Physical chemistry and scientist scientist
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Location
Los Alamos, NM | United States
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What You Will Do
The Physical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy group (C-PCS) is seeking outstanding candidates with extensive polymer chemistry, spectroscopy, chemical engineering, biomedical engineering, or related laboratory experience to support ongoing R&D efforts in medical countermeasure development. The successful candidate will engage in multi-disciplinary research focused on the use of spectroscopy to develop novel vaccine, therapeutic, and diagnostic strategies.
This position typically requires a skilled polymer chemist, chemical engineer, biomedical engineer, or biochemist that applies a broad basis of existing theories and principles to conduct R&D in a multidisciplinary environment to support existing projects. Candidates are expected to produce new technical experimental data, report on progress to sponsors, contribute to the completion of milestones on multiple focus areas/projects, and present at national and international conferences. This position typically requires conducting and providing supervision for postdocs, students, and technicians on experimental planning and safe conduct of operations. This position also requires participation and assisting others in external technical activities such as organizing workshops, and participation in peer reviews. The successful candidate will support activities in several current projects including development of novel detection and diagnostic strategies, physical characterization of host-pathogen interaction, and biocompatible polymer chemistry. #chemistry, #cpcs, #chemscientist
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a team
- Demonstrated written and oral communication skills including peer-reviewed publications
- Experience synthesizing biocompatible nanoparticles
- Experience with state-of-the-art biological materials characterization techniques
- Experience with mammalian cell culture techniques, handling of RG2 organisms, and willingness to perform BSL2 biohazard work
- Extensive experience in the fields of immunology or vaccinology
Education/Experience: A Bachelor's Degree and 4 years of related experience in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related field. A Ph.D. is preferred, and post-doctoral research experience at a university or national lab directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications: - Ph.D. in polymer chemistry, chemical engineering, biomedical engineering, or related field
- Two years of postdoctoral experience
- Ability to fund and execute independent and collaborative research program
Location: This is a full-time position on-site in Los Alamos, NM.
Note to Applicants: In addition to the resume or CV, you must include a cover letter addressing each of the minimum job requirements and desired skills. Application without a resume or a CV and cover letter will not be considered. While the posted salary range for this position is broad, it is highly unusual for selected applicants to be hired at the top end of the range and more common for selected candidates to grown into the full salary band over time.
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 maternity and parental leave
- Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
- Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
- Flexible schedules and time off (PTO)
- 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.
No Clearance : Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks.
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.
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