[ES_JOBS_NET] Academic Graduate Appointee, Chemical and Isotopic Signatures, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

[Chen, Christine Yifeng]

Chemical and Isotopic Signatures - Academic Graduate Appointee
Job Description

We have an opening for an Academic Graduate Appointee<https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/LLNL/3743990000262226-chemical-and-isotopic-signatures-academic-graduate-appointee> to prepare environmental samples for low-level uranium and plutonium analysis. Your work will involve digestions of a variety of sample types, chemical purifications of uranium and plutonium in a clean-room laboratory, and isotopic analysis multi-collector inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (MC-ICP-MS). This opportunity is in the Chemical and Isotopic Sciences group in the Nuclear and Chemicals Sciences Division (NACS) and will provide the experience to prepare you to successfully pursue advanced graduate studies. Apply here today.<https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/LLNL/3743990000262226-chemical-and-isotopic-signatures-academic-graduate-appointee>

In this role you will

  *   Digest, dissolve, quantitatively split and spike samples in a clean room environment.
  *   Purify uranium, plutonium and other actinides from environmental matrices for analysis by MC-ICP-MS.
  *   Interact with NACS staff to perform these analyses for multiple programmatic sponsors.
  *   Keep an accurate and detailed laboratory notebook to ensure results are properly annotated and organized for reports.
  *   Present formal and informal overviews of analytical process flow at group meetings.
  *   Interact with and support Chemical and Isotopic Signatures group members and the principal investigator on multiple projects.
  *   Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  *   Bachelor’s degree in Geochemistry, Chemistry or related discipline.
  *   Experience with sample digestion techniques using concentrated acids.
  *   Experience with selective extraction media and chromatographic separation methods.
  *   Experience with clean room environments.
  *   Experience with critical data record-keeping in a laboratory environment.
  *   Effective communication and interpersonal skills necessary to work in a collaborative research environment and to document and present research results.

Qualifications We Desire

  *   A Master's degree in Geochemistry, Chemistry or related discipline.

Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Position Information

This is a one-year Academic Graduate Appointee.  Eligible candidates are those who have been awarded a degree at the time of the employment offer.

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

  *   Included in 2022 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
  *   Work for a premier innovative national Laboratory
  *   Comprehensive Benefits Package<http://benefits.llnl.gov>
  *   Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
  *   Collaborative, creative, inclusive, and fun team environment

Learn more about our company, selection process, position types and security clearances by visiting our Career site<https://www.llnl.gov/join-our-team/careers/events-resources>.

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LLNL demonstrates its commitment to public safety by requiring that all new Laboratory employees be immunized against COVID-19 unless granted an accommodation under applicable state or federal law. This requirement will apply to all new hires including those who will be working on site, as well as those who will be teleworking.

Security Clearance

None required.  However, if your assignment is longer than 179 days cumulatively within a calendar year, you must go through the Personal Identity Verification process.  This process includes completing an online background investigation form and receiving approval of the background check.  (This process does not apply to foreign nationals.)  For additional information, please see DOE Order 472.2<https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0472.2-BOrder-chg2-pgchg>.

Pre-Employment Drug Test

External applicant(s) selected for this position will be required to pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.

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LLNL is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer that values and hires a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please submit a request via our online form<https://www.llnl.gov/join-our-team/careers/accessibility>.

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