Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
Posting duration
This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the ‘posting date’Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.
Covid-19 vaccination mandate
Sandia demonstrates its commitment to public safety in the national interest by requiring that all new hires attest to their vaccination status before commencing employmentThe requirement also applies to those who are telecommuting and working virtually.
Any concerns about the ability to meet this requirement should be directed to hr solutions at (505) 284-4700.
What your job will be like
We are seeking a r&d laboratory support technologist
Our team has a need for a high performing, flexible, meticulous chemical technicianSomeone who is both a self-starter, looking for creative ways to contribute, and task oriented, focusing that creative energy on meeting the immediate needs of the customer and providing a well-maintained lab space for a variety of research activitiesThis team member will work with a diverse variety of staff to meet their often-unique energetic material synthesis, processing, and characterization needs while also supporting facility upkeep and utilization by other teams in our organization.
Qualifications we require
Associates degree (or higher) with an emphasis on science and mathematics plus 2 or more years of professional laboratory experience
Demonstrated experience planning, conducting, and documenting high-quality, high-rigor scientific studies.
Able to obtain and maintain a doe q clearance.
Qualifications we desire
B.sIn chemistry, materials science, or a related field plus 2 or more years of professional laboratory experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Formal training and knowledge of explosives; specifically, their chemical, mechanical and physical properties.
Experience or formal training in material process development optimization.
Experience in power processing, formulation, blending or characterization.
Excellent oral communication and technical writing skills.
Demonstrated ability to work independently.
Willingness to be trained and qualified to work with explosives and other energetic materials
Well-developed interpersonal skills and able to work across dynamic teams.
Active doe-q clearance.
About our team
The energetics materials department, organization 07555, is an integral part of the explosives technologies group at sandia national laboratories, albuquerque, new mexicoThe energetics materials department is located within the explosives components facility and is responsible for the development, characterization, and performance evaluation of energetic materials (explosives, propellants, and pyrotechnics)This includes activities related to aging, materials compatibility, production process evaluation, material research/development and anomaly characterization as they relate to the performance of energetic materials.
About sandia
Sandia national laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areasSome of the main reasons we love our jobs:
Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
Extraordinary co-workers
Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
Generous vacations, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*
World-changing technologiesLife-changing careersLearn more about sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov
These benefits vary by job classification.
Security clearance
Sandia is required by doe to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verificationsApplicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a doe q-level security clearance, which requires u.sCitizenshipIf you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the u.sAnd another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.
Applicants offered employment with sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a doe security clearanceSubstance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by doe, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.
Eeo
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.
