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Sample Processing/Optical Microscopy Group Leader

ManTech is seeking a talented Senior Scientist / Engineer to add to its Sunol, California laboratory staff. The successful candidate will be expected to perform and lead a group of other scientists, engineers and technicians in complex sample processing and optical microscopy analyses on customer samples. Daily team interaction with scientists, engineers, and technicians, as well as participation in the maintenance of auxiliary equipment is required. The laboratory performs materials characterization and related analytical services on commercial and government contracts.

Responsibilities:

• As Group Leader, manage the sample processing group and optical microscopy group
• Analyze and interpret sample processing results as well as optical microscopy data
• Devise or modify analysis techniques and procedures to address new analytical requirements
• Constructively interact with scientists, engineers, and technicians
• Participate in equipment maintenance
• Establish themselves as a key resource for ManTech and our customers, helping maintain our expertise in the field of sample processing and optical microscopy
• Perform QA/QC on the work output of the sample processing and optical microscopy groups
• Assist the Program Manager with additional managerial duties as required
• Assist the Quality Manager with all efforts to keep our ISO 17025 accreditation

Primary Qualifications:

• Degree in material science, engineering or other related chemical or physical science field, Ph.D preferred, with 5-10+ years of technical and laboratory experience
• Extensive hands-on experience using optical microscopy techniques to solve problems in materials science, nuclear science, or geology
• Extensive hands-on experience in clean room operations and techniques to solve problems in material science, nuclear science, or geology
• Demonstrated expertise in either optical microscopy or sample processing techniques

Additional Qualifications:

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to write clear scientific and technical reports

• Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems
• Expertise in scientific data analysis and quality control
• Ability to work under broad managerial direction
• Team oriented with the ability to manage small groups of people
• Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain a government security clearance

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer.
• The person in this position frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations
• Working with Data

• Move about freely in a laboratory setting
• Repetitive Motions

The projected compensation range for this position is $119,000-$150,000. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, ManTech invests in it’s employees beyond just compensation. ManTech’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.

For all positions requiring access to technology/software source code that is subject to export control laws, employment with the company is contingent on either verifying U.S.-person status or obtaining any necessary license. The applicant will be required to answer certain questions for export control purposes, and that information will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law. ManTech may choose not to apply for a license for such individuals whose access to export-controlled technology or software source code may require authorization and may decline to proceed with an applicant on that basis alone.