Radiological Lab Director: Safety, Quality & Growth

Teledyne Brown Engineering, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Brown Engineering, Inc. seeks a Radiological Laboratory Manager to lead a ~17-person radiological testing lab, ensuring safety, quality, and profitability while meeting client expectations and regulatory requirements.

You will supervise operations, manage budgets, forecast performance, and act as Health and Safety Officer and Radiation Safety Officer. This hands-on role requires coordinating workflows, training staff, and delivering accurate analytical results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related scientific discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' laboratory management or supervisory experience.
• Experience in regulated laboratory environments with staff management.
• Knowledge of radiation safety principles and applicable regulations.
• Experience budgeting, forecasting, and tracking operational metrics.
• ISO 17025 knowledge or equivalent accreditation familiarity.
• RSO or equivalent certification/experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of approximately 17 laboratory professionals.
• Direct daily laboratory operations and prioritize workload to meet due dates.
• Develop and monitor monthly and annual budgets and forecasts.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate with clients and manage turnaround times.

Skills

Laboratory management

Leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Regulatory compliance

Radiation safety

Quality systems

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health Physics, Chemistry, Physics, Radiochemistry, Environmental Science, Nuclear Science, or a related scientific discipline

Tools

LIMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Teledyne Brown Engineering, Inc. seeks a Radiological Laboratory Manager to lead a ~17-person radiological testing lab, ensuring safety, quality, and profitability while meeting client expectations and regulatory requirements.

You will supervise operations, manage budgets, forecast performance, and act as Health and Safety Officer and Radiation Safety Officer. This hands-on role requires coordinating workflows, training staff, and delivering accurate analytical results.