Group Leader Stable Isotope Chemical Research and Processing
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is a U.S. Department of Energy national laboratory conducting multidisciplinary research in computing, AI, energy, materials, nuclear science, neutron science, isotopes, and national security.
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About Oak Ridge National Laboratory
ORNL is a government-owned, contractor-operated U.S. Department of Energy research laboratory in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. UT-Battelle operates ORNL for DOE; the laboratory currently provides AI and high-performance-computing capabilities alongside science and engineering research infrastructure.
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About the Role
You will directly manage research and technical professionals and lead safe, reliable chemical-processing operations. You will develop scalable processes, improve recovery and throughput, coordinate cross-functional work, plan resources and costs, and maintain compliance and stewardship of facilities and materials.
Requirements
- PhD, master's degree, or bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a closely related field
- At least 4 years of relevant experience with a PhD, 7 years with a master's degree, or 8 years with a bachelor's degree
- At least 5 years of leadership experience
- Experience operating, improving, scaling, or deploying chemical, material, manufacturing, or process systems
- Commitment to safety, quality, operational discipline, and continuous improvement
- Ability to obtain and maintain Department of Energy clearance
- Pass a pre-placement drug test and participate in random drug testing
Responsibilities
- Manage SCRP staff, including recruitment, performance management, mentoring, prioritization, development, and retention
- Lead chemical processing and enriched-material harvesting
- Guide development, qualification, optimization, and deployment of chemical-processing methods
- Establish scalable processes, work instructions, equipment needs, staffing plans, and quality practices
- Improve material recovery, yield, throughput, quality, safety, reliability, and cost effectiveness
- Coordinate with operations, engineering, quality, safety, and program leadership
- Develop work scope, schedules, resource plans, cost estimates, technical documentation, and proposals
- Maintain stewardship of facilities, equipment, chemicals, isotope materials, and workspaces
Benefits
- Medical plan
- Retirement plans
- Flexible work hours
- On-site fitness facilities
- Banking facilities
- Cafeteria facilities
- Prescription drug plan
- Dental plan
- Vision plan
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Contributory pension plan
- Life insurance
- Disability benefits
- Vacation and holidays
- Parental leave
- Legal insurance with identity theft protection
- Employee assistance plan
- Flexible spending accounts
- Health savings accounts
- Wellness programs
- Educational assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Employee discounts