Material Test Facility Laboratory Manager

The Material Test Facility (MTF) laboratory manager position supports SRNL efforts to characterize tritium effects on materials for the NNSA and other tritium related programs. SRNL maintains several materials characterization laboratories for this purpose including the MTF which is a unique testing facility whose primary mission is the metallurgical characterization of tritium reservoirs and associated nuclear weapon components. MTF supports other vital national security missions and R&D missions to explore focus areas such as tritium effects on materials and hydride studies. SRNL employs a team of experienced materials engineers, specialists, and technicians in conducting this mission. MTF is part of the SRNL Weapons Production Technology Directorate. The MTF laboratory manager has responsibility and authority for operation of all MTF facilities within the SRTE. The MTF laboratory manager functions as the MTF facility manager and reports to the Reservoir Systems Laboratory manager.

 

Achieves goals by directing, guiding and managing the work of others. Management responsibilities include performance appraisals, budget, pay reviews, training and development. Position focus is on managing others and applying operational or strategic management skills. Accountable for managing people, setting direction and deploying resources; typically, is responsible for performance evaluation, pay reviews and hire/fire decisions. Results are primarily achieved through the work of others and typically depend on the manager's ability to influence and negotiate with parts of the organization where formal authority is not held. Executive Level: Typically, holds management accountability for a directorate or combination of organizations within the directorate or across the Laboratory. Develops, establishes, and approves long term strategy for the area managed. Responsible to either directly lead his or her team of individual contributors or lower-level managers. 

• Diagnoses issues using a systematic and methods approach.
• Maintains mutually beneficial partnerships with other functions.
• Communicates using persuasion and authority.
• Understands how their team contributes to the department and meet the goals defined.
• Thorough understanding of their discipline and a rudimentary understanding of other disciplines.
• Seeks support for functional projects within and outside the function.
• Group
• Manages a department.
• Initiates improvements for the function.
• Arrives at conclusion based on previous experiences and good judgment.
• Works safely with particular attention to quality. Complies with all policies and standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

B.S., with 7+ yrs. relevant experience

Experience with tritium related programs.
Ability to obtain and maintain a appropriate level government security clearance, US Citizenship is Legally Required

Preferred Qualifications:
Strong interpersonal communications both oral and written, along with problem solving skills.
Relevant experience working in DOE National Laboratories.
Ability to function well in a fast-paced development environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to ever changing needs.
Active DOE Clearance
 

"We put science to work!" 

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is a multi-program laboratory applying state of the art science and practical, high-value, cost-effective solutions to complex technical problems to protect the nation. Located at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Savannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken SC, the laboratory develops and deploys innovative technologies to address some of the nation’s environmental, energy, and national security challenges.

Battelle Savannah River Alliance (BSRA) is constantly assessing trends to provide the best possible benefits to our workforce. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce. 

Some of the *Benefits offered to employees include:

*Benefits vary based upon employment status

• Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company provided seed
• Short- & Long-Term Disability (company paid)
• Life Insurance Non-Contributary 1X salary (company paid)
• AD&D Non-contributary 1x salary (company paid)
• Savings & Investment plan:
• Qualified Non-Elective Company Contribution of 5% each pay period with immediate vesting
• Company match 50 cents/dollar up to 8% (3 yrs. vesting in company match)
• Contributory Life Insurance up to 5x Salary with $1M Cap
• Contributory AD&D (employee, spouse and children)
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Plan
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