Waste Management Coordinator 1/2 (Night Shift/Weekends)

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• $134k Per Year Waste Management Coordinator 1/2 (Night Shift/Weekends) Los Alamos National Laboratory

Occupation:

Management Occupations

Location:

Los Alamos, NM

• 87544 Positions available: 1 Job #:

IRC141476

Source:

Los Alamos National Laboratory | NLX

Posted:

02/18/2026

Web Site:

www.lanl.gov

Job Type:

Full Time (30 Hours or More) Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. What You Will Do This position will be filled at either the Waste Management Coordinator 1 or 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. Waste Management Coordinator 1 ($71,200

• $112,900) Are you passionate about environmental stewardship and ensuring the safe handling of hazardous materials?

This role offers a unique opportunity to play a critical part in managing waste generated from cutting-edge research and innovation. As a waste management specialist, you will be responsible for overseeing the proper storage, handling, characterization, packaging, and transportation of various waste materials, including hazardous, radioactive, and mixed waste, within a laboratory or high-hazard facility. You will work closely with scientists, engineers, and regulatory agencies to maintain compliance with environmental and safety regulations while supporting groundbreaking discoveries. Your expertise in chemical segregation, waste classification, and transportation requirements will help ensure the organization meets its safety and sustainability goals. In this role, you will be an essential link between research teams and regulatory bodies, helping to uphold the laboratory's mission of scientific excellence while maintaining the highest standards of environmental responsibility. If you are eager to apply your knowledge of hazardous materials management in a dynamic and impactful setting, this is the perfect opportunity to make a difference. Waste Management Coordinator 2 ($85,900

• $139,900) In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, at this level candidates will take on greater leadership and strategic responsibilities, ensuring the laboratory's waste management program operates at peak efficiency and compliance.

In addition to overseeing the proper storage, handling, characterization, packaging, and transportation of hazardous, radioactive, and mixed waste, you will assist efforts to improve waste management processes, develop best practices, and provide technical guidance to teams across the organization. Additionally, this role may involve supporting projects related to waste minimization, sustainability initiatives, and process improvements to align with the laboratory's mission of scientific excellence and environmental responsibility. Strong leadership skills will be essential, as this individual will mentor staff, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and drive innovation in waste management strategies. If you are looking for an opportunity to lead and shape the future of waste management in a cutting-edge research environment, this position offers the perfect platform to make a lasting impact. Additional Information Help for Additional Information. Opens a new window.

What You Need Minimum Job Requirements:

• Understanding of work hazards, safety practices, operating configurations, security, environment and quality objectives and requirements.
• Basic knowledge of and experience with handling, characterizing, packaging, and/or transporting solid, liquid, hazardous, radioactive, and/or mixed wastes
• Practical work experience with a laboratory or high hazard facility/environment that generated multiple waste types
• Basic skill to communicate elements of waste management to technical and non-technical personnel, interact, and work with internal customers as well as with Federal, State, and local agencies.
• Basic knowledge or training per

DOT 49 CFR

as a Basic Hazardous Materials Shipper and Basic Radioactive Materials Shipper or Certified per

DOT 49 CFR

as an Advanced Hazardous Materials Shipper and Advanced Radioactive Materials Shipper or Certified per

DOT 49 CFR

as an Advanced Mixed Waste Shipper

• Basic knowledge and experience in managing satellite accumulation areas (SAAs), central accumulation areas (CAAs), PCB storage areas, universal waste (UW) areas, and radioactive staging/storage areas including knowledge of chemical storage, segregation, and handling
• Basic work experience with a laboratory or R D plant/facility that generated multiple waste types Additional Job Requirements for Waste Management Coordinator 2: In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:
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• 3 days ago What You Will Do Located in northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is primarily responsible for monitoring the safety and reliability of the U.

S. nuclear stockpile and conducting advanced research in numerous areas related to national security. Additionally, it is a center for research in a wide range of scientific disciplines, including space exploration, geophysics, renewable energy, supercomputing, medicine, and nanotechnology. Welcome to the Associate Laboratory Directorate for Weapons Production (ALDWP) and the Pit Technologies (PT) Division. The PT Division is one of 10 divisions in ALDWP. We are confident that you will find the PT Division a dynamic and rewarding place to work. Our employees are the most valuable asset within ALDWP and the Laboratory as a whole. The PT Division provides plutonium pit related products and services of superior quality and value to protect our nation and promote world stability. Individuals working in this position will be interacting with multiple organizations to ensure implementation and compliance with Conduct of Engineering, Conduct of Maintenance, Conduct of Operations, Quality, and Safety Management Programs for their area. Successful candidates will perform the following duties and responsibilities:

• Apply engineering principles, theories, concepts, and practices to contribute to solutions for a broad range of technical challenges of national importance, including nuclear deterrence and threat reduction.
• Serve as a contributing member of integrated research and development (R D) teams to address engineering challenges.
• Assist in the research, design, testing, analysis, verification and validation of engineering and technology solutions in support of R D and Operations initiatives.
• Learn advanced technologies and analysis techniques employed by the Los Alamos National Laboratory engineering community.
• Adapt to evolving R D requirements while meeting safety, security, compliance, and schedule imperatives.
• Assist in developing new methods, technologies, and analysis techniques for institutional programs.
• Ensure programmatic objectives through the provision of project management and engineering support to successfully complete milestones.

What You Need Minimum Job Requirements:

Engineering Expertise

• Beginner to intermediate knowledge of professional engineering concepts, principles, practices, and procedures, as demonstrated by experience researching, designing, analyzing, testing, verifying, and validating engineering solutions.
• Basic knowledge along with any class project experience with analysis or testing in one or more of the following engineering areas: shock, vibration, fluids, thermal, nuclear, systems, explosives, manufacturing, process, control systems, data acquisition and data analysis.
• Demonstrated capability/experience performing a broad range of complex engineering work, including experience designing or reviewing a complete project, system, or component.
• Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing, system and component testing operations.
• Demonstrated experience developing, codifying, and validating engineering requirements. Analytical Skills
• Intermediate analytical thinking skills, as demonstrated by experience designing and executing experiments or tests, including the analyzation and interpretation of data.
• Demonstrated experience with continuous improvement concepts and tools.
• Demonstrated commitment to high quality and timeliness of deliverables. Communication and Teamwork
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in high-intensity environments with coworkers representing a variety of technical backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to express detailed ideas clearly in ways that build understanding, respect, and trust, as demonstrated through presentations and publications.
• Demonstrated ability to express ideas clearly in oral and written communications.

Education/Experience:

Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution related to the occupation combined with 2 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and technical experience directly related to the occupation. Candidates that meet the degree requirement, but who do not meet the two-year experience requirement, are encouraged to apply and may be considered for hire through an allowable variance.

DOE O. 426.2

Requires a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or related science, 2 years job related experience, and 1 year of nuclear experience.

Desired Qualifications:

Experience in various work environments

• Demonstrated experience working in glovebox environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge or experience working in a manufacturing or production organization requiring implementation of defined manufacturing, testing, and quality requirements.
• Demonstrated experience working in a nuclear facility. Quality and Improvement
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with system and subsystem qualification testing and/or analysis.
• Demonstrated experience applying continuous improvement concepts and tools.
• Demonstrated knowledge of conduct of operations principles.
• Demonstrated experience performing engineering work using rigorous institutional processes. Active Q clearance or equivalent
• Existing DOE "Q" clearance (or similar).

Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation): Lifting 30+ pounds, Reading vision, Walking, Climbing stairs,

Climbing Ladders Location:

This position will be located in Los Alamos, NM.

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. Note to

Applicants:

Please submit a detailed resume highlighting all your experience and achievements to be considered for this position. Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of 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. 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 (https://directives.nnsa.doe.gov/supplemental-directive/sd-0206-0002) . Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under D General Requirements (Outer) Skills (Inner) Specialized (Center) 0% Occupation 0% Education 0% Work Experience 0% Location 0% Salary N/A Job Skills N/A Shift N/A Min. Age N/A Drivers Lic. N/A DL Endorsements N/A Typing N/A Security Clearance N/A Language This chart is used to compare your background against this job to help to determine if you would be a good fit for this position. You match 0% of the General Job Requirements. You match 0% of the Skills Required, and you match 0% of the Specialized Job Requirements. End of interactive chart. View Share Production Control Specialist 2 Los Alamos National Laboratory Los Alamos, NM Industrial Engineers Regular National Labor Exchange

• 3 days ago What You Will Do Use your skills to support our national security mission!

Prototype Fabrication (PF) is seeking a qualified Production Control Specialist 2 to join the division's Integrated Logistics & Asset Management (ILAM) group. PF Division at Los Alamos National Laboratory provides machining, fabrication and dimensional inspection of critical hardware needed to support the nation's stockpile stewardship efforts. Join our dedicated staff of engineers, machinists, dimensional inspectors, and other staff supporting multiple programs with manufactured components ranging in size through a wide variety of materials for a broad customer base. As a Production Control Specialist 2, you will be a working team leader supporting the effective management of inventory control processes across the entire division to enable efficient and compliant operations. The team has a broad range of inventory responsibilities to include receiving incoming raw stock material, identifying and ordering general shop supplies, stocking and managing an automated inventory control system, conducting cycle counts, aiding in the proper management of controlled storage locations, and managing chemical inventory. The team also supports general housekeeping, basic preventative maintenance, and other organization activities across eight machine shops spread across the LANL campus to maintain a safe, secure and organized work area. This position is primarily self-directed, partnering with other working leaders across the organization to effectively manage inventory for the division. The selected candidate will provide daily direction to a small team of staff that perform a broad range of tasks. This position has regular contact with group management and general staff.

What You Need Minimum Job Requirements:

Technical

• Strong experience with detailed record keeping and strong organizational skills, e.g., inventory, records, and materials logs.
• Demonstrated experience establishing processes and procedures to effectively manage inventory.
• Demonstrated proficiency with typical business software, computer hardware, and use of computer systems, specifically, spreadsheets, procurement systems and inventory databases.
• Demonstrated experience handling material of various shapes, sizes, weights, and of high value, in the receipt and distribution of materials.
• Demonstrated experience working in a high consequence environment where safety and/or security requirements are fully understood and always followed.
• Demonstrated experience supporting the training and development of others. Communication and Teamwork
• Strong experience interacting in a customer service-related setting and the ability to work effectively and cohesively in a team environment to meet established objectives.
• Strong writing ability and verbal communication skills required to independently prepare and present data and reports to peers, senior colleagues, management, and customers.
• Demonstrated record of dependability, reliability, and commitment to the long-term needs of the job duties and programmatic goals of the organization.

Education/Experience:

Position requires 5 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.

Training/Certifications:

You must have the ability to acquire and maintain pertinent certifications, such as: Radiological Worker II; Beryllium Worker; classified matter custodian (CMC); forklift operator; crane operator; and others that may apply.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working with inventory management software to properly manage consumables in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with annual inventory audits and assessments to ensure accurate inventory records.
• Previous Team Leader experience Note to

Applicants:

To apply, please provide a comprehensive resume that outlines how you meet the minimum and desired qualifications listed above. Cover Letters are encouraged.

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. 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. 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 (https://directives.nnsa.doe.gov/supplemental-directive/sd-0206-0002) . 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 (https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0472.2-BOrder-chg1-pgchg) 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. In General Requirements (Outer) Skills (Inner) Specialized (Center) 0% Occupation 0% Education 0% Work Experience 0% Location 0% Salary N/A Job Skills N/A Shift N/A Min. Age N/A Drivers Lic. N/A DL Endorsements N/A Typing N/A Security Clearance N/A Language This chart is used to compare your background against this job to help to determine if you would be a good fit for this position. You match 0% of the General Job Requirements. You match 0% of the Skills Required, and you match 0% of the Specialized Job Requirements. End of interactive chart. View Share See all jobs from Los Alamos National Laboratory Location/Work Site Information Help for Location/Work Site Information. Opens a new window. Cost of Living Calculator Help for Cost of Living Calculator. Opens a new window. Job Type and Required Hours Help for Job Type and Required Hours. Opens a new window. Specialized Job Requirements Help for Specialized Job Requirements. Opens a new window. This job was posted at https://www.lanl.gov/ on 02/18/2026 2:49:24 AM. Change Job Search Criteria Print Job Order Opens in new window [ Do you have a comment or concern about this job posting? ]