Analytical Research Laboratory Division Director at INL

MFC’s Analytical Research Laboratory (ARL) is seeking a Division Director (DD) to provide scientific and operational leadership, strategic direction, and management of the Analytical Laboratory (AL) and the Radiation Chemistry Laboratory (RCL) located at the Materials and Fuels Complex and the Radiation Measurements Laboratory (RML) and the Radioanalytical Chemistry Laboratory (RaCL) located at the Advanced Test Reactor (ATR). The DD is responsible for safe and consistent activities ensuring successful implementation, delivery and execution of preeminent materials research focused on nuclear energy, science and technology.  

The DD leads an organization of approximately 80 staff directing technical efforts to continuously improve research and operations performance and to develop innovative solutions for analytical chemistry evaluations and testing results. This position reports directly to the Materials & Fuels Complex (MFC) Associate Laboratory Director (ALD).  

Key functions of the role are:

• Develop and implement a scientific and operational strategy for the division that effectively supports INL/MFC research outcomes, operational excellence, and focuses on executing mission work in a safe, secure, and compliant manner.
• Continuous improvement of research capabilities, quality, and efficiency in response to current and future mission needs. 
• Ensure that the division engages, understands, and meets the needs of the nuclear research and development community, including reactor utilities and advanced reactor developers, academia, and national laboratories.
• Ensure research results are publicized in quality peer-reviewed journals to help promote understanding and improvement of the performance of nuclear fuels and materials.
• Execute the MFC Management Model and drive continuous improvement in research.
• Establish operational objectives, policies, procedures, budgets, and work plans, and delegates assignments to subordinates.

Qualifications:

• Candidates must have an advanced degree in a scientific field. Experience working in a national laboratory, private industry, or other environment specializing in analytical chemistry is preferred. 
• Must have demonstrated ability to manage all aspects of human resources, including attracting talent, employee development, engagement, and rewarding employees. 
• Must have demonstrated ability to work with a broad spectrum of disciplines in a research environment.  
• Must have demonstrated scientific leadership in respective technical discipline.
• Must have experience managing and working in a nuclear facility which includes hot cells, gloveboxes, and hoods for contamination control. 
• Must have experience with specialized equipment such as Mass Spec, Counting, etc. 
• Proven experience in leadership and decision-making skills with a strong ability to influence at all organization levels.
• The person in this position must be a U.S. citizen and the ability to obtain an “L” clearance.

Job Information:  

Our team works a 4x10 schedule located out of our MFC facility with every Friday off. 

• The target pay range for this position is $184,006 - $265,828. The full pay range is $127,596 -  $331,752. At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.  

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, 
bend, and work in an office and field/laboratory environment. The job requires hand/finger dexterity to keyboard or type, 
handle materials, manipulate tools, and reach with hands and arms. The job requires operation of job-related equipment 
and driving a vehicle. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Sufficient visual acuity and 
hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with people is required. Reasonable accommodations 
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.