Data Scientist 1/2 (Scientist 1/2)

At Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), we solve national security challenges through simultaneous excellence! The Plutonium Capability Transuranic Waste Management group, Nuclear Process Infrastructure-6 (NPI-6) is looking for a highly motivated individual to serve as a Data Scientist to join our team. NPI-6 ensures safe, efficient, and compliant waste management generated at the TA-55 Plutonium Facility, the Chemistry and Metallurgy Research (CMR) building, the TA-50 Radioactive Liquid Waste Treatment Facility (RLWTF), and the Radiological Laboratory Utility Office Building (RLUOB). Within this scope, the Data Team provides metric tracking, research and analysis, and custom software products to facilitate group operations. As part of this team, there are ample opportunities to learn new skillsets, and we maintain a supportive environment when challenges arise. At LANL, how we do our work is just as important as what we do. Our team members comply with a variety of nuclear management related requirements; work independently on challenging concurrent projects requiring close cooperation, adaptability, initiative, and willingness to provide support wherever needed to meet LANL’s National Security Mission.

Data Scientist 1 ($96,600 - $158,000)

At this level, you will:

• Assist with collaborative projects to advance throughput of waste characterization.
• Take responsibility for understanding tasks and own contributions to deliverables.
• Set direction and goals for assigned tasks and manage your own assignments.
• Contribute to internal reports and presentations, build data pipelines, visualize data, and improve information flow processes.

Data Scientist 2 ($106,400 - $176,000)

In addition to the responsibilities listed above, at this level you will:

• Contribute to medium to large scale proposals, and the development of intellectual property leading to copyrights or patents, journal papers and/or technical reports.
• Set individual and/or team direction and goals for well-defined tasks within a project.
• Develop innovative advanced concepts, theories, methods, techniques, and approaches to address specialized problems, expanding on existing efforts or establishing novel research directions such as innovations in waste packaging safety/efficiency.
• Use project assignments to further organizational goals by developing and implementing project management plans, including scope, schedule, and budget for small to moderate projects and/or major project tasks., Where You Will Work

Computing: Demonstrated knowledge and experience in one or more of the following technical disciplines: script coding (ex. Python, SQL, bash), data engineering, data analysis and visualization, statistics, web application development. Familiarity with Windows and Linux operating systems.

Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to thrive in a highly collaborative environment, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work across disciplines.

Methodology Development: Demonstrated knowledge and experience in developing and implementing technical research and development of projects, including the formulation and test of hypotheses, investigation of alternate solutions and recommendation of solutions to technical problems.

Communication: Ability to communicate safety, security, and quality assurance practices for the work assignment, including ability to formulate, document and present results to non-technical and technical audiences through written and spoken communication., Leadership: Experience planning, directing and executing technical projects.

Mentorship: Experience mentoring junior staff, peers, students.

Communication: A record of achievement through publications, presentations and technical products.

Education/Experience at lower level: Position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field from an accredited college or university and 2 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Education/Experience at higher level: Position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field from an accredited college or university and 4 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with low-code platforms such as Oracle APEX, Mendix, Strategy (a.k.a. MicroStrategy), or Microsoft PowerAutomate.
• Experience transitioning prototypes to production-ready tools, including working with stakeholders to facilitate tool adoption.
• Familiarity with process engineering and improvement.
• Experience navigating large organizational hierarchies and meeting complex legal and administrative requirements.
• Experience bridging between computing and operations communities.
• Experience using prompt engineering for generative AI.
• Active DOE “Q” clearance (or equivalent).

Note to Applicants: Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People’s Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents (“green card” holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.

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., *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. See DOE Order 472.2 (https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0472.2-BOrder-chg1-pgchg) for additional information.

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