Mst-16 Scientist (Scientist 4) Jobs

What You Will Do
The Nuclear Materials Science Group (MST-16) at Los Alamos National Laboratory seeks a highly skilled and motivated senior level scientist on the Microscopy Team. The selected candidate will use a variety of microanalytical techniques to correlate the structure, chemistry, and properties spanning centimeter to sub-nanometer length scales to expand our knowledge of plutonium and its alloys. MST-16 supports a variety of nuclear weapons programs, including Plutonium Modernization, Pit Surveillance, Science Campaigns, and many other programs. As a senior scientist, the selected candidate is a recognized scientist in either a broad discipline or specialized field with the ability to innovate and develop new ideas and technologies, lead and conduct research to completion, and displays a mastery of specialized techniques to address state-of-the-art problems using creative, multi-disciplinary solutions.
The Microscopy Team utilizes a variety of scientific techniques to study plutonium metal and actinide material structures. These range from optical microscopy to scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy, and include a variety of state-of-the-art instruments and sample preparation capabilities, including:

• Glovebox sample preparation with transfer devices enabling inert transfer of samples between the glovebox, ion mills, and electron microscopes.
• Cameca SXFive-Tactis Microprobe
• ThermoFisher Scientific Themis 300 probe-corrected S/TEM with Super-X EDS detectors, dual-EELS, precession diffraction, scanning nanobeam diffraction (4D-STEM), and DPC detectors.
• Hitachi FLEXSEM
• Phenom XL Desktop SEM
• Gatan PIPS II and PECS II argon ion mills
• ThermoFisher Scientific FIB/SEM, including EBSD / EDS / WDS / 3D characterization capabilities and small sample fabrication.
• ThermoFisher Scientific Hydra plasma FIB, including EDS, EBSD, ToF-SIMS, and four plasma species.
• Pharos Desktop SEM

Responsibilities for the selected candidate will include:

• Integrate with the group's current technical work primarily focused on plutonium microscopy.
• Serve as an authority in technical decision-making and direction at an institutional level and can effectively interact and communicate with senior-level management.
• Provide technical direction to multiple teams for Laboratory-wide initiatives.
• Design, direct, and lead materials science research using the group's microscopy capabilities.
• Builds Laboratory-wide teams and serve as a technical resource and mentor.
• Serves as a role model for effective and creative technical leadership within the Laboratory.
• Build and lead effective teams to conduct plutonium research within nuclear facilities.
• Provide leadership in identifying, promoting, and developing new technical capabilities for the team and group.
• Lead the development of new strategic initiative.
• Lead the development and preparation of proposals, work packages, and new initiatives that enhance the technical capabilities within the group.
• Maintain a strong national and international reputation through active participation in a technical field.

What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
The selected candidate will perform technical work requiring advanced knowledge in science and engineering disciplines and have:

• Demonstrated record of promoting teamwork and collaboration, consensus building, working with personnel at all levels.
• Strong record of technical achievement, as demonstrated through publications and reports, presentations at national and international meetings, engagement in sponsor meetings or workshops, and/or leadership of projects.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment with strict rules and regulations.
• Demonstrated dependability and ability to work effectively, conscientiously, and professionally both independently and in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to solve significant, unique, or complex problems.
• Demonstrated record of successfully meeting deliverables and milestones.
• The ability to obtain a DOE Q clearance (which normally requires U.S. Citizenship) and HRP certification.
• Senior level technical experience in microscopy with one or more of the following: (scanning) transmission electron microscopy (especially probe-corrected STEM), electron microprobe microanalysis, focused ion beam operation, analytical electron-beam techniques (EDS, WDS, and/or EELS) for quantitative chemical analysis of specimens, or other relevant instrumentation.

Education/Experience: Position requires a Master's degree in a STEM field from an accredited college or university and 12 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications:

• Active Q clearance and HRP.
• Ph.D. degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Physics, or other relevant technical discipline and at least ten years of relevant work experience beyond the Ph.D
• Experience working in a radiological or nuclear facility.
• Experience in other material characterization techniques (e.g., x-ray diffraction, thermal analysis, Raman, spectroscopy, etc.)
• Record of technical leadership and management including technical decision-making and goal setting, supervision and personnel management, development and mentoring of employees, commitment to diversity in the workplace, and management of resources.
• Experience in handling reactive and/or hazardous materials/chemicals
• Experience working in gloveboxes.

Essential Job Functions(can perform with or without reasonable accommodation): Applying torque with hands or arms, fine motor control, and lifting and carrying 30+ pounds.
Work Environment: Work near sources of ionizing radiation and mask or respirator use.
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: For full consideration, applications should submit a CV/resume and detailed cover letter addressing all requirements of the job.
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
• Paid childbirth and parental leave
• Free basic life and disability insurance
• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
• Dental and vision insurance
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs
• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
• Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)

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. and obtaining such clearance requires US 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.

HRP: This position is subject to the requirements of the DOE Human Reliability Program as specified in 10 Code of Federal Regulation, Part 712, §712.11. These requirements include on going drug and alcohol testing, as well as periodic medical and psychological evaluations.
426.2: This position is subject to DOE Order 426.2, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities, which establishes entry-level requirements to ensure candidates selected for specific positions can successfully perform the requirements of the job.
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 Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, 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 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 [email protected] or call 1-505-665-4444 option 1.Employment StatusFull Time

Fraud Warning:

Unfortunately, employment scams are real. Sometimes bad actors try to impersonate a hiring organization in an attempt to gain an applicant’s personal or financial information.

Please be aware that Los Alamos National Laboratory will never ask for funds for equipment or otherwise at any stage of the application or employment process. Official correspondence with the Laboratory will come from an email ending in lanl.gov.

If you feel that you have been the victim of a scam, please contact your local law enforcement agency.