Data Management Librarian

The Research Library at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) seeks an innovative Data Management Librarian. The Research Library delivers essential knowledge services in support of the Laboratory’s mission to solve national security challenges through scientific excellence.

The Data Management Librarian provides leadership on data services and collaborates heavily across library project teams as well as directly with Laboratory scientists and engineers on data management standards and practices. Reporting to the Research Services and Resource Discovery Section, this person provides key public services of consultations and instruction, while collaborating with developers and technical services library staff to ensure data management technologies meet the needs and challenges of managing data, including Big Data, from different scientific disciplines. We seek a highly collaborative and intellectually curious individual eager to help shape the future of data services at LANL.

At this level, the Data Management Librarian will:

In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, at this level the Data Management Librarian will:

Education/Experience Library Professional 1 : Bachelor’s Degree, MLS / MLIS degree (ALA-accredited preferred) and a minimum two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Education/Experience Library Professional 2: Bachelor’s Degree, MLS / MLIS degree (ALA-accredited preferred), and a minimum five years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum two years’ experience as a science, engineering, or research data services librarian in a research library.

Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2 . 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). Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements

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.

Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.

Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served at least one year of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the one year of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader.Please refer to Laboratory Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, 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 federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also 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 such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-665-4444 option 1.

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: