Information Research Specialist 2

Compa Industries is searching for qualified candidates for Information Research Specialist 1 position for the Los Alamos National Laboratory!

Salary: $39-$44/hr
Location: Los Alamos, NM (100% onsite)
Citizenship: US citizenship Required
Work Schedule: 4/10s, Monday–Thursday, or 5/8s (40 hr work weeks)
Clearance: No Clearance required
Short Term Contract Position: Ending 9/30/2026

🚫 Mandatory Experience Requirement – Read Before Applying

Candidates must be able to perform accurate, detail-oriented data entry and inventory tracking while following established procedures.
Candidates must be able to frequently lift boxes up to 25 pounds.
Candidates must be able to work onsite and efficiently support logistics for high-volume boxed technical report shipments.

Impact

The LANL Research Library is seeking temporary onsite Information Research Specialists to support a collection logistics, indexing, and inventory project. This role will help coordinate boxed technical reports for offsite storage, maintain barcode and inventory records, support onsite indexing, and assist with quality control of outsourced indexed records before records are uploaded into library systems.

Responsibilities and Duties

Track and coordinate boxes of documents prepared for offsite storage.
Create and maintain spreadsheets of box barcodes and inventory data, including details such as title, author, subject, and related indexing information.
Prepare boxes and materials for shipment, storage, or other approved handling.
Support logistics planning for high-volume shipping, including tracking what is sent and when.
Upload box and inventory data into an online system.
Communicate with an offsite storage vendor, LANL groups, and local project teams.
Help review and coordinate work completed by student workers or project assistants, without serving as an official supervisor.
Index reports onsite, including reports that may contain Controlled Unclassified Information.
Review indexed records received from an outsourced indexing vendor for accuracy, completeness, and consistency.

Minimum Qualifications

Strong attention to detail.
Accurate data entry experience.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to follow detailed procedures and protocols.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Experience using spreadsheets such as Microsoft Excel or similar tools.
Ability to lift boxes up to 25 pounds frequently.
Ability to work efficiently and complete tasks quickly.

Desired Skills

Experience with indexing, metadata entry, inventory tracking, or quality control.
Experience following procedures for controlled information.
Library, records management, archives, logistics, or technical information experience.

Education and Experience Requirements

Position typically requires a minimum of two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
A degree is not required.

Why Work at COMPA Industries?

We strive to provide careers, not just jobs, for our employees. We invest in and serve the communities where we work and live. We provide best-in-class administrative, professional, and technical services to solve complex problems to meet customer mission-critical objectives.

For over 30 years, Compa has been a trusted partner in progress. We combine decades of technical expertise with a forward-thinking spirit, tackling intricate challenges in nuclear facilities alongside the brightest minds in science and engineering. Join us, and don't just build your career, build the future, with competitive compensation, a collaborative culture, and the chance to make a real difference for national security and beyond.

COMPA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.