Quality Assurance Laboratory Manager

• Laboratory Leadership & Management: Direct daily lab operations, ensuring testing activities align with production schedules and regulatory requirements. Supervise, coach, and develop laboratory staff, promoting a culture of safety, precision, and accountability. - Quality Assurance & Compliance**:** Maintain strict adherence to nuclear industry quality standards (e.g., NQA-1, ISO 17025) and regulatory guidelines. Ensure proper documentation, traceability, and quality records management to support internal audits, customer requirements, and regulatory inspections. - Testing & Analytical Oversight: Oversee chemical, radiological, metallurgical, and mechanical testing programs necessary for nuclear fuel qualification. Review and approve test methods, validation of activities, data reports, and deviations. Ensure calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment and instrumentation. - Data Integrity & Technical Reporting: Ensure accurate, reproducible, and fully traceable test results. Prepare and review technical reports, certificates of analysis, and nonconformance investigations. Support root-cause analysis and corrective actions for quality issues. - Quality Monitoring & Reporting: Collect, analyze, and report engineering metrics on process performance, including yield, cost, and safety. Prepare and present detailed reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational insights

• Cross-Functional Collaboration**:** Work closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, R&D, Procurement, and Regulatory Affairs to support process qualification and continuous process improvements. Provide expert guidance on material specifications and testing methodologies. You Will Be Successful in This Role If

• You are passionate about quality products, safety, and continuous improvement in all areas of the organization

• You meet annual regulatory and company requirements for nuclear fuel Quality Assurance

• You manage prompt testing and reporting turnaround times

• You collaborate effectively with Fuel Operations, Radiological Safety, EH&S, Materials Controls and Accountability to meet production, safety, and regulatory reporting needs]

• You provide solutions to increase productivity without sacrificing quality, safety, or regulatory requirements

• You enjoy fast-paced environments and are focused on results. Basic Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Nuclear Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred. Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in a regulated laboratory environment, ideally within nuclear, aerospace, medical or other high-reliability manufacturing sectors. - Demonstrated leadership experience managing technical teams. - Expertise analytical testing, quality systems, and documentation practices. Skills & Knowledge:

• In-depth understanding of common analytical instruments (e.g, ICP-MS, XRF, DSC, IC, XRD, FTIR, etc.)

• Knowledge of relevant regulatory standards, safety protocols, and quality control procedures in the nuclear industry. - Strong communication skills and the ability to interface with regulators, customers, and cross-disciplinary teams. Preferred Skills and Experience

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with strict safety and regulatory standards. - Willingness to work at fuel pilot line facility for extended commissioning and production campaigns. - Ability to work in a secure, safety-conscious environment and handle sensitive materials in compliance with all safety guidelines. We are committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment and will provide reasonable accommodation as required by law. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (green card holder).