Valar Atomics · 4 weeks ago
Quality Assurance Laboratory Manager
Orangeville, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expValar Atomics is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Quality Assurance Laboratory Manager to oversee all analytical, inspection, and testing activities within their advanced nuclear fuel manufacturing facility. The role focuses on ensuring that all products meet rigorous regulatory, safety, and performance standards while driving excellence in laboratory operations and data integrity.
EnergyNuclearOil and GasPower Grid
Responsibilities
Laboratory Leadership & Management: Direct daily lab operations, ensuring testing activities align with production schedules and regulatory requirements. Supervise, coach, and develop laboratory staff, promoting a culture of safety, precision, and accountability
Quality Assurance & Compliance: Maintain strict adherence to nuclear industry quality standards (e.g., NQA-1, ISO 17025) and regulatory guidelines. Ensure proper documentation, traceability, and quality records management to support internal audits, customer requirements, and regulatory inspections
Testing & Analytical Oversight: Oversee chemical, radiological, metallurgical, and mechanical testing programs necessary for nuclear fuel qualification. Review and approve test methods, validation activities, data reports, and deviations. Ensure calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment and instrumentation
Data Integrity & Technical Reporting: Ensure accurate, reproducible, and fully traceable test results. Prepare and review technical reports, certificates of analysis, and nonconformance investigations. Support root-cause analysis and corrective actions for quality issues
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, R&D, Procurement, and Regulatory Affairs to support process qualification and continuous process improvements. Provide expert guidance on material specifications and testing methodologies
Quality Monitoring & Reporting: Collect, analyze, and report engineering metrics on process performance, including yield, cost, and safety. Prepare and present detailed reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational insights
Collaboration: Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, quality assurance, plant operations, and safety personnel, to achieve company goals
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Nuclear Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred
3+ years of experience in a regulated laboratory environment, ideally within nuclear, aerospace, medical or other high-reliability manufacturing sectors
Demonstrated leadership experience managing technical teams
Expertise in analytical testing, quality systems, and documentation practices
In-depth understanding of common analytical instruments (e.g, ICP-MS, XRF, DSC, IC, XRD, FTIR, etc.)
Knowledge of relevant regulatory standards, safety protocols, and quality control procedures in the nuclear industry
Strong communication skills and the ability to interface with regulators, customers, and cross-disciplinary teams
Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with strict safety and regulatory standards
Willingness to work at fuel pilot line facility for extended commissioning and production campaigns
Ability to work in a secure, safety-conscious environment and handle sensitive materials in compliance with all safety guidelines
Company
Valar Atomics
Valar Atomics is a company focused on scaling nuclear energy beyond the traditional electricity grid.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$149MKey Investors
Riot Ventures
2025-11-10Series A· $105M
2025-11-10Debt Financing· $25M
2025-02-19Seed· $19M
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