Laboratory Manager

INL • Idaho, ID

12d • $93,204 - $191,076 • Onsite

About The Position

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Laboratory Manager to work in our Nuclear Science & Technology Research Department (NS&T). Our team works a 9x80 schedule located out of our Idaho Falls facility with every other Friday off. NS&T operates laboratories across the INL The laboratory manager (LM) approves research work activities and work control documents for NS&T research and development activities in assigned laboratory/experimental spaces.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited institution and 9 years of relevant experience, or Master’s Degree and 6 years of relevant experience, or Doctorate plus 4 years of relevant experience.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "L" clearance, which requires US Citizenship.
• TDP: This is a testing designated position; you will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout the term of your employment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure work is conducted effectively, efficiently, safely, and securely following procedures, policies, work control documents and the principles of Conduct of Research.
• Apply extensive research operations experience to the planning, evaluation, and assessment of proposed and ongoing laboratory research activities including experimental apparatus design/setup as well as daily laboratory activities.
• Assist people to mitigate work hazards which may be encountered during research activities and using their own research experience and familiarity with laboratory operation standards and expectations, determine which type of work control is most appropriate for and given combination of task and researcher.
• Manage laboratory space coordinators while they are conducting operational activities, and the Principal Researchers and other staff conducting laboratory research.
• Provide oversight and direction for the safe and compliant execution of R&D activities in their assigned laboratory spaces and provide leadership and technical support to R&D staff in that regard.
• Promote and maintain an effective safety culture, serve as a member of the NS&T laboratory operations leadership team contributing to strategic planning and execution.
• Provide leadership/advisory support, guidance and planning for new and complex projects/problems for Research and Development (R&D) research operations.
• Evaluate the scope of proposed research activities and determine applicable hazards.
• Assist researchers with the appropriate level of hazard controls and review and approve work control documents.
• Provide support to NS&T research and operations staff to allow work control documents to be completed or revised with the appropriate level of rigor and necessary reviews.
• Perform duties as the document owner for research Laboratory Instructions.
• Help with assessments for NS&T to ensure compliance to laboratory and NS&T requirements.
• Regularly observe work activities and self-assessment activities in the laboratory.
• Advise the NS&T Operations Manager of process or implementation improvement needs.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance)
• Comprehensive Relocation Package
• Benefit eligibility subject multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees