Laboratory Supervisor

Centrus Energy•Oak Ridge, TN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory Supervisor is a hands-on leader who oversees daily operations in the QC Laboratories—including wet chemistry, mechanical testing, and analytical testing—while stepping in to perform laboratory work when needed. You’ll manage a team of Laboratory Technicians, ensuring they are well-trained, technically strong, and equipped to support fast-paced production and quality demands. In this pivotal role, you’ll ensure laboratory testing is accurate, safe, and compliant; equipment is maintained and calibrated; and documentation meets rigorous quality standards. Your leadership helps maintain laboratory capability, deliver reliable analytical results, and support critical decisions that shape product quality and production flow.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Technology, or related field; OR an Associate degree with laboratory experience; OR a high school diploma with 3+ years of QC laboratory experience
Experience performing laboratory testing in wet chemistry, analytical techniques, and/or mechanical testing
Experience with calibration activities, troubleshooting equipment, and documentation control
Strong understanding of laboratory methods, scientific equipment, contamination control, and analytical practices
Ability to mentor and evaluate laboratory staff
Skill in spotting data anomalies, conducting measurement system analysis, and interpreting results
Ability to write and revise procedures and technical reports
Strong mathematical and statistical skills for data evaluation
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Q security clearance.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory or lead experience preferred; working-lead roles welcome
Experience in a regulated environment (nuclear, aerospace, medical device) desired.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily QC lab operations, ensuring testing is performed accurately, safely, and in compliance with procedures and quality standards.
Manage laboratory workflow, assign tasks, and support technicians through coaching, training, and performance guidance.
Perform hands-on testing when needed.
Troubleshoot analytical issues.
Communicate results with engineering, production, and QC teams.
Maintain equipment readiness and coordinate calibrations.
Ensure documentation, data, and records meet audit and regulatory requirements.
Drive continuous improvement by refining processes, evaluating new technologies, and updating laboratory procedures.