Radiation Control Technician III Nuclear Facilities

Radiation Control Technician 3

LANL (Los Alamos National Laboratory) \| Los Alamos, NM (Onsite) \| $37-$43/hr \+ Shift Differential

Why This Role

Los Alamos National Laboratory is one of the most mission-critical scientific facilities in the world - and the Radiation Control Technician 3 is a key part of keeping it safe. This is a high-visibility, high-impact role where your expertise directly protects people, facilities, and the mission. If you're an experienced RCT who takes pride in your craft and wants to work alongside some of the best health physicists in the country, this is the opportunity for you.

What You'll Do

• Provide radiological and operational health physics support across LANL facilities and high-hazard areas
• Conduct workplace surveillance, interpret radiological data, and ensure compliance with 10CFR835 and radiation protection procedures
• Review and support radiation work permits, posting compliance, and facility design input
• Mentor and guide junior technicians in contamination control, exposure management, and procedural compliance
• Respond to radiological emergencies and coordinate re-entry strategies with health physicists
• Supervise other technicians during field assignments as needed

Schedule \& Compensation

• Pay Rate: $37-$43/hr depending on experience
• Shift Differential: Additional pay available for qualifying shift assignments
• Schedule: This position supports 24/7 facility coverage and may include rotating shifts and weekend assignments

What We're Looking For

Required

• U.S. Citizenship (required for DOE Q Clearance eligibility)
• Ability to obtain a DOE Q Clearance and meet DOE Order 426\.2 requirements
• High school diploma plus 2-4 years of hands-on RCT experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proficiency in radiological monitoring, emergency response, and work permit review
• Ability to work with limited supervision and make sound radiological safety decisions in the field

Preferred

• Experience at a DOE national laboratory or other DOE/NNSA facility
• Military health physics or radiation control background
• Experience training or mentoring other RCTs
• Broad knowledge of health physics principles and related disciplines

Who Should Apply

We Encourage Applications From

• Experienced RCTs at other DOE sites (Sandia, NNSS, Savannah River, Hanford, Y-12, etc.)
• Veterans with military radiation control, health physics, or nuclear field experience
• Strong RCT 2 candidates with a demonstrated track record and readiness to advance to level 3

Candidates will be evaluated on total experience - if you're close, we want to hear from you.