Analytical Research Laboratory Division Director
About The Position
MFC’s Analytical Research Laboratory (ARL) is seeking a Division Director to provide scientific and operational leadership, strategic direction, and management for the Analytical Laboratory (AL) and Radiation Chemistry Laboratory (RCL) at the Materials and Fuels Complex, and the Radiation Measurements Laboratory (RML) and Radioanalytical Chemistry Laboratory (RaCL) at the Advanced Test Reactor. The director is responsible for safe, consistent activities that enable successful implementation and execution of materials research focused on nuclear energy, science, and technology. The Division Director leads an organization of approximately 80 staff, directing technical efforts to improve research and operational performance and develop innovative solutions for analytical chemistry evaluations and testing. The position reports directly to the Materials & Fuels Complex Associate Laboratory Director. The director develops and implements scientific and operational strategy, improves research capabilities, quality, and efficiency, and ensures the division meets the needs of the nuclear research and development community. The role also promotes research results through quality peer-reviewed journals, executes the MFC Management Model, and establishes operational objectives, policies, procedures, budgets, and work plans while delegating assignments.
Requirements
- Advanced degree in a scientific field.
- Demonstrated ability to manage all aspects of human resources, including attracting talent, employee development, engagement, and rewarding employees.
- Demonstrated ability to work with a broad spectrum of disciplines in a research environment.
- Demonstrated scientific leadership in the respective technical discipline.
- Experience managing and working in a nuclear facility that includes hot cells, gloveboxes, and hoods for contamination control.
- Experience with specialized equipment such as Mass Spec and counting equipment.
- Proven leadership and decision-making skills, with a strong ability to influence at all organization levels.
- Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain an “L” clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in a national laboratory, private industry, or another environment specializing in analytical chemistry.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a scientific and operational strategy that supports INL/MFC research outcomes, operational excellence, and safe, secure, compliant mission execution.
- Continuously improve research capabilities, quality, and efficiency in response to current and future mission needs.
- Ensure the division understands and meets the needs of the nuclear research and development community, including reactor utilities, advanced reactor developers, academia, and national laboratories.
- Ensure research results are publicized in quality peer-reviewed journals to promote understanding and improvement of nuclear fuel and materials performance.
- Execute the MFC Management Model and drive continuous improvement in research.
- Establish operational objectives, policies, procedures, budgets, and work plans, and delegate assignments to subordinates.
- Lead an organization of approximately 80 staff and direct technical efforts to improve research and operations performance.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage, and flexible spending accounts.
- 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match for regular positions.
- Paid time off (personal leave).
- Employee Education Program with tuition assistance for eligible positions.
- Comprehensive relocation package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
