Research Operations Leader | Strategy, Talent & Compliance

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Benefits offered by this job

9x80 schedule with every other Friday

Idaho Falls facility

Job summary

Idaho National Laboratory is seeking a Research Operations Manager within the EES&T Research Management Group in Idaho Falls. The role focuses on directing research operations, maintaining safety and QA standards, and supporting innovation across multiple program areas.

Responsibilities include strategic planning, leadership of LM/LSC/PR staff, talent development, and budgeting above $2M per year. Requires a DOE Q clearance and US citizenship; 9x80 work schedule with every other Friday off.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering with 9+ years of relevant experience, or a Master’s/PhD with additional experience.
• 2 years of leadership/management experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance; US Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage research operations to ensure operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Direct Laboratory Manager and research operations staff, including LSC and PR roles; manage human capital activities.
• Apply Conduct of Research, safety, quality assurance, and R&D process requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Research operations

Stakeholder collaboration

DOE clearance (Q)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering

Master’s degree in a related field

PhD in a related field

Job description

Idaho National Laboratory is seeking a Research Operations Manager within the EES&T Research Management Group in Idaho Falls. The role focuses on directing research operations, maintaining safety and QA standards, and supporting innovation across multiple program areas.

Responsibilities include strategic planning, leadership of LM/LSC/PR staff, talent development, and budgeting above $2M per year. Requires a DOE Q clearance and US citizenship; 9x80 work schedule with every other Friday off.