The new director of Idaho National Laboratoryâs first day on the job was Friday.
John Wagner is a Missouri native who was INLâs associate laboratory director for nuclear science and technology before moving into his new role and who worked at Tennesseeâs Oak Ridge National Laboratory for 17 years before moving to Idaho five years ago. He said he is passionate about the labâs entire mission.
âI know this laboratory,â he said in an interview Monday. âI certainly know the nuclear portfolio. I know a fair bit about the broader laboratory, but I have a lot to learn there.â
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