Job Description

Chemet Laboratory performs chemical and metallurgical analyses supporting commercial nuclear fuel production for GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy. In this role, the Lab Manager will lead the analytical team and be responsible for laboratory safety, regulatory compliance, method and procedure ownership, training, LIMS/SQL data integrity, equipment selection/procurement, and efficient, compliant laboratory performance, while supporting manufacturing, engineering, and external stakeholders in a 24-hour shift environment.

Roles and Responsibilities

Laboratory Manager of the Chemet Laboratory, which performs environmental, metallurgical, spectrographic, and wet chemistry analyses supporting Wilmington site nuclear fuels manufacturing operations. This leader serves in a critical supervisory role keeping laboratory analysts engaged by promoting and demanding high standards of performance to achieve safe, high quality, and event-free laboratory operation. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Engage with daily laboratory operation.

• Establish routines to maintain an effective consistent presence in the laboratory, actively providing timely, effective, and constructive feedback to employees working a variety of shifts.

• Select, train, develop, and provide ongoing leadership and direction of assigned team.

• Embrace Global Nuclear Fuel’s nuclear safety culture, where work is performed with an overriding priority on integrity, safety, security, and quality.

• Support manager responsibilities for both hourly and salaried staff members. Provide direction to support business needs, including work assignments, scheduling of overtime, training, managing attendance/timekeeping etc.

• Identify technical solutions to complex ( mainly inorganic) chemical and materials challenges in support of new products or emerging issues.

• Apply appropriate use of laboratory, analytical, and statistical techniques. Perform data and statistical analysis using strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Develop and support the growth of all team employees.

• Support, encourage, and facilitate excellent Human Performance and Lean Manufacturing principles.

• Consistently demonstrate a strong personal commitment and determination to do what you say you will do and actively listen to employees.

• Ensure team members are provided adequate training, resources, and support to assure safe and compliant laboratory practices in a nuclear regulated environment.

• Work with manufacturing operations, engineering, and other support functions to meet operational and regulatory requirements.

• Create, review, and update laboratory procedures for qualification, operations, and safety compliance activities.

• Perform basic administration to laboratory information management system (LIMS). Understand fundamentals of Oracle relational database. Retrieve data using SQL for auditing, data evaluation, or similar purposes.

• Understand computer hardware, software, and network system fundamentals, and perform basic maintenance and troubleshooting.

• Understand capital expense budgeting and procurement processes. Lead or participate in equipment selection, purchasing, method development, procedure writing, and training.

• Interface with individuals with diverse backgrounds, including internal and external stakeholders.

• Other relevant duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachler’s Degree in a technical discipline such as Chemistry, Metallurgy, Material Science, or Engineering that demonstrates proficiency in conducting independent research work.

• Minimum of 5 years of working experience in a chemical laboratory, including laboratory equipment troubleshooting.

• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing or laboratory supervision experience.

• Technical proficiency with inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICPMS) and its associated sample preparation and introduction methods.

• Technical proficiency with Chromatography and its associated sample preparation and introduction methods.

• Proficiency and experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Desired Characteristics

• Strong experience in inorganic chemistry (Candidates with this skillset will be prioritized)

• MS or PhD Degree in a scientific discipline.

• Experience working in Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regulated environment.

• Technical proficiency with wet chemical methods (i.e. titrimetric, gravimetric, colorimetric, chromatographic).

• Technical proficiency with Non-Dispersive Infrared (NDIR) elemental analysis, including carbon, nitrogen, and oxygen.

• Technical proficiency with x-ray fluorescent (XRF) elemental analysis.

• Technical proficiency with gas chromatographs and vacuum systems.

• Technical proficiency with metallography analysis, preparation, and evaluation techniques (grain size and texture).

• Technical proficiency with mechanical testing (tensile, bend, compression, and hardness testing).

• Six Sigma or Lean manufacturing experience. Practical experience with identifying opportunities for and designing changes to processes based on Lean.

• Excellent communication and teaming skills. Proven experience building team trust.

The base pay range for this position is $107K - $150K USD The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for bonuses, such as a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity. This position is expected to close on 3/4/2026, or thereafter.

The company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120%, or 130% of salary in certain areas.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401 (k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $107,600.00 and $179,200.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.Bonus eligibility: ineligible.This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on March 31, 2026.Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.