Principal Technical Advisor - Radiochemist 1506

EGS•Aiken, SC

15h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Principal Technical Advisor – Radiochemist provides senior-level technical leadership and expert guidance on highly complex radiochemical and radiobioassay issues with site-wide and programmatic impact. This role supports advanced method development, strategic technical decision-making, and mentoring of scientific staff, while serving as a key technical interface with internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in physical science (chemistry, physics, biology) or engineering (chemical, nuclear, mechanical, electrical)
15 to 20 years of progressive experience, preferably in nuclear-related environments
Advanced expertise in radiochemistry and radiobioassay laboratory operations
Demonstrated experience in: Radiochemical separation techniques, including ion separation column technologies
New method development and process improvement with documented quality outcomes
Radiological detection and measurement systems
Data review, validation, and quality control of radiological datasets
Strong leadership and mentoring experience supporting technical staff development
Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) preferred and may reduce required years of experience
Active clearance not required at start; prior L or Q clearance within the past two years is preferred

Responsibilities

Provide expert leadership and oversight on complex technical, organizational, and strategic radiochemistry issues with division- or site-wide implications
Establish and support advanced technical programs to maintain state-of-the-art radiochemical and radiobioassay capabilities
Lead technical investigations and develop innovative, cost-effective solutions to evolving programmatic and operational challenges
Serve in a key role for high-level technical decision-making and long-range strategic planning
Provide expert guidance on atypical and complex radiochemical, radiobioassay, and environmental laboratory issues
Lead and mentor multidisciplinary technical teams working on high-visibility, regulatory-sensitive initiatives
Define scope and technical requirements for new project-type work and evolving program needs
Represent technical issues to internal leadership, DOE stakeholders, and external organizations
Develop and support strategic technical goals, milestones, and performance metrics
Remain current on emerging radiochemical technologies and serve as a technical thought leader
Develop, troubleshoot, and improve radiochemistry and radiobioassay methods, including fecal fusion techniques
Improve method turnaround times and quality for radiochemical analyses
Support development of radiochemistry-specific methods such as Ra-226/228 and I-129 for water samples
Provide mentoring and technical development for scientists in radiochemistry and radiobioassay disciplines