Pursuit of Excellence Transcends Science at Jefferson Lab, Can Be Found in Human Resources
If any one of the roughly 720 full-time employees of Jefferson Lab wants to know how to save for a 401(k) retirement plan, they can ask Treva Ferguson. Ferguson, a Human Resources benefits consultant, can also tell them everything they need to know about medical, dental, life, disability and vision insurance accounts provided by the lab, among other benefits-related topics.
New JLUO Chair Has Active Program, Long Leadership History at Jefferson Lab
Julie Roche, the 2018-2019 Jefferson Lab Users Organization (JLUO) chair, wants to know how subatomic matter organizes itself, what phenomena emerge from that organization and whether or not scientists fully understand the fundamental interactions that are basic to the structure of matter.
"I really enjoyed working with the people in the Coast Guard and variety of work," said Dolbeck. "With each new assignment, there were new challenges and an opportunity to see and live in a different part of the United States."
Q&A with Joel Dolbeck, U.S. Coast Guard
What did you do for the military?
I had several jobs in the Coast Guard that involved Facility Engineering & Maintenance, Project and Program Management, Base Operations and Workforce Readiness, Training and Assessment.
"My favorite part of being a soldier was the moving around every three to four years," said Polanco-Mann. "Regardless of where in the world you were, there was a camaraderie that you did not find in many work environments."
"The Marine Corp prides itself on developing leaders," said Surles-Law. "That self-confidence convinced me that I could study math and physics and do anything I set my mind to do..."
Q&A with Ken Surles-Law, U.S. Marines
What did I do in the military?
I was attached to the combat engineering unit. My primary responsibility was water purification. We converted pond water into drinking water during field exercises.
"My favorite part of my job in the Air Force was seeing my purchase and negotiation have a direct benefit to the war fighter," said Logan. "I enjoyed seeing airmen, soldiers, sailors, and marines be able to do their jobs more effectively because of the equipment and services I bought."
Q&A with Jennifer Logan, U.S. Air Force
What did you do for the military?
I was a Contract Specialist Officer.