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Los Alamos National Laboratory Overview
Los Alamos, NM
10000+ employees
1943
Government
Federal Agencies
$500 million to $1 billion (USD) per year
Los Alamos National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our focus is to develop and apply science and technology to ensure the safety, security and reliability of the U.S. nuclear deterrent; reduce ... Read more
Mission: At Los Alamos National Laboratory, our mission is to solve national security challenges through scientific excellence. In the interest of advancing our nation’s security, our greatest strength is in our ability to maintain broad science, technology and engineering ... Read more
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Los Alamos National Laboratory – Why Work For Us?
The Laboratory’s greatest strength is in our multidisciplinary capabilities. Los Alamos maintains broad science, technology, and engineering (ST&E) capabilities across multiple disciplines, leveraged to meet the Laboratory’s diverse national security missions.
Our four strategic cross-Laboratory "Science Pillars" allow us to draw on capabilities across the Lab to accomplish our missions. Each Science Pillar covers a principal theme with scientific goals fundamental to building and investing in our science, technology, and engineering expertise:
Information, Science, and Technology
Materials for the Future
Nuclear and Particle Futures
Science of Signatures
Wellness
Onsite medical facility
The Lab maintains an onsite clinic that is available to all employees and provides comprehensive services and programs to promote employee physical and mental wellness.
Onsite fitness facility
Employees at the Lab enjoy complete access to a 17,000 square foot fitness facility equipped with weight rooms, an aerobics room with dynamic classes, cycling and circuit training. Additionally, walkers and runners can enjoy various outdoor trails and a 1/8 mile outdoor track.
Onsite breastfeeding units
Mamava pricacy units for mothers who are nursing or pumping are available for working mothers and visitors. Read more about this important option here.
Onsite cafeterias
Food services at various locations across the Laboratory complex offer a wide variety of fresh food choices for breakfast and lunch.
Outdoors
All year long, Northern New Mexico provides incredible opportunities for outdoor and extreme sports enthusiasts. Consider the various options our beautiful state offers any adventure seekers.
Education Assistance
Financial assistance
Eligible employees may be reimbursed for the cost of tuition, fees and books related to courses taken through appropriately accredited institutions.
UC in-state tuition
Dependents of full-time Lab employees are eligible to enroll as students at any of the University of California (UC) campuses and use resident classification for tuition purposes.
Professional Development
The Lab provides online resources, onsite and facilitated classroom training, and access to industry-provided developmental opportunities for the continued professional development of all employees.
Time Away
Alternative work schedules
We know flexibility is the key to establishing a work-life balance. That is why the Lab offers a variety of work schedules. The most popular work schedule is the 9/80 schedule, which provides a Friday off every other week.
Holidays, vacation and sick leave
Because the Laboratory is a vibrant community of individuals and thought, there are several different leave options, with or without pay, to accommodate the needs of employees and Laboratory programs.
- 12 paid holidays
- 3 weeks of vacation per year (new, eligible employees)
- 8 hours of sick leave per month (sick leave may be used for employee illness, medical appointments & immediate family illness)
We proudly support veterans, transitioning military, and military reservists of the U.S. armed forces as they pursue a career with the Los Alamos National Laboratory. Our engaged and responsive employee resource group and Office of Diveristy guide individuals through the transition from military to civilian employment.
We conduct regular outreach in our local and national veteran community, making sure interested candidates know their options at the Lab. We are seeking mission oriented individuals and we thrive when great employees have found a sense of mission in working with us.
We believe diversity fuels our innovative, agile, and principled workforce that is essential to solving problems of global importance. The practice of inclusion & diversity are key to providing a work environment where our talented employees can thrive. We invite you to visit our website to learn more about the vibrant diversity programs at Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Los Alamos National Laboratory Reviews
Los Alamos National Laboratory269Approve of CEO
Terry C. Wallace
3 Ratings
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"Best place to work for"
StarStarStarStarStar- Work/Life Balance
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- Career Opportunities
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RecommendsApproves of CEOI have been working at Los Alamos National Laboratory full-time (Less than a year)
Pros
Everything about this workplace is a pro! I do not have a single complain!
Cons
Remote location, not much to do (other than the outdoors)
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Los Alamos National Laboratory Interviews
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No OfferPositive ExperienceDifficult InterviewLos Alamos National Laboratory 2018-04-01 04:04 PDTApplication
I applied online. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Los Alamos National Laboratory (Los Alamos, NM).
Interview
The process took a total of 6 months after applying online. First they asked for reference letters, then a couple weeks later some writing samples. Shortly after I had a phone interview with the group leader that lasted about half an hour, mostly describing the position and asking some general questions about my research experience. About 2 months later we started arranging the in person interview.
The in person interview lasted a full day and half of the next one. On the first day I had to give a 1 hour presentation on my research to the full group, followed by individual half hour meetings with everyone. Most people were friendly and interested in my work, although the senior staff was a little less friendly and (obviously) much more old fashioned. I was told about how it would work if I got hired and the 3 years of training/education I'd have to do, and a bit about the security clearance aspect.
I was told about 2 weeks after the interview that they were not going to pursue my application further. I would have appreciated a more detailed explanation since my impression of their impression of me was very positive, but that's the way it goes sometimes.Interview Questions
- Q: Why do you want to design nuclear weapons? Answer Question
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