Head, Sample Environments & Labs

Oak Ridge National Laboratory; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Medical Plan

Retirement Plan

On-site Fitness

Wellness Programs

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Oak Ridge National Laboratory is seeking a Section Head for Sample Environment & Labs within the Neutron Scattering Division. The role leads strategy deployment across SNS and HFIR, integrating user labs and advanced sample environments into a premier user program.

You will supervise Group Leaders, guide hiring and career development, and drive excellence in user support while aligning with ORNL's values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service.

Qualifications

• BS degree in science or engineering with 12+ years of relevant experience (AS with 14 years may apply)
• Demonstrated experience leading technical teams.
• Experience working with complex sample environments or scientific laboratories.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategy to deploy sample environments across SNS and HFIR.
• Partner with the Division Director and section Group Leaders to establish priorities, allocate resources, and drive excellence.
• Manage section Group Leaders, including hiring, performance evaluation, succession planning, and career development; recruit from a diverse pool of top candidates and approve job offers.
• Mentor staff and support long-term career growth; ensure staff emphasize excellence in user support and maintain active participation in professional service activities.
• Deliver ORNL's mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service; promote equal opportunity and a respectful workplace.

Skills

Leading teams

Management experience

Staff mentoring

Education

BS degree in science or engineering

Job description

Oak Ridge National Laboratory is seeking a Section Head for Sample Environment & Labs within the Neutron Scattering Division. The role leads strategy deployment across SNS and HFIR, integrating user labs and advanced sample environments into a premier user program.

You will supervise Group Leaders, guide hiring and career development, and drive excellence in user support while aligning with ORNL's values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service.