Stan Cooper in Lab

Stan P Cooper

Research Support Professional

Stan Cooper is currently assisting with R&D Work Control at the Spallation Neutron Source in the Neutron Sciences Directorate.  He started at ORNL in 1987 with research activities involving radiochemistry on bench-scale, gloveboxes and eventually hot-cells.  He moved over to research support in 2006 and has worked many years in the Chemical Sciences Division of the Physical Sciences Directorate.

  • Division point-of-contact for research support activities, including operations, training, and work control
  • Lead all aspects of facility operations management and ESH&Q for division occupied facilities
  • Collaborate with multiple directorates, research staff, and facility engineers in accomplishing safe goals
  • Developed project strategies and plans, managed resource allocation for multiple research programs
  • Verify compliance with Facility Hazard Categorization and other regulatory requirements for radiological, non-radiological and hazardous materials and waste, including Quality Significant Reviews
  • Maintain quality assurance (QA) and training requirements for research staff for specific programs and divisional oversight environments.
  • ORNL roles: NMC&A MBA Rep, Laser Safety Officer, Division Training Officer, QSR, HMMIS Rep
  • Master of Science (MS), Occupational Safety, Security and Emergency Management; Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond KY
  • Bachelor of Science (BS), Organizational Leadership; East TN State University (ETSU), Johnson City, TN
  • Associate of Science in Engineering (AS); Roane State Community College, Oak Ridge, TN
  • Associate of Applied Science in Chemistry (AS); Texas State Technical Institute, Harlingen, TX