BWX Technologies

U-Metal Laboratory Supervisor 1

BWX Technologies • $70K — $103K *
Erwin, TN 37650In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate's degree in Science, Engineering, or a technical field, or 4 years of lab supervision experience as substitute.
  • Completion of at least 1 year of college-level Chemistry or Physics courses.
  • 1-2 years of supervisory experience required; a Bachelor's degree may substitute.
  • Solid understanding of labor contracts, lab procedures, and equipment used in the lab.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills for cross-departmental coordination.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and coordinate daily lab operations across all shifts, ensuring safety and compliance.
  • Approve analytical data prior to reporting to meet regulatory standards.
  • Act as material custodian and oversee compliance with material control requirements.
  • Monitor lab operations, reporting deviations and maintenance needs to management.
  • Directly supervise hourly personnel, addressing performance and safety issues.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and retirement benefits.
  • Flexible schedules and paid time off support work-life balance.
  • Professional development through mentorship and continuing education sponsorship.
  • Inclusive culture fostering collaboration across generations.
  • Opportunities for continuous learning throughout your career.
Full Job Description
Laboratory Supervisor 1

Position Overview:

Supervises the operation of a laboratory on all as needed shifts and approves analytical data prior to reporting. Assures that operations are performed in a safe and compliant manner. Acts as laboratory material custodian as required.

Location:

Onsite in Erwin, Tennessee.

Your Day to Day as a Laboratory Supervisor 1:
  • Studies and understands the labor contract, lab procedures and equipment utilized in the lab area. Makes job assignments, keeps time cards updated daily and schedules overtime as needed.
  • Coordinates analytical priorities with plant needs by communicating with laboratory management and other departments.
  • Acts as laboratory material custodian on all shifts. Directs and performs operations to comply with material control requirements.
  • Approves analytical data prior to reporting to ensure compliance with analytical and regulatory requirements.
  • Monitors and evaluates lab operations and communicates this information to lab management and staff. Reports accidents, equipment issues that will impact laboratory operations, procedural deviations, and any other unusual occurrence.
  • Communicates as required with Maintenance Department to identify repair needs and priority when equipment problems occur. Writes work orders, serves as Work Area Administrator and performs Lock Out/Tag Out.
  • Directs and monitors hourly personnel's quality and level of performance and compliance with regulatory and safety requirements. Communicates and acts on this information as required and administers disciplinary action when required.
  • Prepares transfers of wastewater to WWTF, mixed waste for disposal and sample returns to generator.


Required Qualifications:

A. S. -- Science, Engineering or technical field OR four years' laboratory supervision experience may be substituted for the A. S. Degree. Must have one year of college Chemistry or Physics.

One to two years' supervisory experience. In lieu of the 1-2 years required supervisory experience, a B. S. -- Science, Engineering or other technical degree without supervisory experience is acceptable.

What We Offer:
  • Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
  • Flexible work schedules and paid time off to promote a healthy work-life balance.
  • Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
  • An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.
  • The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.
  • Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career!


Pay: 70,000 - 103,000

The base salary range for this position in at the start of employment is expected to be between 70,000 and 103,000 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors, and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, the selected job candidate will be employed 'at-will,' unless employed at a location and in a position subject to a collective bargaining agreement. The company further reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and other market factors.

About BWX Technologies

BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT) is a leading supplier of nuclear components and fuel to the U.S. government; provides technical, management and site services to support governments in the operation of complex facilities and environmental remediation activities; and supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry. BWXT has more than 6,600 employees and significant operations in Lynchburg, Va.; Erwin, Tenn.; Mount Vernon, Ind.; Euclid, Ohio; Barberton, Ohio; and Cambridge, Ontario, as well as more than a dozen U.S. Department of Energy sites around the country.
Learn more about BWX Technologies
Size
6,600 employees
Market Cap
$5.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$278.6 million
Founded
1867
5 Year Trend
+6.5%
Revenue
$2.1 billion
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