Career Stories

Explore a dimensional career at LANL: Take a look at who is working here and what they are doing to have a fulfilling career and balanced work/life.

Nuclear energy field fascinates David Parkinson, chemical engineer
Chemical engineer undergraduate designs and tests a separator used in processing plutonium. - 8/3/12
Hazmat work opens up career options for Adam Sayre, agricultural economist
Agricultural economics undergraduate works behind the scenes to ensure quality work on gloveboxes used for hazardous materials. - 8/3/12
Ideal balance of work, play makes outdoor enthusiast's James Miller life enviable
Nuclear engineer graduate research assistant gets valueable experience while taking advantage of local outdoor recreational activities. - 8/2/12
Inspiration from world-class scientists leads Patricia Langan to nanoscience
Graduate research assistant discovered her passion while interning as an undergraduate student in the Bioscience Division. - 8/1/12
Science theory and practical applications both avenues at LANL for Daniela Moody, Postdoc
"I love working with like-minded people, and the eclectic combination of educational and cultural backgrounds of everyone on my team truly fosters scientific growth." - 7/31/12
Working to keep us safe: Sara Brambilla, Postdoc creates threat reduction tools
Chemical engineer postdoc experiences a foreign culture while working on resources that respond to weapons of mass destruction and natural threats. - 7/18/12
Hands-on environmental stewardship deepens Erica Garcia, civil engineer, experience
Civil engineer undergraduate spends time in the field sampling water quality for the Lab. - 7/17/12
World class recreation complements cutting-edge science
Los Alamos employees enjoy access to a network of 100+ miles of high-quality trails, much of it within walking distance from key Lab facilities or from residents’ front doors. - 4/3/12
Why Los Alamos? Quality of life makes town "Best Of"
Real secrets related to Los Alamos have as much to do with quality of life as prosperity and stability. - 4/3/12

Other News from LANL

Los Alamos National Laboratory begins pumping tests on chromium plume The purpose of the pumping tests is to refine understanding of the plume properties within the regional aquifer and evaluate the potential for large-scale pumping to remove chromium. May 22, 2013
Bradbury Science Museum partnering in national Blue Star Museums program Blue Star Museums program to host active duty military personnel and their families from Memorial Day, May 27, through Labor Day, Sept. 2.May 22, 2013
Los Alamos director echoes cyber concerns Director Charlie McMillan told a gathering of energy executives that securing the electrical grid is a major concern now and it’s only becoming more serious. May 21, 2013
Los Alamos National Laboratory selects three small businesses for environmental work The companies chosen are Terranear PMC, Navarro Research and Engineering, Inc., and Adelante Consulting, Inc.May 14, 2013

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