Deputy Director, Laboratories

Savannah River Mission Completion

. Provide leadership and direction across analytical, characterization, and processing laboratory functions .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeAiken • South Carolina • United StatesLead💰 $131,000 - $225,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in managing laboratory functions, ensuring compliance with Department of Energy requirements, and optimizing analytical capabilities. Proven ability to develop workforce plans and coordinate resources to meet mission demands in a high hazard/nuclear environment.

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Laboratory ManagementDepartment Of Energy ComplianceAnalytical Capabilities DevelopmentSafety And Quality AssuranceHigh Hazard/Nuclear Environment Experience

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Hard Skills

Analytical TestingCharacterization TechniquesLaboratory Performance MeasurementRegulatory ComplianceTechnical LeadershipWorkforce PlanningBudget ManagementProcess ImprovementEquipment Investment EvaluationCorrective Action Implementation

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem-SolvingStrategic Planning

Industry Keywords

Nuclear Facility ExperienceEnvironmental Safety RequirementsQuality StandardsSite RequirementsDOE Interactions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide leadership and direction across analytical, characterization, and processing laboratory functions
Establish priorities and coordinate laboratory activities in support of site and mission requirements
Integrate laboratory managers, supervisors, chemists, technicians, engineering, operations, maintenance, safety, quality assurance, and program organizations
Serve as acting Laboratories Director when designated
Provide senior technical leadership for analytical capabilities, sampling, characterization, testing, and related technical activities
Evaluate technical gaps and recommend investments in equipment, processes, personnel, training, and analytical capabilities
Lead safety, quality, regulatory compliance, investigations, corrective actions, assessments, audits, and DOE interactions
Translate site mission and program requirements into laboratory priorities and execution strategies
Coordinate laboratory capabilities and resources with program/project schedules and changing mission demands
Develop workforce plans and support manager, supervisor, technical staff, and emerging leader development
Participate in laboratory budgets, staffing plans, equipment requirements, facilities, and resource management
Establish and monitor laboratory performance measures and improve productivity, reliability, cost effectiveness, and cycle time
Represent laboratories with company and site leadership, Department of Energy representatives, regulators, program organizations, and other stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and progressive nuclear facility experience, including a minimum of 6 years in a management role; or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and progressive regulated laboratory experience, including a minimum of 6 years in a management role
Candidates without a Bachelor’s degree may qualify with an additional 4 years combination of secondary education and/or experience
Technical degree preferred
SRMC or other Department of Energy Site experience preferred
Experience in a high hazard/nuclear environment
Knowledge of Department of Energy requirements, environmental and safety requirements, procedures, permits, quality standards, and site requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
160 hours annual paid time off (accrued monthly)
11 paid holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Life and Accident Coverage
Disability Coverage
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible benefits package