Demil Operations Branch Manager

Integrity, confidence, discipline and commitment define your career in Battelle's National Security Global Business. Battelle was built on a firm foundation of honesty, integrity, and outstanding service and the work we do in national security impacts lives around the world; whether we're creating armor for military applications, testing a life-saving vaccine, or developing a more efficient hydrogen fuel cell. At Battelle, we reward the best work with more responsibility, positions to grow and develop, and the opportunity to make a positive impact on the world.

Battelle's Chemical Demilitarization Plant Operations (CDPO) Product Line, which specializes in providing world class support to government organizations engaged in chemical defense, chemical demilitarization, and treaty compliance services, is seeking an Operations Branch Manager in the Pueblo Colorado area for full-time, day shift work.

The selected candidate will work at the Pueblo chemical Depot supporting the pueblo Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant (PCAPP) project. Primary job responsibilities will include:

- Serves as the supervisor of the Neutralization Operations Branch engaged in the analysis of agent neutralization Hydrolysate and EPA Standard Methods.
- Serves as the Hazardous Waste Supervisor with oversight of collection of hazardous waste and RCRA samples, sample receipt, handling and disposal of applicable process samples.
- Trains and supervises chemists, GC operators, and technicians in laboratory methods; ensure that operators are trained and certified IAW the PCAPP personnel training plan.
- Executes laboratory preventive maintenance program to ensure safe, consistent and efficient laboratory operations.
- Ensures that laboratory personnel operate in compliance with applicable State, Army, EPA, CDPHE and OSHA regulations, programmatic guidance and local requirements.
- Designates trains and ensures personnel respond properly to emergencies and perform tasks, as required by the PCAPP emergency response plan.
- Establishes policies and objectives, prepares and conducts performance reviews and performs related personnel activities.
- Serves as the Deputy Laboratory Manager.
- Prepares cost, schedule, and resource estimates for task performance.

THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION:

- BS degree in Chemistry or eight (8) years equivalent experience with other scientific degree and at least five (5) years of direct applicable experience in analytical chemistry laboratory.
- Two (2) years management experience in an analytical laboratory required; preferably chemical agents.
- Demonstrated knowledge in instrumental methods of analysis including gas chromatographic analysis (IC, ICP-MS, P&T, HPLC), toxic material handling, and wet chemistry and EPA methods (8260, 8270, 9045, 9012, 8081, 6020, etc.) is required.
- Successfully pass medical screen, including the ability to wear a respirator and other PPE, lift up to 50 lbs--may involve work in close proximity of toxic chemicals.
- Must be a US Citizen. The applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements to be placed in a Public Trust Position. In addition, applicant selected will be subject to qualification in accordance with Army Regulation 50-6, for placement in the U.S. Army Chemical personnel Reliability Program (CPRP).
- Interact effectively with government and contractor personnel thru written correspondence or verbal communication.

BENEFITS
Battelle's competitive benefits program includes comprehensive medical and dental care, matching 401K, employee pension, tuition reimbursement, work/life balance, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and other benefits that help provide financial protection for you and your family.

Battelle is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and supports diversity in the workplace. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or sexual orientation. For more information about our other openings, please visit www.battelle.org/careers.