Laboratory Supervisor

Laboratory Supervisor The Laboratory Supervisor is a hands-on leader who oversees daily operations in the QC Laboratoriesincluding wet chemistry, mechanical testing, and analytical testingwhile stepping in to perform laboratory work when needed. You'll manage a team of Laboratory Technicians, ensuring they are well-trained, technically strong, and equipped to support fast-paced production and quality demands. In this pivotal role, you'll ensure laboratory testing is accurate, safe, and compliant; equipment is maintained and calibrated; and documentation meets rigorous quality standards. Your leadership helps maintain laboratory capability, deliver reliable analytical results, and support critical decisions that shape product quality and production flow. As the Laboratory Supervisor, you will oversee daily QC lab operations, ensuring testing is performed accurately, safely, and in compliance with procedures and quality standards. You will manage laboratory workflow, assign tasks, and support technicians through coaching, training, and performance guidance. You'll also perform hands-on testing when needed, troubleshoot analytical issues, and communicate results with engineering, production, and QC teams. In this role, you'll maintain equipment readiness, coordinate calibrations, and ensure documentation, data, and records meet audit and regulatory requirements. You will drive continuous improvement by refining processes, evaluating new technologies, and updating laboratory procedures. Your decisions directly influence testing accuracy, equipment reliability, staff performance, and overall laboratory effectiveness. We'd Love to Hear from Candidates with: Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Technology, or related field; OR an Associate degree with laboratory experience; OR a high school diploma with 3+ years of QC laboratory experience Experience performing laboratory testing in wet chemistry, analytical techniques, and/or mechanical testing Supervisory or lead experience preferred; working-lead roles welcome Experience with calibration activities, troubleshooting equipment, and documentation control Experience in a regulated environment (nuclear, aerospace, medical device) desired. A Successful Candidate Also Brings: Strong understanding of laboratory methods, scientific equipment, contamination control, and analytical practices Ability to mentor and evaluate laboratory staff Skill in spotting data anomalies, conducting measurement system analysis, and interpreting results Ability to write and revise procedures and technical reports Strong mathematical and statistical skills for data evaluation Pay Estimated Starting Base Salary Range: $95,012 - $158,353. This position is incentive eligible. Centrus considers several factors when extending job offers, including but not limited to candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. While the posted range reflects the anticipated hiring range for this position, compensation above the range may be considered for candidates with exceptional qualifications and directly relevant experience. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position will require a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test. Centrus Energy and all subsidiaries shall abide by the applicable legal requirements. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. This position requires the successful candidate to obtain and maintain a Q security clearance. Candidates for positions requiring a security clearance are required to be tested for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in 10 CFR 707.4 prior to an offer of employment being made. In addition, once employed, employees will become part of a random drug testing program and may also be tested in the event of any incident causing injury or causing damage to property, or if it is determined that there is a reasonable suspicion the employee is under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This position will require preemployment background check on the part of the Company and in order to receive a Q security clearance, a background investigation by the Federal government. Subsequent Federal government reinvestigations may be required. Centrus Energy Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer Job Info Job Identification 606 Locations 400 Centrifuge Way, Oak Ridge, TN, 37830, US