Jefferson Lab Jobs Hiring Now
Jefferson Lab is hiring for 13 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, concentrated in biotech & life sciences and clinical trials, with listed salaries up to about $358,000. Migrate Mate updates Jefferson Lab's live openings daily. Jefferson Lab is a U.S. Department of Energy national laboratory focused on nuclear physics research and accelerator science.
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Jefferson Lab hiring data on Migrate Mate, as of July 16, 2026.
- Open jobs
- 13
- Top team
- Biotech & Life Sciences
- Seniority
- Manager level or above
- Work type
- 8% remote or hybrid
- Top location
- Newport News
- Salary range
- $45,000–$358,000
Listed salaries for Jefferson Lab roles on Migrate Mate range from about $45,000 to $358,000 per year across 13 open roles, as of July 16, 2026.
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Location:
Newport News, Virginia, US, 23606
Category: Environmental, Safety and Health
Work Arrangement Type: Hybrid - About 60% on-site
Classification: Admin. Support / Sec. III
Description:
At Jefferson Lab, you’ll champion cutting-edge science and operational excellence while shaping the future of discovery. Join us and make your mark – where excellence meets purpose, and great minds truly matter.
The good-faith pay range for this role is $44,700 - $60,100 per year. Actual compensation may vary and may be above the posted range based on factors such as a candidate's skills, experience, education, certifications, and work location.
What your job will be like:
Perform a variety of activities in support of functional areas of the Safeguards and Security Program supporting the Physical Protection - DOE Security and Local Site Specific Only (LSSO) Badges, and Personnel Security sub-programs. Provide administrative support to Jefferson Lab Badging Office operations and staff, performing the primary Registrar/Activator role for enrolling staff into the USAccess program for issuance of Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) compliant Personal Identity Verification (PIV) DOE Security Badges.
In this job you will:
Serve as primary Registrar/Activator for Jefferson Lab staff and users for enrollment and issuance of HSPD-12 compliant DOE security badges.
Assists the Badge Office Supervisor with processing badging related service requests in the ServiceNow incident tracking system.
Serve as a subject matter resource to fully resolve staff inquiries relating to the accurate processing of eQIP forms and badging requirements.
Production and issuance of DOE Security and LSSO access badges.
Performing administrative support duties to update and maintain websites, policies and other assigned documents.
Establishing and maintaining filing systems, establishing work procedures and collating information.
Performing various administrative support duties that involve handling, storage, transmission and disposition of sensitive information.
Assists with administering the Personnel Security program - performing quality control review tasks associated with initiating background investigations for both Cleared and Uncleared staff for issuance of DOE Security Badges
Maintain positive communication and customer service relationships throughout the Lab.
Experience
Required: 5 or more years Experience working in a high-volume interface environment, adapting to competing priorities and multi-tasking.
Required: Experience preparing presentations and creating spreadsheets/databases.
Education
Required: High School Diploma
Experience and Education Exchange
Education above the minimum may be substituted for experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
High level of knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat.
Ability to organize and prioritize in a multi-task environment as well as to independently identify and solve problems.
Ability to work to deadlines.
Advance written and oral communication skills.
Strong interpersonal, customer service, and trouble-shooting skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels and from varying backgrounds.
About Jefferson Lab
Join a community with a common purpose of solving the most challenging scientific and engineering problems of our time. The Jefferson Lab campus is located in southeastern Virginia amidst a vibrant and growing technology community.
A career at Jefferson Lab is more than a job. You will be part of “big science” and work alongside top scientists and engineers from around the world unlocking the secrets of our visible universe. Managed by SURATech, LLC, Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility is entering an exciting period of mission growth and is seeking new team members ready to apply their skills and passion to have an impact. You could call it work, or you could call it a mission. We call it a challenge. We do things that will change the world.
Total Rewards at Jefferson Lab
At Jefferson Lab, we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive. Our benefits program includes, but is not limited to:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Care Plans • Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time-off and Leave Programs (Paid Parental, vacation, holidays, and sick leave)
- 401(k) Plan – 9% Lab Contribution; 100% vested • Flexible Work Arrangements
- Tuition Assistance, Training and Professional Development Programs
- Live near the waterways of the Chesapeake Bay region with access to nearby beaches,
SURATech, LLC manages and operates the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab). SURATech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
SURATech is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities (unless doing so will result in an undue hardship). If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to recruiting@jlab.org or contact Human Resources by calling (757) 269-7100 and selecting option 1 between 8 am – 5 pm EST to provide the nature of your request.
Employment with SURATech is conditional upon DOE approval if at any time during your employment you are participating in a Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Program or Affiliated activity. Generally, such programs/activities include any foreign-state-sponsored attempt to acquire U.S.-funded scientific research through programs run or funded by the government that target scientists, engineers, students, academics, researchers, and entrepreneurs of all nationalities working or educated in the United States. This includes positions or appointments, both domestic and foreign, titled academic, professional, or institutional appointments whether or not remuneration is received and whether full-time, part-time or voluntary.
Nearest Major Market: Hampton Roads
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Working at Jefferson Lab
Jefferson Lab's 13 open roles are manager level or above, and about 8% are remote or hybrid. The most active teams are biotech & life sciences, clinical trials, and business development. Jefferson Lab is a federally funded national research laboratory operated under the U.S. Department of Energy, conducting scientific research in nuclear and particle physics through advanced particle accelerator technology. The work spans experimental physics, engineering, computing, and administrative functions supporting large-scale science programs. Most Jefferson Lab roles are based in Newport News.
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Browse jobs by roleJefferson Lab Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How many jobs is Jefferson Lab hiring for right now?
Jefferson Lab is hiring for 13 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, updated daily, concentrated in biotech & life sciences and clinical trials. Openings span research, engineering, construction project management, and administrative support functions across the laboratory.
What kinds of roles does Jefferson Lab hire for?
The most active teams are biotech & life sciences, clinical trials, and business development. Jefferson Lab posts roles across experimental physics research, accelerator and RF engineering, cryogenics, construction project management, data and computational science, and administrative support. Leadership and senior technical positions feature prominently, and most postings are manager level or above.
Are Jefferson Lab jobs remote or in-person?
Mostly on-site. About 8% of Jefferson Lab's open roles on Migrate Mate are remote or hybrid as of July 16, 2026, with the rest based in Newport News. Each Jefferson Lab listing shows its work location so you can filter before applying.
How do I apply to a job at Jefferson Lab?
Find a Jefferson Lab role on Migrate Mate, then follow the listing directly to Jefferson Lab's own careers portal to submit your application. Jefferson Lab manages its own hiring process, including application review, interviews, and offers, independently of Migrate Mate.
What do Jefferson Lab jobs pay?
Listed salaries for Jefferson Lab roles on Migrate Mate range from about $45,000 to $358,000 per year as of July 16, 2026, with most postings at manager level or above. Exact pay is set by Jefferson Lab and shown on each listing.
Does Jefferson Lab hire entry-level?
Most of Jefferson Lab's open roles on Migrate Mate are manager level or above as of July 16, 2026. Entry-level openings are limited. Check individual Jefferson Lab listings for stated experience requirements.
Where is Jefferson Lab hiring?
Most Jefferson Lab roles are based in Newport News, and about 8% offer remote or hybrid work as of July 16, 2026. Migrate Mate shows the location on each listing.