Laboratory Build-Out & Commissioning

• Lead the planning, setup, and commissioning of multiple new laboratories, including:
• Analytical / chemical characterization lab (e.g., SEM/EDS, XRD, GC–MS, XRF, RGA, plasma cleaner, sputter coater)
• Wet chemistry and metallography lab (fume hoods, sample prep tools, chemical handling infrastructure)
• Molten-salt research facilities, including FLiBe-compatible test systems, gloveboxes, furnaces, corrosion loops, inert-atmosphere equipment, and other specialized experimental platforms supporting molten-salt science, materials compatibility, corrosion, tritium-related studies, and process development.
• Coordinate facility design, utility requirements, HVAC, exhaust systems, safety interlocks, and infrastructure with Facilities, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, and EHS.
• Oversee installation, acceptance testing, and vendor qualification for new instrumentation.

Laboratory Operations & Management

• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), equipment logs, chemical inventories, waste-handling protocols, cleanliness standards, and maintenance schedules.
• Implement and enforce robust safety practices compliant with chemical hygiene, hazardous materials handling, high-temperature systems, and vacuum system operations.
• Manage laboratory readiness, uptime, calibration, and maintenance of analytical, chemical, and metallographic equipment.
• Establish sample workflows, scheduling systems, and operational processes that enable fast, reliable support for materials development and failure analysis.
• Coordinate laboratory access, scheduling, resource allocation, and operational priorities across multiple technical organizations and research programs.
• Support the development and operation of multiple experimental platforms and laboratory assets as research needs evolve.

Safety & Compliance

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant safety regulations and ensure laboratory operations follow all EHS-established policies and procedures.
• Support EHS in safety reviews and hazard assessments for chemical processes, molten-salt handling, and vacuum systems, implementing required controls.
• Train lab users in safe equipment operation, chemical hygiene, and emergency practices in alignment with EHS guidance.
• Coordinate with EHS, Facilities, and regulators during permitting, inspections, and compliance activities.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with scientists, engineers, technicians, EHS, Facilities, and program teams across the company to align laboratory operations with evolving research and development priorities.
• Manage external vendors for equipment procurement, installation, calibration, and maintenance.
• Support budget planning, procurement forecasting, and resource allocation for laboratory operations.
• Work closely with Fusion Nuclear Science personnel to support molten-salt experimentation, corrosion studies, tritium-related technology development, and future laboratory expansion efforts.

• Experience supporting shared research facilities or laboratories serving multiple technical organizations.
• Experience working with molten salts, corrosion testing, high-temperature process systems, nuclear materials research, or related experimental platforms.
• Experience supporting materials analysis (SEM/EDS, interferometry, XRD, spectroscopy) or metallography.
• Familiarity with facilities-level engineering requirements (HVAC, exhaust, electrical, gas systems, vibration isolation).
• Prior experience in a rapidly growing startup or a hardware‑focused R&D environment.

Xcimer Energy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Xcimer Energy hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Xcimer Energy will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

 

Xcimer offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee health, well-being, and long-term success. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; basic and supplemental life insurance; short- and long-term disability; paid parental leave for employees at the time of birth or adoption; and a 401(k) with a company match of up to 6%. Eligible employees also receive equity, allowing them to share in the company’s long-term success.

 

Xcimer operates under a flexible Paid Time Off (ATO) approach. Rather than a fixed number of vacation days, employees are trusted to take the time they need to rest and recharge while meeting the expectations of their role and team. In addition, employees receive paid sick time, 13 company-paid holidays, and an annual paid company shutdown. Benefits are available to regular employees, including part-time and fixed-term roles, as well as interns, with eligibility varying by benefit.