Jennifer Burch
About Jennifer Burch
Jennifer Burch serves as the Packaging and Transportation Safety Program Manager at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, a position she has held since 2014. Her extensive background includes various roles at the laboratory, focusing on nuclear operations and safety over a span of nearly two decades.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Jennifer Burch has held multiple positions at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) since 1996. She began her career at LLNL as a Criticality Safety Engineer, serving for seven years until 2003. She then became the Deputy Associate Program Leader for Pu Chemical Processing and Analytical Chemistry, a role she maintained for three years until 2006. Following this, she worked as the Nuclear Facility Manager from 2006 to 2008. After a brief period, she transitioned to the role of Security Organization Associate Program Leader for Nuclear Operations, where she worked until 2011. From 2011 to 2014, she served as the Nuclear Operations Manager in the Nuclear Criticality Safety Division. Since 2014, she has been the Packaging and Transportation Safety Program Manager.
Education and Expertise
Jennifer Burch's educational background includes a Master's degree in Nuclear Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, which she completed from 1993 to 1996. Prior to this, she earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Ocean Engineering from the Florida Institute of Technology, studying there from 1989 to 1993. Additionally, she attended the United States Naval Academy, where she focused on Military Operational Oceanography from 1985 to 1988. This diverse educational foundation supports her expertise in nuclear operations and safety.
Background
Jennifer Burch has a substantial background in nuclear safety and engineering, having dedicated over two decades to roles that emphasize criticality safety and nuclear operations. Her career at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory has spanned various leadership positions, reflecting her deep knowledge and commitment to safety in nuclear facilities. Her academic pursuits in engineering and oceanography have provided her with a strong technical foundation that complements her professional experience.
Achievements
Throughout her career at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Jennifer Burch has contributed to significant advancements in nuclear safety and operations. Her roles have included leadership in criticality safety and nuclear facility management. As the current Packaging and Transportation Safety Program Manager, she oversees critical safety protocols and procedures, ensuring compliance with safety standards in the transportation of nuclear materials. Her extensive experience in various managerial positions highlights her contributions to the field.