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Operations Manager for Superconducting Device Fabrication Facility

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory · Menlo Park, CA · 1 mo ago
On-siteManagementFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: h3 for headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections if posting has real specific content. We need to parse the job description. We need to extract: - About the role: likely the introductory paragraph(s) describing the position, mission, etc. - Responsibilities: list of duties. - Requirements: maybe "To Be Successful In This Position You Will Bring" list of qualifications/experience. - Qualifications: maybe "Minimum Education And Experience Required". - Skills: maybe competencies list. - Benefits, Pay, Schedule: not present. So we should not include those sections. We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID etc. We must preserve all substantive info, not invent. We must remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO etc. There's none. We need to output only HTML fragment, no /, no markdown fences. We need to use

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    for prose. We need to decide what constitutes a list. We have many bullet-like sentences separated by semicolons or line breaks. We can convert each duty into

  • . We need to preserve all substantive info; we can break long paragraphs into

    if not list. Let's extract sections. First, introductory paragraph(s) before "Your Specific Responsibilities Will Include". The text: "Job Description You are invited to apply for the position of Operations Manager for the Detector Microfabrication Facility (DMF) in the Fundamental Physics Directorate (FPD) at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory. The Operations Manager is responsible for directing the operation of the DMF cleanroom and supporting technical systems (e.g. deposition and fabrication tools, tool utilities, metrology laboratory) to enable the fabrication of state-of-the-art superconducting microelectronics devices in the DMF to support SLAC’s scientific mission. To fulfill this responsibility the Operations Manager has the authority to: Manage the DMF and associated external facilities. Hire and manage the DMF staff including engineers and technicians. Implement the process controls, operations procedures, and training standards for all DMF work. Manage the allocation of DMF resources. Work with the DMF Director and their team to ensure DMF serves the needs of its users The Detector Microfabrication Facility (DMF) is an ISO-5 cleanroom with a dedicated toolset for the R&D and at-scale production of superconducting devices and sensors with high uniformity, complexity, yield, and reproducibility. In addition to a specialized toolset on 150mm wafers, the DMF also includes necessary capabilities for post-fabrication metrology, room-temperature and cryogenic characterization, and validation of functionality and performance of devices produced at the DMF. The facility is envisioned to support DOE mission science by enabling collaborative research across universities, labs and industry in quantum information science and fundamental physics. The DMF is managed by the Fundamental Physics Directorate (FPD). The FPD brings together scientists and technologies that support national priorities in particle physics, astrophysics and cosmology to explore the basic particles and forces that knit the cosmos together. As a key member of the DMF management team, you will report to the DMF Director." We can treat that as About the role (prose). Could split into paragraphs but one

    is fine. Then "Your Specific Responsibilities Will Include" followed by a list of responsibilities. We'll create

    Responsibilities

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      with each bullet. List items: - Management of all operations in the Detector Microfabrication Facility; cleanroom, tool suite, and metrology lab. - Support of the scientific user base in optimizing device fabrication, while maintaining stringent standards for core process stability and purity. - Support of SLAC leadership in the strategic and financial planning for the DMF. - Scheduling and coordination all work in the DMF. - Management of the online portal(s) for tool status and reserving/logging of tool usage and operator hours. - Hiring and management of the DMF core team (tool engineers, process engineers and technicians). - Work with the Scientific Direction to help build a team of device scientists to complement the operations team. - Building SLAC's values (excellence, integrity, collaboration, respect, and creativity), and safety into every aspect of the DMF core team’s work and culture. - Engagement of matrixed SLAC staff or external contracted resources where appropriate to augment DMF core staff. - Assuring that all DMF operations are performed safely and in compliance with SLAC, Stanford, and Government requirements and regulations, in collaboration with SLAC Environment, Safety & Health (ESH) staff. - Establish and communicate to staff and users the safety protocols for use of the facility and its tools, coordinating with ESH as necessary. - Establish the qualifications and training requirements for staff and users to access and work in the DMF facility. - Develop and manage the DMF-specific staff and user training. - Plan tool acceptance activities and develop procedures for tool startup and commissioning when new tools are introduced to the facility. - Maintain standard operating procedures for facility tools including deposition, etching, lithography and metrology tools and wet benches. - Plan and manage the maintenance of DMF tools (e.g., lithography, etching, deposition, wet benches, SRDs) coordinating preventative maintenance schedules and servicing. - Procure maintenance contracts for the major fabrication tools. - Plan and manage the maintenance of DMF subsystems (e.g., ultra-pure water, process vacuum, utility nitrogen, acid waste neutralization) coordinating preventative maintenance schedules and servicing. - Coordinate with Facilities & Operations (F&O) on the development and execution of regular cleanroom maintenance of F&O-managed systems and utilities. - Procure maintenance contracts where appropriate. - Plan and manage the maintenance of DMF metrology tools (e.g., dilution refrigerator) coordinating preventative maintenance schedules and servicing. - Procure maintenance contracts where appropriate. - Maintain cleanroom materials catalogs and documentation and establish protocols for safe handling of materials and waste; maintain stock of common cleanroom supplies and consumables. Note some duplicates: "Procure maintenance contracts where appropriate." appears twice (for tools and subsystems). We'll keep both as separate items? Might be duplicate but we can keep as is; but maybe we should deduplicate? The instruction: preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. Duplicate lines are present in source; we should keep them? It says remove duplicated lines. So we should remove duplicated lines. There's a line: "Procure maintenance contracts for the major fabrication tools." and later "Procure maintenance contracts where appropriate." Actually there are two: one for major fabrication tools, one for subsystems, and later again for metrology tools. They are not exact duplicates but similar phrasing. The instruction: "Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions." Duplicated lines meaning exact duplicates? Probably exact duplicates. We have no exact duplicates. The phrase "Procure maintenance contracts where appropriate." appears twice exactly: after subsystems and after metrology tools. Yes both are exactly "Procure maintenance contracts where appropriate." So we should remove one duplicate. Keep one. Now after responsibilities, we have "To Be Successful In This Position You Will Bring" list. That could be Requirements or Qualifications. We'll treat as Requirements (or Qualifications). The heading "Requirements" is allowed. We'll put

      Requirements

      and list items. List: - Demonstrated excellence in leading disciplined operations at a research cleanroom facility. - Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of relevant experience in a science or engineering discipline relevant to the DMF’s mission in performing the above listed duties. - Experience fostering an environment that cultivates innovation and groundbreaking R&D while simultaneously ensuring delivery to sponsors and projects. - Experience working in an environment dedicated to quality, safety and customer service. - Ability to negotiate mutually beneficial outcomes, manage conflict, and motivate others to action. - Verbal and written communication skills to effectively build and maintain working partnerships with internal and external stakeholders – including Stanford University, the Department of Energy, the DOE National Lab complex, and private industry leaders. - Ability to interact at the highest level of management, both internally and externally, in a constructive and collaborative manner and in a way that appropriately represents SLAC. - Propensity to take action, persevere through challenges, solve problems, and drive for on-time results within costs without sacrificing safety, quality, and core values. Next, "About SLAC" paragraph. Could be About the role? Already have About the role earlier. But we could add another section maybe "About SLAC". However allowed headings are only those listed: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. So we cannot add "About SLAC". We could incorporate that info into About the role section (prose). So we can extend About the role paragraph to include the About SLAC description. Thus About the role will include the initial description plus the About SLAC paragraph. After that, we have "SLAC Manager Competencies" list. That could be Skills. So we can create

      Skills

      with list of competencies. List: - Results Through Others (drives results & directs work): Achieves expected results by effectively delegating and managing the work of others. - Aligns Priorities (plans & aligns): 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 (business insight): 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 (managing complexity): Manages a multitude of information and complex circumstances to discern what is most important; demonstrates effective problem-solving, decision-making, and takes appropriate action, even in difficult situations or with conflicting data. - Builds Trust (instills trust): Earns trust and credibility from team members, peers and stakeholders; demonstrates SLAC values of respect and integrity. - Relationships (interpersonal savvy, collaborates, manages conflict, builds networks): Builds relationships to foster trust, collaboration, and a positive climate to achieve team, department/directorate and lab goals. - Communication (communicates effectively): Ensures effective information flow to various audiences; delivers clear and appropriate written and verbal communications; makes clear and impactful presentations to a variety of internal and external audiences. - Self-Awareness (demonstrates 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 (builds effective teams): Effectively motivates team members and fosters a diverse and collaborative team environment; leverages team members’ strengths for overall team effectiveness; incorporates insights to improve team operations. - Purpose & Vision (drives vision & purpose): Articulates a clear vision of expected outcomes; inspires others to execute work plans and feel a sense of purpose and ownership for the mission. Then we have "Physical Requirements And Working Conditions" etc. Could be Qualifications? Actually that's more about working conditions. Could be Qualifications? But we already have Requirements and Skills. Qualifications could be "Minimum Education And Experience Required". That's a separate section. Thus we will have: - About the role (prose) - Responsibilities (ul) - Requirements (ul) (the "To Be Successful..." list) - Qualifications (ul) (the "Minimum Education And Experience Required" plus maybe Physical Requirements? Actually Physical Requirements And Working Conditions is separate but could be part of Qualifications? The instruction: only create sections if posting has real specific content. We have Physical Requirements And Working Conditions: "Daily work in an ISO-5 cleanroom." plus other bullet-like items: Work Standards Interpersonal Skills..., Promote Culture of Safety..., Meets the applicable roles..., Summary... Actually after that there is a block starting with "Summary RESPON

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