Lemont, Illinois, United States · On-site
$20/hr–$32/hr
Argonne National Laboratory is looking to hire an Office Assistant. This Office Assistant/Administrative Assistant will provide support to the Director, Electric Grid Program and the Director, Transportation Program in t…
Skills: Calendar Management, Travel Coordination, Expense Reporting, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word
Lemont, Illinois, United States · On-site
$94k–$147k/yr
The Materials Science Division (MSD) at Argonne National Laboratory invites applications for an experimental scientist specializing in quantum materials to join the Quantum States in Crystalline Matter (QSCM) Group. We s…
Skills: Crystal Growth, Synthesis of Inorganic Quantum Materials, Optical Floating Zone, Vapor Transport, Flux Growth
Lemont, Illinois, United States · On-site
$86k–$135k/yr
As a member of the laboratory deployed safety team, the ESH Coordinator will provide general safety guidance with primary responsibilities supporting the Accelerator Safety Division (ASD). The ASD environment is highly c…
Skills: Hazard Analysis, Electrical Safety, OSHA Compliance, DOE Orders, NFPA 70E
Lemont, Illinois, United States · On-site
$19/hr–$26/hr
Job DetailsJob Location: Lemont Park District - Lemont, IL 60439Position Type: Part - TimeSalary Range: $19.50 - $26.45 HourlyJob Shift: Variety of ShiftsJob Category: AquaticsThe Dolphins Head Coach is responsible for t…
Skills: Swim Coaching, Staff Supervision, Training Plan Development, Meet Coordination, Stroke Technique
Lemont, Illinois, United States · On-site
$106k–$166k/yr
Argonne National Laboratory is seeking a Continuity and Readiness Assurance Specialist within the Office of Emergency Management under the Emergency Preparedness and Response Division of the Security and Emergency Servic…
Skills: Continuity Planning, Emergency Preparedness, Readiness Assurance, Business Continuity, Organizational Resilience
Lemont, Illinois, United States · On-site
$94k–$147k/yr
The Center for Nanoscale Materials (CNM) at Argonne National Laboratory invites applications for an Assistant Scientist position focused on transformational research enabled by the development and application of advanced…
Skills: Synchrotron X-ray Microscopy, Nanoscale Characterization, Coherent Diffraction Imaging, Phase Retrieval, Artificial Intelligence
Lemont, Illinois, United States · On-site
$116k–$181k/yr
The Magnetic Devices Group (MDG) within the Accelerator Systems Division (ASD) of the Advanced Photon Source (APS) seeks a Physicist focusing on developing advanced control systems and providing operational support for c…
Skills: EPICS, C++, Python, Linux, PLC Systems
Lemont, Illinois, United States · On-site
$73k–$121k/yr
We invite applications for a Postdoctoral Appointee position in the Chemical Sciences and Engineering Division (CSE) at Argonne National Laboratory. Working under the guidance of a supervisor, the successful candidate wi…
Skills: Battery Modeling, Electrochemistry, Artificial Intelligence, Mathematical Modeling, Numerical Simulation
Lemont, Illinois, United States · On-site
$35/hr–$43/hr
Under the general supervision of a Building Maintenance Foreman, the Maintenance Mechanic II performs preventive maintenance, operational functions, and minor repairs to building and utility electrical and mechanical sys…
Skills: HVAC Repair, Refrigeration, Electrical Systems Maintenance, Plumbing, Preventive Maintenance
Lemont, Illinois, United States · On-site
$73k–$121k/yr
A postdoctoral position is immediately available at the Advanced Photon Source (APS) at Argonne National Laboratory. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of ultrafast microscale photonics and micro…
Skills: MEMS Design, X-ray Optics, Ultrafast Photonics, RF Signal Processing, Feedback Control Strategies
Lemont, Illinois, United States · On-site
$58k–$94k/yr
We are seeking a Safety Generalist to join our Deployed Safety Team. This role offers the opportunity to actively contribute to our mission of ensuring a safe and compliant work environment within the Laboratory. Key Res…
Skills: Environmental Health and Safety, Risk Reduction, Regulatory Compliance, Job Safety Analysis, Work Planning
Lemont, Illinois, United States · On-site
$35/hr–$55/hr
Under general supervision of the High Voltage Supervisor, maintain, support, and assist in the day to day operation and maintenance of the Argonne National Laboratory electrical transmission and distribution system. Alth…
Skills: High Voltage Maintenance, Electrical Troubleshooting, Switching Operations, Root Cause Analysis, Diagnostic Testing
Lemont, Illinois, United States · On-site
$39/hr–$39/hr
Under the general supervision of the Foreman, starts, stops, and adjusts the operation of all equipment as necessary for proper operation of the waste treatment plant and the domestic and cooling water treatment plants. …
Skills: Water Treatment Operation, Wastewater Treatment, Chemical Testing, Mechanical Systems Knowledge, Sample Collection
Lemont, Illinois, United States · On-site
$254k–$396k/yr
Argonne National Laboratory invites applications for the position of Director of the High Energy Physics (HEP) Division, a core research division within the Physical Sciences and Engineering Directorate. The HEP Division…
Skills: Scientific Leadership, Strategic Vision, Operational Stewardship, Financial Planning, Resource Allocation
Lemont, Illinois, United States · On-site
Please apply to be in the Spring 2027 Undergraduate Seasonal Internship applicant pool. Application Deadline is Friday, October XX[PENDING], 2026. Argonne’s Seasonal Internship program encourages undergraduate students t…
Skills: Research Strategy, STEM, Poster Presentation, Scientific Research, Engineering
Lemont, Illinois, United States · On-site
$73k–$121k/yr
The Vehicle Technology Assessment (VTA) Group within the Vehicle and Mobility Systems department (VMS, vms.taps.anl.gov) at Argonne National Laboratory is looking for a postdoctoral appointee to assess vehicle technologi…
Skills: Vehicle Modelling, Systems Analysis, Techno-economic Analysis, Matlab, Simulink
Lemont, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$61k–$95k/yr
Argonne National Laboratory is a U.S. Department of Energy national laboratory conducting world-class research to address the nation's energy, environmental, and security challenges. The University Student Program Team w…
Skills: Program Coordination, Student Recruitment, Data Tracking, Stakeholder Management, Educational Program Support
Lemont, Illinois, United States · On-site
$135k–$211k/yr
Argonne National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary science and engineering research center where talented scientists and engineers work together to answer the biggest questions facing humanity, from how to obtain afforda…
Skills: IT Strategic Leadership, High-Performance Computing, Cybersecurity Engineering, Network Administration, Budget Management
Lemont, Illinois, United States · On-site
$135k–$216k/yr
Responsibilities Build, enhance, and maintain custom enterprise solutions in Jira, Java-based applications, and Azure .NET custom web applications Lead and execute the migration of Jira and Confluence from Data Center to…
Skills: Java, .NET, Azure, Jira, Confluence
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Provide high-level administrative support to the Directors of the Electric Grid and Transportation Programs. Tasks include managing calendars, coordinating domestic and international travel, and processing sensitive operational documentation.
Requires a high school diploma and at least 4 years of related administrative experience. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
Argonne National Laboratory is looking to hire an Office Assistant. This Office Assistant/Administrative Assistant will provide support to the Director, Electric Grid Program and the Director, Transportation Program in the Advanced Energy Technologies (AET) Directorate office reporting to the AET Directorate Executive Assistant. Under supervision and with a degree of initiative, will provide administrative support while performing a wide range of administrative activities and tasks. This individual will ensure the administrative responsibilities, often of a confidential or sensitive nature, are performed in a timely manner. This individual will handle multiple assignments using independent judgment, facilitating effective, efficient flow and processing of information and activities associated with daily operations, as assigned.
Job Responsibilities:
Scheduling meetings
Managing multiple calendars
Preparing domestic and international travel arrangements
Processing expense reports and conference registrations
Coordinating on-site visits and logistics
Processing foreign national site access
Preparing and formatting correspondence, proposals, reports, and presentations
Notetaking and transcribing
Ordering supplies
Tracking action items and monitoring approaching deadlines
Maintaining electronic filing system
Providing administrative back-up support, and other duties as assigned
Knowledge of a broad range of administrative support, office practices and procedures.
Ability to demonstrate good interpersonal, oral, and written communication.
Ability to interact diplomatically and tactfully with people at all levels both within and outside the laboratory.
Ability to be flexible with the potential to work with many groups in the directorate.
Ability to think quickly when managing difficult situations.
Skilled in organizational and time management skills including the ability to prioritize, organize and handle multiple assignments simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, while being detail oriented and using sound judgment to accomplish tasks.
Analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills to resolve most problems independently with incomplete or conflicting data.
Knowledge, skills, and experience using Microsoft Outlook, including using advanced features in editing documents, with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat.
Skills in arranging and coordinating meetings, workshops, conferences, on-site visits, and managing both domestic and international travel.
Demonstrate ability to quickly learn internal business systems.
Ability to model Argonne’s Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.
This position requires on-site presence at the Argonne campus in Lemont, Illinois.
High school and 4+ years of related experience
Other: To perform the essential functions of this position successful applicants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship, which is required to comply with federal regulations and contract. Illegal drug testing as defined in 10 CFR 707.4 and a background investigation will be required prior to employment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of Laboratory business systems such as Box, Concur, and Workday.
Knowledge of Laboratory and Division policies, practices, and procedures.
Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package.
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As an equal employment opportunity employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a safe and welcoming workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. Argonne encourages everyone to apply for employment. Argonne is committed to nondiscrimination and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.
Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department.
All Argonne offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes an assessment of criminal conviction history conducted on an individualized and case-by-case basis. Please be advised that Argonne positions require upon hire (or may require in the future) for the individual be to obtain a government access authorization that involves additional background check requirements. Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment.
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Argonne National Laboratory, one of the U.S. Department of Energy's national laboratories for science and engineering research, employs 3,400 employees, including 1,400 scientists and engineers, three-quarters of whom hold doctoral degrees. Argonne's annual operating budget of around $1 billion supports upwards of 200 research projects. Since 1990, Argonne has worked with more than 600 companies and numerous federal agencies and other organizations. Argonne's mission is to apply a unique mix of world-class science, engineering and user facilities to deliver innovative research and technologies. We create new knowledge that addresses the most important scientific and societal needs of our nation. We actively seek opportunities to work with industry to transfer our technologies to the marketplace through licensing, joint research and many other collaborative relationships. Argonne is managed by UChicago Argonne, LLC, for the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science. We are located on 1,500 acres (6.9 sq. km) in southwest DuPage County, Illinois 25 miles (40 km) southwest of Chicago. The site is completely encircled by the beautiful Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve.
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