Information Research Specialist 1/ 2 - Los Alamos National Laboratory
Los Alamos, NM
About the Job
What You Will Do
This position will be filled at either the Information Research Specialist 1/ Information Research Specialist 2 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.
The National Security Research Center (NSRC) at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) seeks a full-time, onsite archivist to support our Collections Management Team. We are searching for an Archivist (Information Research Specialist 1/2) experienced in and excited about digital and physical projects.
The NSRC, LANL's classified library, preserves and provides access to classified research and development materials related to the development, testing, and production of nuclear weapons. The NSRC's collections contain technical information related to physics, chemistry, engineering, material science, intelligence, and national security.
Information Research Specialist 1 ($63,200 - $99,000)
As an Information Research Specialist 1, the candidate will perform tasks and be responsible for including but not limited to the following:
Information Research Specialist 2 ($69,500 - $110,300)
As an Information Research Specialist 2, in addition to the core responsibilities outlined at the lower level, a candidate will take ownership of small collections management projects such as, but not limited to, physical inventories and finding aid creation for legacy digital materials.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Technical Knowledge
Exposure to physical archival processing, access, and preservation. Exposure to digital archival processing, access, and preservation. Demonstrated experience cataloging/indexing. Familiarity with metadata standards.
Communication and Customer Relations
Strong communication and collaboration skills in team and solo project environments while fostering a respectful, inclusive space. Adaptability to an environment of evolving technologies and processes. Strong organization with the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
Additional Job Requirements for an Information Research Specialist 2:
Demonstrated ability to lead small projects from planning to completion. Strong research and troubleshooting skills in digital environments. Ability to recommend process improvements and technical solutions within an established scope.
Education/Experience at Information Research Specialist 1: Position requires a bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Education/Experience at Information Research Specialist 2: Position requires a bachelor's degree in a related field and five years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications:
Note to Applicants: Your application must include a cover letter that addresses education/experience, minimum qualifications, and desired qualifications.
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.
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 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
§ 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.
Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.
*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 for additional information.
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, 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 applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-664-6947 option 2 and then option 3.
This position will be filled at either the Information Research Specialist 1/ Information Research Specialist 2 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.
The National Security Research Center (NSRC) at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) seeks a full-time, onsite archivist to support our Collections Management Team. We are searching for an Archivist (Information Research Specialist 1/2) experienced in and excited about digital and physical projects.
The NSRC, LANL's classified library, preserves and provides access to classified research and development materials related to the development, testing, and production of nuclear weapons. The NSRC's collections contain technical information related to physics, chemistry, engineering, material science, intelligence, and national security.
Information Research Specialist 1 ($63,200 - $99,000)
As an Information Research Specialist 1, the candidate will perform tasks and be responsible for including but not limited to the following:
- Support the Lab's digital collections platform(s)
- Perform original cataloging, create and standardize metadata for materials in all formats, assist in the creation of controlled vocabularies
- Process physical collections (arrangement, description, rehousing)
- Maintain familiarity with professional best practices through professional development
Information Research Specialist 2 ($69,500 - $110,300)
As an Information Research Specialist 2, in addition to the core responsibilities outlined at the lower level, a candidate will take ownership of small collections management projects such as, but not limited to, physical inventories and finding aid creation for legacy digital materials.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Technical Knowledge
Exposure to physical archival processing, access, and preservation. Exposure to digital archival processing, access, and preservation. Demonstrated experience cataloging/indexing. Familiarity with metadata standards.
Communication and Customer Relations
Strong communication and collaboration skills in team and solo project environments while fostering a respectful, inclusive space. Adaptability to an environment of evolving technologies and processes. Strong organization with the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
Additional Job Requirements for an Information Research Specialist 2:
Demonstrated ability to lead small projects from planning to completion. Strong research and troubleshooting skills in digital environments. Ability to recommend process improvements and technical solutions within an established scope.
Education/Experience at Information Research Specialist 1: Position requires a bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Education/Experience at Information Research Specialist 2: Position requires a bachelor's degree in a related field and five years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications:
- Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Bridge, and Adobe Media Encoder
- Experience with digitization in a GLAM setting
- Understanding of LANL cultural and technological history
- Interest in AI/ML/LLM functions in a GLAM setting
- Active Q Clearance
Note to Applicants: Your application must include a cover letter that addresses education/experience, minimum qualifications, and desired qualifications.
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.
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 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
§ 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.
Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.
*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 for additional information.
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, 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 applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-664-6947 option 2 and then option 3.
Source : Los Alamos National Laboratory