Overview
Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC) is seeking Defense Waste Processing Facility (DWPF) Laboratory First Line Managers (FLM) to be based in our Aiken, SC location on the Savannah River Site (SRS).
Apply online using a current resume under the careers section of www.savannahrivermissioncompletion.com.
The Defense Waste Processing Facility (DWPF) Laboratory First Line Manager (FLM) is responsible for the leadership, support, and direct supervision of laboratory personnel ensuring that work is in compliance with Safety, Quality, and Conduct of Operations. Typically reports to and takes direction from the shift manager.
Responsibilities
- Supervises the activities of assigned laboratory personnel and ensures those activities are performed safely and in accordance with approved procedures.
- Implements standards, policies, practices and disciplined operations ensuring employees are informed and adhere to rules and regulations.
- Ensures laboratory technicians are trained and qualified for their activities and are physically fit to perform the work.
- Coaches, teaches, mentors, and provides technical and administrative expertise to laboratory technicians. Acts as primary mentor for laboratory technicians (especially in the area of Disciplined Operations).
- Directs emergency operations and leads laboratory personnel in emergency activities.
- Coordinates laboratory work involving production and other support groups.
- Identifies housekeeping and facility material condition deficiencies to the appropriate organization(s) for corrective action.
- Maintains logs and documentation of all laboratory and facility events in accordance with facility operating procedures.
- Identifies equipment issues and understands their impact to continued laboratory operations. Initiates detailed work requests to resolve such issues.
- Plans and schedules laboratory personnel assignments and work/job requests in order to provide the most cost-effective service to the customer.
- Assumes responsibility of specialized duties when directed by Laboratory Management:
- Radioactive Source Custodian
- Precious Metals Custodian
- Chemical Coordinator
- MS&E Coordinator
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Biology or Chemistry and laboratory experience; or
- High School Diploma and experience as a trained laboratory technician.
Additional Information:
- 3+ years’ experience as a salary grade L3 Senior Laboratory Technician meets minimum qualifications.
- Additional selection criteria may apply to external candidates should an open position be filled in that manner. Criteria to be determined at that time.
- Successful completion of facility qualification process which includes extensive classroom and formal on-the-job training.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Biology preferred
- Mechanical aptitude, computer literacy, and good interpersonal skills needed.
- Good written and communication skills as well as skills in planning, time management, and negotiation
- Practical experience in laboratory techniques and familiarity of laboratory instrumentation in a laboratory setting is very desirable.
Benefits
Savannah River Mission Completion offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package with flexibility to meet your needs.
Highlights of our plans include:
- 401k Retirement Savings Plan – 5% immediate company contribution, additional matching for employee contributions
- Health Insurance & Prescription Drug Program
- Health Savings Account
- Telehealth with BlueCare on Demand
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Includes 160 hours annual paid time off (accrued monthly), plus 11 paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Life and Accident Coverage
- Disability Coverage
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
Minimum PayUSD $85,152.00/Yr.
Maximum PayUSD $153,240.00/Yr.
Pay DisclaimerExceptions to this range/rate may be applied on a case-by-case basis taking into account aspects such as education, experience, and skill need of the organization.
