DWPF Laboratory First Line Manager – FLM

Savannah River Mission Completion

Laboratory First Line Manager supervising laboratory personnel at the Savannah River Site. Ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards in laboratory operations.

Posted 7/27/2026full-timeAiken • South Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,152 - $153,240 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in laboratory operations, including supervision, training, and emergency management, while ensuring compliance with safety standards and operational procedures. Proficient in laboratory techniques and instrumentation, with strong planning and communication skills.

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Laboratory SupervisionTraining and MentoringEmergency Operations ManagementLaboratory TechniquesCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Laboratory TechniquesLaboratory InstrumentationMechanical AptitudeComputer LiteracyPlanningTime ManagementNegotiation

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCoachingTeaching

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in BiologyBachelor's Degree in Chemistry

Industry Keywords

Disciplined OperationsLaboratory SafetyFacility Qualification ProcessHousekeepingDocumentation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Biology or Chemistry and laboratory experience; or High School Diploma and experience as a trained laboratory technician.
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.
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

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
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