Laboratory Assistant jobs in New Mexico

What You Will Do Do you want to be part of an energetic, high performing team; working on challenges and deliverables that ensure national security?

Los Alamos National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary research institution with the brightest minds in the world and unparalleled technology and equipment.

Production Agency Quality ensures that all products in the Weapons Production Directorate meet or exceed all quality requirements.

As the Administrative Assistant you will report to the Group Leader and will assist the First Line Managers, Professional Staff Assistant (PSA), and staff.

You will perform basic administrative, office-related functions and activities in support of Production Agency Quality (PAQ) goals and objectives.

PAQ has groups located at various technical sites at LANL, therefore, you will be supporting staff at different geographical areas.

• Duties may include, but are not necessarily limited to : tracking and conveying messages; supporting Division and Group office administrative requests;
• maintaining Group organizational charts, maintaining electronic and hardcopy files; coordinating calendars, schedules, meeting logistics;

managing and ordering supplies; logging, tracking, and disbursing signature items; and serving as a resource for staff regarding established administrative policies and procedures.

What You Need Minimum Requirements Administration : Advanced knowledge and experience conducting general office management duties in a busy, fast-paced office environment while maintaining confidentiality and discretion on certain matters.

Communication : Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills, including proofreading, grammar, spelling, punctuation, accuracy, and attention to detail.

Organization and Time Management : Demonstrated ability to effectively organize, prioritize, and follow-through to completion on multiple tasks, often under strict deadlines, frequent interruptions, and changing priorities.

Experience working with sensitive, personnel related information. Demonstrated record of dependability, availability, and punctuality.

Customer Service : Demonstrated ability to respond to customer requests and provide timely responses while delivering professional service.

Education : Position requires a High School Diploma and 3 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. Desired Qualifications

Advanced knowledge and experience of Lab-wide administrative systems (e.g., Oracle Time and Labor, Concur, iProcurement, Utrain) and computer software applications (e.

g., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Webex, G Suite).

Familiarity with Laboratory organizational structure, administrative polices and procedures. Active DOE Q Clearance 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. 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 .

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.

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 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 or call 1- option 1.

Last updated : 2024-06-05