Senior Research Operations Manager

Battelle Energy Alliance; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 159,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Education program

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Idaho National Laboratory in Idaho Falls is seeking a Research Operations Manager to lead and manage research operations within the EES&T Research Management Group. The role operates on a 9x80 schedule with every other Friday off.

The position emphasizes strategic goal setting, operational excellence, safety compliance, and continuous improvement across multi-program missions, while overseeing staff such as LM/LSC/PR and a >$2M annual budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science or engineering with 9+ years relevant experience (or advanced degree with fewer years).
• 2 years of leadership/management experience.
• DOE Q clearance eligibility; US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage research operations to ensure safety and continuous improvement.
• Develop strategic goals and maintain operational excellence across research operations.
• Direct Laboratory Manager, Laboratory Space Coordinator, Principal Researcher staff; manage hiring, performance and succession planning.
• Understand conduct of research principles and QA requirements to enable R&D activities.
• Manage internal assessments, surveillances, corrective actions and dashboards.
• Oversee budget greater than $2M per year and coordinate resource planning.
• Represent EES&T on INL committees and liaise with external partners to accelerate innovation.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Operations management

Budget management

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in science or engineering

Master's degree

PhD

Job description

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Research Operations Manager to work in our Energy, Environment, Science & Technology (EES&T) to work in our Research Management Group. Our team works a 9x80 schedule located out of our Idaho Falls facility with every other Friday off.

The EES&T Research Operations Manager will lead and manage research operations, maintaining high standards by enabling the safe conduct of research with a focus on continuous improvement and enabling success of our multi program mission areas.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

• Provide discipline in research operations by developing strategic goals, preserving operational excellence and maintaining continuity of research operations.
• Maintain strategic interfaces with science and technology directorates, supporting the culture of excellence. Collaborate with leaders across the laboratory complex, DOE-ID, and Universities to accelerate innovation in the safe conduct of research.
• Direct manager for Laboratory Manager (LM), and research operations staff as well as researchers performing Laboratory Space Coordinator (LSC), Principal Researcher (PR) roles. Responsible for human capital management including hiring, employee performance, terminations, transfers, disciplinary actions. Develop talent of employees through mentoring and succession planning and providing professional development opportunities.
• Understand Conduct of Research principles, engineering, safety and quality assurance requirements to accomplish R&D activities within laboratory processes.
• Facilitate mentoring and training programs for LM, LSC, PR and researchers to ensure competence commensurate with responsibility.
• Manage performance assurance activities (i.e., manage internal assessments and surveillances, event investigations, develop corrective action plans).
• Maintain Research Operations dashboards (i.e., research work control metrics, LM span of control, functional areas).
• Manage budget (>2M/yr) associated with laboratory research operations.
  Provide EES&T review of INL documents and related laboratory management (research work control, training).
• Serve as EES&T representative on INL committees (i.e., research life cycle, research work control, etc.)
  Represent the directorate for infrastructure planning and facility interface.
  Interface with support organizations and subject matter experts to ensure resources are available to support research activities.
  Communicate research risks and present recommendations to the Chief Operations Officer.
• You will typically report to a direct report of a Director, Sr. Director, or Senior Leadership.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in science or engineering plus 9 years relevant experience, Master's degree plus 6 years relevant experience, or PhD and 4 years of relevant experience.
• 2 years of leadership/management experience.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "Q" clearance, which requires US Citizenship.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, and work in an office and field/laboratory environment. The job requires hand/finger dexterity to keyboard or type, handle materials, manipulate tools, and reach with hands and arms. The job requires operation of job-related equipment and driving a vehicle. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with people is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Information:

• The target pay range for this position is ($158,712- $237,174) annually. The full pay range is ($107,844 - $274,980). At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.
• TDP: This is a testing designated position; you will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout the term of your employment.

Benefits and Relocation

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match (regular positions) or self-contribute access (postdoctoral positions)
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance for eligible positions)
• Comprehensive Relocation Package
• Benefit eligibility subject to multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.

At this time, BEA will not sponsor any H1-B visas obtained outside of the United States of America (U.S.A.), including consular visas.

INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 6,300 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

INL Mission:

Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

INL Vision:

Our vision is to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

Selective Service Requirements:

To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Reasonable Accommodation:

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Other Information:

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