Atmospheric, Earth & Energy Graduate - Academic Graduate Appointee

Company Description

Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!

Are you interested in joining some of the brightest talent in the world to strengthen the United States’ security? Come join Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) where our employees apply their expertise to create solutions for BIG ideas that make our world a better place.

We are committed to a diverse and equitable workforce with an inclusive culture that values and celebrates the diversity of our people, talents, ideas, experiences, and perspectives. This is essential to innovation and creativity for continued success of the Laboratory’s mission.

Pay

$5,560 - $8,900 Monthly

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting.  An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

Job Description

We have an opening for an Academic Graduate Appointee to support/engage in practical research experience to further their educational goals. Opportunities include completing research and working on various projects within atmospheric science, climate and carbon cycle research, geoscience, environmental science, and industrial ecology.  Our mission is to integrate atmospheric, earth, and energy sciences in support of defense and global security. Please visit our website to learn about the people, research, and resources that support our mission.

In this role, you will perform relatively complex radiochemical tasks for analysis of plutonium, americium, strontium-90 and cesium-137 in water, sediment, and biota in support of the Runit Project (PL 112-149) and the DOE Marshall Islands Program. This position will be filled based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team.

You will 

• Provide advanced scientific and technical support in radiochemistry for analysis of Pu isotopes, 241Am, 90Sr and 137Cs in environmental samples by mass-spectrometry and conventional radiometric counting techniques.
• Under limited direction and supervision, refine methods for analysis of 90Sr in calcium rich environmental samples.
• Present work through presentations and/or poster sessions.
• Contribute to report writing and publications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Analytical Chemistry or similar field.
• Sufficient analytical background and practical working experience in performing radiochemical separations, with emphasis on Pu isotopes, 241Am, 90Sr and 137Cs in environmental samples.
• Experience in the preparation of AMS targets for analysis of long-lived Pu isotopes.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to present and communicate concepts and ideas.
• Experience working with personal computers and familiarity with Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Qualifications We Desire

• MS degree in Analytical Chemistry with an emphasis in Radiochemistry or similar field.

Additional Information

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

Position Information

This is a one-year Academic Graduate Appointee, open to those who have been awarded a degree at the time of the employment offer.

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

• Included in 2024 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
• Flexible Benefits Package
• 401(k)
• Relocation Assistance
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
• Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability (IDEA) - visit https://www.llnl.gov/diversity
• Our core beliefs - visit https://www.llnl.gov/diversity/our-values 
• Employee engagement - visit https://www.llnl.gov/diversity/employee-engagement

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 appl