Research Lab Manager | Lynchburg, VA

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  • Location: Lynchburg, VA

  • Company: BWX Technologies

U. S. and Canada. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U. S. submarines and aircraft carriers. Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents.

Our joint ventures provide environmental remediation and nuclear operations management at more than a dozen U. S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT’s technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. Follow us on Twitter at @BWXTech and learn more at . BWXT is currently seeking a Research Laboratory Manager its Advanced Technologies

location in Lynchburg, VA! BWXT is People Strong, Innovation Driven - be part of BWXT’s innovation hub. BWXT’s Advanced Technologies (AT) group researches, designs, and develops innovative new nuclear reactors, nuclear rocket propulsion systems, and radioisotope production systems for both internal and external customers.

Advanced Technologies is currently seeking a Research Laboratory Manager to be part of a team assisting multiple nuclear development projects at its Advanced Technologies location in Lynchburg, VA. The manager will be responsible for leading a team of chemists, developing a quality program, developing characterization methodologies, and managing safe operations in a

suite of research laboratories. If you are looking for a career where your experience is valued, innovative thinking is fostered, and barrier-free teamwork is embraced every day, then this opportunity is for you.

The position will be located in Lynchburg, VA and is eligible for relocation benefits. Job Description / Duties: Responsible for the safe operations of laboratory research and development, characterization, and pilot scale activities. Responsible manager for research and development laboratories including an analytical characterization laboratory, chemistry laboratory, ceramics processing laboratory, and ceramics processing pilot line. Manage and mentor a team of individual contributors on characterization techniques and chemical processing.

Develop and implement a quality program for the following characterization methodologies: ICP-MS, TGA, FTIR, LECO-OCNHS, SEM, XRD, CT, BET SA, SEM, EDS, EBSD, Pycnometry, PSA etc. Develop a materials characterization and testing roadmap. Identify and lead development/procurement projects to provide characterization methodologies in support of both internally and externally funded prototype programs. Interface between the research and development and prototype manufacturing organization to ensure alignment of all stakeholders.

Interfacing with data science team for data management and analysis, and ensure efficient distribution of results to program and engineering stakeholders. Job Qualifications / Requirements: A minimum of a B. S. degree in applicable field (e. g. Materials Science and Engineering, Chemistry) is required. A minimum of seven (7) years of relevant industry experience is required. A minimum of five (5) years of supervisory/leadership experience in the field or in a related area. Laboratory safety and work control process experience. Direct/Indirect resource management experience.

Must possess strong skill set in materials chemistry; which includes the processing, structure, and performance of ceramics and wet-chemistry processing approaches. Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to multi-task are required. Must be a U. S. citizen with no dual citizenship. Must be able to obtain and maintain a U. S. Department of Energy (DOE) or Department of Defense (DOD) security clearance, whichever is required. Preferred Experience / Qualifications: Preference given to candidates with a master’s degree or Ph D in applicable field (e. g. Materials Science and Engineering, Chemistry.

Master’s degree can substitute for up to 2 years of industry experience. A Ph D may substitute for up to 4 years of industry experience. Expert understanding of materials characterization technologies including those identified in the job description. Application knowledge/experience for chemical processing and analytical chemistry. Application knowledge/experience in ceramics processing. Development, implementation, and maintenance of a ISO or NQA-1 quality program. Execution of work control processes to evaluate a process, perform code requirement investigations, and facilitate safe execution of facility layout and experimentation.

Benefits: 12 paid holidays which include a winter holiday shutdown. Tuition Assistance. This position will work a 9/80 schedule. Free access to our 24/7 gym onsite in Lynchburg, Virginia. 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to you, your spouse, parents, and parents-in-law, even if they are not covered under your BWXT plan. BWXT employees have access to exclusive perks and discounts on everything from cars and electronics to banking services and a host of popular brands / products through l, dental, vision, short term disability, service-based retirement contributions with additional 401k match and more!

As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities (“BWXT” or the “Company”) complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding COVID-19 and other health and safety protocols. As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company COVID-19 requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment. Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter.

Position requires U. S. citizenship with (no dual citizenship) ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test and previous employment reference verifications. BWXT supports diversity and is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, company-sponsored training and social recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or veteran status.

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