EMSL Director: Lead Molecular Discovery & User Facility

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 239,000 - 377,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in Richland, WA seeks an EMSL Director to lead the Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory user program, shaping its scientific vision, capabilities, and operations. The role reports to the ALD of the Integrated Discovery Sciences Directorate and oversees a 25–50 staff leadership group and ~200 staff across EMSL.

You will manage budgets, safety, facilities, and cross‑lab collaborations with BER, DOE and external partners while promoting high-impact,

Qualifications

• PhD preferred in biology, chemistry, geochemistry, ecology, earth science or related field.
• Experience leading scientific or technical teams in a matrixed environment.
• Experience with DOE User Facilities and BER programs.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead EMSL User Facility and Program, ensuring scientific excellence and safe operations.
• Oversee budgets, workforce planning, and environmental health and safety requirements.
• Provide strategic direction to EMSL leadership and coordinate cross‑collaboration with BER and DOE.
• Represent EMSL in interactions with DOE, BER and science communities.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Staff development

Communication skills

DOE familiarity

Research administration

Education

BS/BA degree

MS/MA degree

PhD preferred

Job description

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in Richland, WA seeks an EMSL Director to lead the Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory user program, shaping its scientific vision, capabilities, and operations. The role reports to the ALD of the Integrated Discovery Sciences Directorate and oversees a 25–50 staff leadership group and ~200 staff across EMSL.

You will manage budgets, safety, facilities, and cross‑lab collaborations with BER, DOE and external partners while promoting high-impact,