.g. capstone project, honor's thesis, employment in an on-campus laboratory)
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—as well as 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.
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.
Benefits
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.
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.
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 Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Incentive Compensation Program – For general program information refer to the Student Programs web page.
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 applicable 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 a disability accommodation, email applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505) 664-6947, opt. 3.
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Project/work plan description: The successful candidate will join a team of analytical radiochemists supporting national security efforts in nuclear treaty monitoring, safeguards
onproliferation, and nuclear forensics who perform elemental purification of trace levels of actinides in a clean laboratory setting. Purified actinides are prepared for analysis by high precision/high sensitivity isotope ratio mass spectrometry.
Duties will include:
Learning anion exchange chromatography and performing column calibrations or separations
Rotations through labware preparation/cleaning
Maintaining stock supplies of labware and reagents in all labs; cleaning labware; learning about LANL purchasing and inventory
Cleaning new resin and preparing resin check samples
Analytical balance performance checks and control charting
Daily hood air flow measurements
Pipette calibrations
Potential microscope work, for handling resin beads for TIMS source mounts
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements
Basic understanding of chemical reactions; General Chemistry coursework with labs
Understanding of molarity, molality, acid dilution/reagent preparation
Basic understanding of anion exchange and/or extraction chromatography
Basic understanding of mass spectrometry
Understanding of the relationship between mass, half-life, and specific radioactivity of radionuclides
Knowledge of how to use Microsoft Excel and Word (Python a plus or database knowledge is a plus)
Skills
Pipetting accurately
Estimating volumesGood hand-eye coordination
Abilities
Good organizational skills
High attention to detail
Strong observational skills
Patience for lengthy, sometimes tedious procedures
Desired Qualifications
Q Clearance
Experience working in QA/QC driven programs
Prior undergraduate research experience (e.g. capstone project, honor's thesis, employment in an on-campus laboratory)
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—as well as 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.
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.
Benefits
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.
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.
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 Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Incentive Compensation Program – For general program information refer to the Student Programs web page.
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 applicable 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 a disability accommodation, email applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505) 664-6947, opt. 3.
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