Posted : Sunday, May 26, 2024 04:41 PM
SLAC Job Postings
Position overview:
The Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Light Source (SSRL), a directorate of SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, is a national user facility providing synchrotron radiation for research in biology, chemistry, engineering, environmental science, material science, medicine, and physics.
SSRL operates and maintains synchrotron radiation beam lines a 3GeV electron storage ring SPEAR3 and the associated injector facility.
The SSRL Beam Line Systems (BLS) Division – Vacuum Group is responsible for the assembly and installation of hardware upgrades and the mechanical maintenance, assembly, and installation for the vacuum systems of all SSRL beam lines and SPEAR3 accelerator.
In this position you will provide management and coordination of administrative and operations related functions for our Vacuum Group.
You will co-manage a team of 7 technicians, provide supervision, guidance and training, foster staff development, promote engineering rigor, and participate in hiring activities to support the SSRL mission.
This position administratively reports to the BLS Division Director within the SSRL Directorate.
Your specific responsibilities include: Provide management and coordination of administrative and operations-related functions for assigned research area(s) engaged in developing, advancing, and applying science, engineering and technical research to innovate and deliver solutions in support of organizational goals.
Manage staff at least 50% of the time to achieve the research and teaching mission, goals and objectives of the unit.
Provide strategic planning for own work group; participate with senior managers in higher level strategic planning.
Communicate operational objectives and assignments and delegate to staff.
Manage the daily operations of assigned area(s) which include recruiting, hiring, training, developing, evaluating and setting priorities of staff; coordinate business, technical, and educational activities for direct reports.
Oversee interdepartmental activities, projects, and efforts by applying advanced technical and professional knowledge.
Serve as the initial managerial escalation point for problems from clients and other staff.
Communicate and implement policies, procedures, best practices, recommendations and guidelines in compliance with established University administrative policies and procedures.
To be successful in this position you will bring: Bachelor’s degree and five years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.
Experience leading or overseeing the work of technical staff.
Understanding of relevant scientific, engineering, or technical disciplines.
Ability to problem solve.
Ability to synthesize and articulate technical and scientific methodologies, specifications, and information.
Experience leading scientific, engineering, or technical research projects or programs.
Ability to work and communicate effectively with others.
Strong customer relationship and consensus building skills.
Ability to influence and establish effective working relationships in a diverse environment.
Ability to resolve issues quickly and make decisions that meet university objectives in a collaborative culture.
SLAC manager competencies: Results Through Others: Achieves expected results by effectively delegating and managing the work of others.
Aligns Priorities: Ensures planning and prioritization of resources and work efforts; ensures alignment of direct and matrix reports to support organizational goals and business plans.
Applies Lab Acumen: Maintains understanding of lab efforts and direction as well as current research and trends, considers technology and customer impacts, and contributes relevant, informed ideas to lab growth.
Navigates Complexity: Demonstrates effective problem-solving and decision-making in complex situations; manages a multitude of information and circumstances to discern what is most important; takes appropriate action, even with conflicting data or in difficult situations.
Communication: Ensures effective information flow to various audiences and creates and delivers clear, appropriate written, spoken, presented messages.
Relationships: Builds relationships to foster trust, collaboration, and a positive climate to achieve common goals.
Self-awareness: Seeks feedback from others and takes ownership of, and actions to address what is learned; recognizes impact on others and adjusts as needed; pursues continuous learning opportunities; implements a meaningful development plan.
Team Effectiveness: Effectively motivates team members and fosters a diverse and collaborative environment; leverages individual members’ strengths for overall team effectiveness; incorporates insights to improve team operations.
Purpose & Vision: Articulates a clear vision of expected outcomes; inspires others to execute work plans and feel a sense of purpose and ownership for the mission.
Attracts & Develops Employee Talent: Plans for, attracts, and hires the right talent for current and future organizational needs; operates with a focus on growing internal talent through organizational and staff development; values and encourages continuous growth development through a blend of work experiences, coaching, and formal learning; aligns individual development with organizational needs and objectives.
Physical requirements and Working conditions: Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.
Work standards: Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with SLAC and Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for environment, safety and security; communicates related concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
Meets the applicable roles and responsibilities as described in the ESH Manual, Chapter 1—General Policy and Responsibilities: Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, - Classification Title: Research Technical Manager 1 Grade: L, Job code: 4986 Duration: Regular continuing The expected pay range for this position is $143,000 to $177,000 per annum.
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory/Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position.
The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.
SSRL operates and maintains synchrotron radiation beam lines a 3GeV electron storage ring SPEAR3 and the associated injector facility.
The SSRL Beam Line Systems (BLS) Division – Vacuum Group is responsible for the assembly and installation of hardware upgrades and the mechanical maintenance, assembly, and installation for the vacuum systems of all SSRL beam lines and SPEAR3 accelerator.
In this position you will provide management and coordination of administrative and operations related functions for our Vacuum Group.
You will co-manage a team of 7 technicians, provide supervision, guidance and training, foster staff development, promote engineering rigor, and participate in hiring activities to support the SSRL mission.
This position administratively reports to the BLS Division Director within the SSRL Directorate.
Your specific responsibilities include: Provide management and coordination of administrative and operations-related functions for assigned research area(s) engaged in developing, advancing, and applying science, engineering and technical research to innovate and deliver solutions in support of organizational goals.
Manage staff at least 50% of the time to achieve the research and teaching mission, goals and objectives of the unit.
Provide strategic planning for own work group; participate with senior managers in higher level strategic planning.
Communicate operational objectives and assignments and delegate to staff.
Manage the daily operations of assigned area(s) which include recruiting, hiring, training, developing, evaluating and setting priorities of staff; coordinate business, technical, and educational activities for direct reports.
Oversee interdepartmental activities, projects, and efforts by applying advanced technical and professional knowledge.
Serve as the initial managerial escalation point for problems from clients and other staff.
Communicate and implement policies, procedures, best practices, recommendations and guidelines in compliance with established University administrative policies and procedures.
To be successful in this position you will bring: Bachelor’s degree and five years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.
Experience leading or overseeing the work of technical staff.
Understanding of relevant scientific, engineering, or technical disciplines.
Ability to problem solve.
Ability to synthesize and articulate technical and scientific methodologies, specifications, and information.
Experience leading scientific, engineering, or technical research projects or programs.
Ability to work and communicate effectively with others.
Strong customer relationship and consensus building skills.
Ability to influence and establish effective working relationships in a diverse environment.
Ability to resolve issues quickly and make decisions that meet university objectives in a collaborative culture.
SLAC manager competencies: Results Through Others: Achieves expected results by effectively delegating and managing the work of others.
Aligns Priorities: Ensures planning and prioritization of resources and work efforts; ensures alignment of direct and matrix reports to support organizational goals and business plans.
Applies Lab Acumen: Maintains understanding of lab efforts and direction as well as current research and trends, considers technology and customer impacts, and contributes relevant, informed ideas to lab growth.
Navigates Complexity: Demonstrates effective problem-solving and decision-making in complex situations; manages a multitude of information and circumstances to discern what is most important; takes appropriate action, even with conflicting data or in difficult situations.
Communication: Ensures effective information flow to various audiences and creates and delivers clear, appropriate written, spoken, presented messages.
Relationships: Builds relationships to foster trust, collaboration, and a positive climate to achieve common goals.
Self-awareness: Seeks feedback from others and takes ownership of, and actions to address what is learned; recognizes impact on others and adjusts as needed; pursues continuous learning opportunities; implements a meaningful development plan.
Team Effectiveness: Effectively motivates team members and fosters a diverse and collaborative environment; leverages individual members’ strengths for overall team effectiveness; incorporates insights to improve team operations.
Purpose & Vision: Articulates a clear vision of expected outcomes; inspires others to execute work plans and feel a sense of purpose and ownership for the mission.
Attracts & Develops Employee Talent: Plans for, attracts, and hires the right talent for current and future organizational needs; operates with a focus on growing internal talent through organizational and staff development; values and encourages continuous growth development through a blend of work experiences, coaching, and formal learning; aligns individual development with organizational needs and objectives.
Physical requirements and Working conditions: Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.
Work standards: Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with SLAC and Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for environment, safety and security; communicates related concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
Meets the applicable roles and responsibilities as described in the ESH Manual, Chapter 1—General Policy and Responsibilities: Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, - Classification Title: Research Technical Manager 1 Grade: L, Job code: 4986 Duration: Regular continuing The expected pay range for this position is $143,000 to $177,000 per annum.
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory/Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position.
The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.
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• Location : 2575 Sand Hill Rd, Menlo Park, CA
• Post ID: 9143785178