Section Head - Sample Environment & Labs

Oak Ridge National Laboratory•Oak Ridge, TN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Section Head for Sample Environment & Labs in the Neutron Scattering Division (NSD) of the Neutron Sciences Directorate (NScD) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). NScD operates two neutron user facilities — the High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR) and the Spallation Neutron Source (SNS) — on behalf of the U.S. Department of Energy. The Sample Environment & Labs section develops and deploys leading sample environment capabilities and laboratory support for the neutron scattering user program. The section consists of seven groups: High Pressure, High Temperature, Automation, Soft Matter, HFIR Low Temperature and Magnets, SNS Low Temperature and Magnets, and User Labs.

Requirements

A BS degree in a science or engineering-related field with a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience. Candidates with a relevant AS degree may be considered if they have at least 14 years of relevant experience, including demonstrated management and/or supervisory experience.
Demonstrated experience leading technical teams.
Demonstrated experience working with complex sample environments or scientific laboratories in at least one area represented by the section’s groups.

Nice To Haves

Expertise in neutron scattering studies, development of sample environments for neutron scattering, and/or management of a suite of sample environments deployed across a large number of scattering instruments.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a strategy to deploy existing and create novel sample environments across SNS and HFIR, integrating user lab activities and complex sample environments into a world-class user program.
Partner with the Division Director and section Group Leaders to establish priorities, allocate resources, and drive excellence across all seven groups.
Manage section Group Leaders, including hiring, performance evaluation, succession planning, and career development; recruit from a diverse pool of top candidates and approve job offers.
Mentor staff and support long-term career growth; ensure staff emphasize excellence in user support and maintain active participation in professional service activities.
Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.