Post Bachelors Student

What You Will Do

The Chemistry for Biomedical Applications (CBMA) team within the Physical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy group is seeking a well-rounded recent graduate to join their team. The CBMA team works on the development of medical countermeasures that include diagnostics, vaccines and therapeutics.

The student will act as a representative for the CBMA team by reporting research results back to the team at weekly meetings and keeping official laboratory notebooks. In addition, the student will be encouraged to attend seminars that interest them and will be given networking opportunities within the lab.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Willingness to work with potentially hazardous biological materials.

• Proven ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

• Demonstrated experience and familiarity with good laboratory practices.

• Ability to work a minimum of 40 hours per week.

• Strong oral and written communication skills with a strong publication record.

• Proven ability to manage time and see tasks to completion.

• Proven ability to produce quality work by applying attention to detail.

• Demonstrated competency with computers and software applications for word processing, data processing and data visualization.

Desired Skills:

• Interest in immunology, molecular biology or microbiology

• Experience with techniques such as flow cytometry, RT-PCR, ELISA, bacterial culture and handling

• Experience with mammalian tissue culture and handling

Education: A bachelor’s degree in biology, molecular biology, microbiology, chemistry, or related technical field obtained at the time of hire or within the past 3 years, but have not yet been accepted and enrolled in a graduate program.

Notes to Applicants: You may obtain information about pay structure, expectations, and other internship opportunities on the LANL website: http://www.lanl.gov/careers/career-options/student-internships/index.php

COVID Vaccine:

The COVID vaccine is mandatory for all Laboratory students working on-site and students coming on-site, as well as any students coming on-site for any reason; unless granted an accommodation under applicable state or federal law. Where You Will Work

Located in northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. LANL enhances national security by ensuring the safety and reliability of the U.S. nuclear stockpile, developing technologies to reduce threats from weapons of mass destruction, and solving problems related to energy, environment, infrastructure, health, and global security concerns.

The Physical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy (C-PCS) Group addresses national and international problems by exploiting the measurement and diagnostic power of light, which is the fastest clock and the smallest ruler. We work with a diverse range of customers to execute research projects which span basic R&D and device creation through application and deployment of systems and methods for applied missions.

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.

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.

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.

For general program information refer to the Student Programs web page.

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

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Appointment Type

UGS

UGS

Contact Details
Contact Name Sutton, Jennifer Anne
Email [email protected]
Work Telephone
Vacancy Name: IRC90531
Organization Name C-PCS/ Chemistry - Physical Chem & Applied Spectroscopy
Minimum Salary
Maximum Salary
Req ID: IRC90531
Category: Student - Post Bachelor