Work/Life Balance
What our employees say:
Health & Wellness
"The Lab pays 80 percent of my family’s medical premiums with Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico."
Retirement & Savings
"With the Lab matching my 401K contributions of six percent, I’m making good progress in saving for my retirement."
Time Off
"Like many of my colleagues here, I work nine hours on most work days so that I can take every other Friday off."
Tax Savings
"My flexible spending accounts allow me to set aside pre-tax dollars for childcare and out-of-pocket health expenses."
From the director:
Director Charlie McMillan on future Lab employees
We take work/life balance seriously: complete suite of benefits to balance your career commitment
The Great Outdoors is minutes away from offices at LANL: a ski resort, miles of trails for biking and hiking, Olympic indoor pool, rock climbing, bird watching, and great astronomy under pristine night skies at 7,500 feet above sea level—or simply enjoy the incredible views while commuting.
Flexible work schedules, including 9/80 workweeks
Employees work 80 hours over a 9-workday (two-week) period, with a Friday off every other week, generous time off options, including vacation time, sick leave, and various leave programs
Casual work environment
World-class skiing, hiking, and biking minutes from your office
Easy commutes
With minimal traffic from many Northern New Mexico communities
Education assistance
With manager approval, eligible employees may be reimbursed for the cost of tuition, fees, and books related to courses taken through appropriately accredited institutions.
University of California (UC) in-state tuition
Dependents of full-time employees are eligible to enroll as students at any of the UC campuses with resident classification for tuition purposes.
Professional development & support for continued learning
Online resources, onsite and facilitated classroom training, and access to industry-provided developmental opportunities
Onsite medical facility
A clinic available to all employees, providing comprehensive services and programs that protect and promote the physical and mental health of workers
Health & wellness programs
Access to an onsite facility and outreach programs, including exercise and wellness classes, free to employees
Onsite fitness centers
Fitness resources and equipment for employee use at variety of onsite facilities
Onsite cafeterias
Food service at various locations across the Laboratory complex, offering a wide variety of fresh food choices for breakfast and lunch
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