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Berkeley Lab's (LBNL) Biological Systems and Engineering (BSE) Division has an opening for a Postdoctoral Fellow to join the Mukhopadhyay Group and the Department of Energy (DOE) funded m-CAFEs project. In this exciting role, you will engineer key microbes involved in plant-root communities, to study plant-microbe interactions in engineered ecosystems, particularly those involving Sorghum. Using genetic, proteomic, and metabolomic and other functional genomics approaches, you will investigate microbial stress tolerance and resilience mechanisms, including biofilm formation, regulatory systems, stress responses, and horizontal gene transfer. You will also assess how microbial engineering affects community stability, root colonization, and persistence within plant microbiomes. This position has an anticipated start date of January 1, 2027. We're here for the same mission, to bring science solutions to the world. Join our team and YOU will play a supporting role in our goal to...

Lawrence Berkeley National Lab's (LBNL) Advanced Light Source (ALS) Division has an opening for an Administrator to support their Safety and Work Planning Groups . The ALS is a world-leading X-ray research facility used by scientists to study materials, energy technologies, biological systems, and other areas of science. The ALS-U Project is modernizing the facility with next-generation capabilities that will support scientific discovery for years to come. In this exciting role, you will serve as a key administrative partner in supporting efficient operations and a safe, inclusive, and collaborative ALS community. You will provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to scientific and operational leadership and staff across the ALS Safety and Work Planning groups and associated projects, including ALS-U. This role will support project activities, including meeting logistics, safety documentation and test records, database management, action-item tracking, and...

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is hiring two Custodians within the Facilities division. The custodian is responsible for maintaining premises and work areas in a clean and orderly manner and performs most assignments under direct supervision with instructions as to the results expected. This position determines methods, procedures, equipment and material, best suited for the operation to be performed. We're here for the same mission, to bring science solutions to the world. Join our team and YOU will play a supporting role in our goal to address global challenges! Have a high level of impact and work for an organization associated with 17 Nobel Prizes! Why join Berkeley Lab? We invest in our employees by offering a total rewards package you can count on: Exceptional health and retirement benefits, including pension or 401K-style plans Opportunities to grow in your career - check out our Tuition Assistance Program A culture where you'll belong - we are invested...

Lawrence Berkeley National Lab's (LBNL) Advanced Light Source (ALS) Division has an opening for an Administrator to support the Advanced Light Source Upgrade Project(ALS-U). The ALS is a world-leading X-ray research facility used by scientists to study materials, energy technologies, biological systems, and other areas of science. The ALS-U Project is modernizing the facility with next-generation capabilities that will support scientific discovery for years to come. In this exciting role, you will provide professional administrative and operational support to ALS-U Project leadership and team members. This role will support project activities, including coordinating meetings, travel, procurement, onboarding and offboarding, office and space needs, visitors, records, and administrative workflows. The ALS-U is committed to inclusion, stewardship, and accountability and seeks a talented administrative professional to contribute to a respectful working environment. The Advanced...

Berkeley Lab's (LBNL) Information Technology Division (IT) has an opening for a Wiring Infrastructure Lead Engineer to join their Computing Infrastructure Group! In this exciting role, you will serve as Team Lead for the IT Infrastructure technicians responsible for all copper and fiber communications infrastructure and all telecommunications spaces at the Lab. Reporting to the CFG Group Lead, you will work closely with Network, Telephone, and Systems Groups to understand their needs and provide infrastructure support matrixed to the Facilities Division and Scientific Divisions. We are looking for an experienced professional who can operate independently using professional concepts, existing communication standards, and select techniques for the design of complex communications infrastructure for new buildings and coordinate the activities of technicians and contractors. This position has an anticipated start date of December 1, 2026. We're here for the same mission, to bring...

Berkeley Lab's (LBNL) Biological Systems and Engineering (BSE) Division has an opening for a Computational Biologist Research Scientist to join the Quantitative Modeling Group led by Héctor García Martín! In this exciting role, you will work towards making biology predictable by integrating artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and synthetic biology. Under general supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI), you will leverage current and future funding to build and leverage tools and infrastructure that advance biomanufacturing through machine learning and automation. You will be expected to secure independent funding and develop a vigorous research program focused on the application of AI to advance scientific discovery and innovation. This position has an anticipated start date of December 1, 2026. We're here for the same mission, to bring science solutions to the world. Join our team and YOU will play a supporting role in our goal to address global challenges! Have a...

Berkeley Lab's (LBNL) Information Technology Division (IT) has an opening for a Graphics Designer II to join the Creative Services Group! In this exciting role, you will produce high-quality, engaging, and brand-compliant visual content. Reporting to the Creative Services Manager, this role will focus primarily on brand templating platforms while collaborating with stakeholders, the Creative Services team, and various internal divisions within the Lab to evaluate project needs, maintain high-quality visual standards, and ensure brand integrity. You will have the opportunity to create and maintain reusable visual assets and templates, executing design assignments across print and digital media, and manage projects from initial concept through completion. We are looking for a talented professional with strong creative design skills, experience with design systems, and a passion for accessible, legible, and aesthetic visual communication for a collaborative research environment....

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory has multiple openings for a Scientific Engineering Associate in Berkeley, CA. Duties: Perform and supervise nonexempt staff in the development and application of mass spectrometry-related workflows in a high-throughput environment. Apply engineering, scientific, and technical concepts to develop and implement ESI-LC-MS/MS, and other mass spectrometry-related workflows for analyzing microbial metabolites and secondary metabolite production in a high-throughput metabolomics environment. Perform, oversee, and expertly troubleshoot all aspects of LC-MS workflows, including sample processing, instrument setup, operation and maintenance, data quality control, software workflows, and coordination with service engineers. Develop, optimize, and standardize sample preparation and extraction methods for diverse environmental samples, with particular emphasis on soil. Onboard new mass spectrometry instrumentation and protocols and integrate them...

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is hiring a Plant Maintenance Technician within the Facilities division.You will install, repair and maintain equipment and systems critical to Laboratory operations and the pursuit of world-class science. You will perform varied tasks essential day-to-day operation of the plant facilities systems, complete preventive maintenance, make small and complex equipment repairs, monitor and respond to control systems alarms and perform emergency repairs and equipment replacement when needed. We're here for the same mission, to bring science solutions to the world. Join our team and YOU will play a supporting role in our goal to address global challenges! Have a high level of impact and work for an organization associated with 17 Nobel Prizes! Why join Berkeley Lab? We invest in our employees by offering a total rewards package you can count on: Exceptional health and retirement benefits, including pension or 401K-style plans Opportunities...

The Facilities Division at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Engineering team. This role plays a central part in managing and improving campus mechanical systems by enhancing performance, diagnosing and resolving issues, and identifying opportunities to improve safety, efficiency, and reliability. The position also provides mechanical engineering support for projects as needed and contributes to a multidisciplinary team supporting world-class science. The Senior Mechanical Engineer independently plans and executes work, applying professional judgment and standard mechanical engineering techniques to solve complex challenges. Responsibilities include troubleshooting mechanical equipment, defining scopes of work, evaluating system performance, and developing solutions that optimize operations and efficiency. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in mechanical system design, operation, and problem-solving, along with a...

Berkeley Lab's Applied Mathematics and Computational Research Division has an opening in the Scalable Solvers Group for a Quantum Algorithms Postdoctoral Fellow under the Quantum Computing for Computational Chemistry (QC3) program. You will conduct research on the development of quantum subspace algorithms for superconducting materials discovery and perform experimental validation on neutral atom-based QPUs. You will: Develop efficient and scalable Krylov-inspired quantum subspace methods. Design, compile, and optimize quantum circuits for execution on neutral atom-based QPUs. Develop and evaluate partial quantum error correction and error mitigation techniques compatible with current and emerging quantum hardware. Collaborate in a multidisciplinary research environment with mathematicians, computer scientists, physicists, and domain scientists. Disseminate research findings through publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at leading conferences. We...