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University of Missouri-Columbia · 1 day ago

Associate Director of Reactor Utilization

Columbia, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$140K/yr - $180K/yr

5+ years exp

The University of Missouri-Columbia is seeking an Associate Director of Reactor Utilization to guide the future of the Missouri Research Reactor (MURR), a critical facility for cancer-fighting and medical isotope production. The role involves leadership in reactor utilization, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and strategic growth across various domains.

Education

Diversity & Inclusion

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead the Reactor Physics, Reactor Services Coordinator, and Hot Cell and Irradiations teams

Serve as the primary liaison between MURR’s business office, isotope production, product development, reactor safety, and research functions to ensure cohesive planning and execution

Translate research and production needs into actionable operational plans, maintaining close communication with technical, financial, and compliance teams

Oversee and prioritize reactor utilization requests, balancing research, commercial, and production needs with reactor availability and safety requirements

Facilitate timely resolution of conflicts or constraints related to reactor utilization, scheduling, or resource allocation

Develop and maintain partnerships with faculty, industry sponsors, and government agencies to enhance reactor utilization

Support decision-making processes by integrating technical, safety, and financial perspectives into reactor utilization planning

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align reactor utilization priorities with MURR’s strategic objectives and the University’s mission

Ensure compliance with 10CFR73 and 10CFR74 requirements related to security and material control

Ensure MURR meets all license requirements for core design, reactivity limits, and fuel management

Oversee the Type B Quality Assurance (QA) program as it relates to fuel

Ensure compliance with DOE and DOT requirements governing nuclear fuel contracts and shipments

Engage directly with external agencies (NNSA, DOE, DOT, NRC, etc.) to support MURR’s regulatory obligations and strategic initiatives

Support the Senior Director of Reactor Operations in maintaining operational excellence and compliance with NRC regulations, safety standards, and quality assurance programs

Work closely with the Reactor Physics group to perform safety analyses to ensure reactor modifications and utilization activities meet all safety and regulatory standards

Coordinate day-to-day operations related to research and isotope production activities, ensuring optimal reactor scheduling and resource allocation

Oversee planning and scheduling of reactor utilization, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and institutional objectives

Supervise technical and administrative staff involved in reactor utilization projects, providing technical guidance and performance management

Support internal and external users in developing and executing projects involving reactor-based experiments or isotope production

Collaborate with researchers, faculty, and industry partners to identify new utilization opportunities

Partner with the business office to evaluate project feasibility, resource requirements, and cost-recovery models

Contribute to strategic initiatives that enhance MURR’s visibility, impact, and long-term sustainability

Represent MURR at conferences, national laboratories, and professional organizations to promote utilization capabilities and partnerships

Contribute to education and workforce development initiatives in nuclear science and engineering

Qualification

Reactor operationsIsotope productionRegulatory complianceResource allocationLeadership skillsProject managementAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsCollaboration skills

Required

Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience

At least 5 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired

Additional licensures as required by regulatory authorities

Preferred

Demonstrated experience in scheduling, resource allocation, throughput optimization, and user/customer services in a technical facility

Strong understanding of reactor operations, irradiation processes, isotope production, beamport usage, user services and regulatory environment for research reactors

Proven leadership and team management skills; ability to collaborate across disciplines and levels

Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), ability to interface with academic researchers, industry clients, regulatory agencies and senior leadership

Ability to analyze metrics, lead process and design improvements, develop strategy and manage competing priorities

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision plans

Retirement

Paid time off

Short- and long-term disability

Paid parental leave

Paid caregiver leave

Educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses

Company

University of Missouri-Columbia

We are Mizzou! Our distinct mission, as Missouri's only state-supported member of the Association of American Universities, is to provide all Missourians the benefits of a world-class research university.

Founded in 2011

Columbia, Missouri, USA

10001+ employees

http://business.missouri.edu/allen-angel-capital-education-program

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