How to Apply

Information and tips to help you apply for a career at the Laboratory

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Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as 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 applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. 

The Laboratory is 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 a disability accommodation, email applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505) 664-6947, opt 3.

Access our application or browse jobs

1. To apply for or browse jobs, go to iRecruitment at jobs.lanl.gov.
2. Search for jobs three ways:
   • Click any of the Quick Links to browse jobs in specific categories.
   • Click a Job Category, then the Search button, for jobs in a single category. Tip: To select more than one Job Category, press the CTRL and Shift keys together and click.
   • Complete any or all of the fields, then click the Search button to view job listing results.
3. Click the Vacancy Name number (in blue) to view any job’s details.
4. Click Apply Now or “Add to Basket” to apply later. Tip: To apply for a job or save to your basket, you must have a Los Alamos National Laboratory jobs account. See Register for an account, below.
5. Register for or log in to your account to complete the application process.

Register for an account

1. See left hand side of the screen titled Create a LANL Jobs Account.
2. Select the Register button if you have NEVER had an employee Z number, been a contractor, or received Los Alamos Lab insurance coverage.
3. Select the Click Here button if you have EVER been employed with the Lab or received insurance coverage.
4. Enter your email, last name, first name, select a password and submit. A validation email will be sent to you.
5. Enter your validation code as described in the email you receive and complete the 3-page registration form. Your account is now active and you can apply for jobs or save to your basket. Important: Enter the validation code within 15 days to activate your account or your account will be deactivated.

Upload documents

1. Click the Add button and follow the instructions. Tip: name each document with your name, document type (resumé, cover letter), and the IRC number (the Vacancy Name number in blue), especially if you are applying for multiple jobs.
2. Click continue to complete the document upload. You will receive a confirmation that your document is uploaded.
3. Click Next after adding your documents.
4. Complete the Equal Employment Opportunity form.
5. Click Next and check your information on the Review Page.
6. Click Finish if all the information on the Review Page is correct. You will receive a confirmation that your application has been submitted.

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