Principal Technical Advisor- Radiochemist (Telework)

UDR Consulting Inc • Aiken, SC

23h • Remote

About The Position

UDR is seeking qualified candidates for a Principal Technical Advisor- Radiochemist (Telework) opportunity for our customer in Aiken, SC to support the Savannah River Site.

Principal Technical Advisor- Radiochemist
Close Date: 2/06/2026
Job #-1506

DUTIES

Provide leadership, oversight, and expert guidance to resolve unusually complex technical,
organizational, and strategic issues having division, site, or industry-wide implications. Establish
technical programs necessary to support state-of-the-art capabilities within assigned
organizational and programmatic areas, plan for and integrate applicable emerging
technologies. Provide key leadership role in technical decision-making process. This position
functions in support of, and with few exceptions, reports to a level 2 manager or higher.

Establish cost-effective technical solutions to issues generated by frequently changing
requirements; define and conduct technical investigations where appropriate. Develop "leading
edge" methods and technologies to effectively mitigate undesirable programmatic and
operational issues or deficiencies.

Provide expert technical guidance and leadership on problem resolution by assessing atypical,
unusually complex issues, and situations impacting future roles of the organization and/or
program operations (e.g., site policies, major process reengineering, strategic planning,
organizational development). Typical assignments are most often broad, and program oriented
in nature; assignments require extended periods of time often involving several months to years,
although smaller and less complex issues are handled and occasionally require less time.

Provide expert leadership of multi-disciplinary team(s) engaged in highly visible/business
sensitive, project-type work involving extremely complex problems, and/or key budget,
schedule, or regulatory compliance issues, for example. May involve engaging consultants and
other outside experts.

Define scope of new project-type work and changing technical program requirements.

Work independently to ensure adherence to technical policies and guidelines; consult with
cognizant management and staff on corrective action plans.

Represent assigned organization and technical issues to both internal and external customers;
manage related correspondence. Interact with DOE-SR, DOE-HQ, and other external
organizations on substantive matters involving assigned technical issues. Interact with oversight
panels and boards as appropriate in areas of technical expertise.

Propose strategic business goals and milestones involving technical issues for which incumbent
has expertise, and against which organizational and operational performance will be measured;
participate in related strategic initiatives. Develop strategic plans for major new program areas
and for resolving technical issues.

Remain intellectually current of job-related emerging technologies, and serve as
communications source for advanced technical theories, principles, and concepts.
Manage special projects involving multiple divisions, departments, or other organizations.

Utilize self-initiative and delegated authority to draw on the required resources and expertise to
solve complex organizational and programmatic problems within the framework of a team
environment with limited direction.

Provide input and participate in programmatic improvement initiatives in support of mission
goals. Provide technical and operational input on such items as Authorization Bases
Documents, technical reports, and program-level procedures. Also, provide technical input to
Training, Procedures, and other such support organizations, as appropriate.

Additional Duties

Method development, troubleshooting and improvements in radiochemistry and
radiobioassay techniques including fecal fusion techniques for radiobioassay
method in order to reduce method turnaround times. Other examples are the
radiochemistry specific methods (Ra-226/228/I’129) for water samples.
Mentoring and technical development of scientists in the field of radiochemistry

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in physical science (e.g., chemistry, physics, biology) or engineering (chemical, nuclear, electrical, mechanical) field with 15 to 20 years’ experience preferably in nuclear related assignments, including direct operations management; some assignments in this job family require a major in statistics, math, or computer sciences, along with substantial practical experience.
• An advanced degree, to the Master's or PhD/Doctorate level is preferable and would proportionally reduce the years of experience required.
• Experience/Skills: Specialized knowledge required varies with the technical assignment.
• Advanced knowledge of such subjects as analytical chemistry, radiochemistry, non-destructive examination techniques, reactor physics, statistics, or plant operations are typical areas in which the incumbent will need to demonstrate a high level of proficiency.
• Knowledge in other areas likely to benefit the incumbent, include experimental design, and project management.
• Extensive hands-on experience with computers and various types of software, a knowledge of the administrative systems, and previous assignments in facility operations and maintenance, engineering, or business-type functions, such as finance, operational and/or program/project planning/scheduling, information resources, or procurement operations, for example, are highly desirable.
• Substantive management experience in these or related fields is preferred.
• Radiobioassay and environmental laboratory expertise in radiochemical separation techniques including ion separation column technologies.
• Expertise in new method development and improvements in radiochemical separation processes and quality improvements with peer journal examples.
• Radiobiassay laboratory experience in method development techniques.
• Radiological detection and measurements experience.
• Experience in data review, validation and quality control of radiological datasets.
• Leadership skills in mentoring other technical staff for development of technical skills.

Nice To Haves

• PhD in radiochemistry preferred
• Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, oversight, and expert guidance to resolve unusually complex technical, organizational, and strategic issues having division, site, or industry-wide implications.
• Establish technical programs necessary to support state-of-the-art capabilities within assigned organizational and programmatic areas, plan for and integrate applicable emerging technologies.
• Provide key leadership role in technical decision-making process.
• Establish cost-effective technical solutions to issues generated by frequently changing requirements; define and conduct technical investigations where appropriate.
• Develop "leading edge" methods and technologies to effectively mitigate undesirable programmatic and operational issues or deficiencies.
• Provide expert technical guidance and leadership on problem resolution by assessing atypical, unusually complex issues, and situations impacting future roles of the organization and/or program operations (e.g., site policies, major process reengineering, strategic planning, organizational development).
• Provide expert leadership of multi-disciplinary team(s) engaged in highly visible/business sensitive, project-type work involving extremely complex problems, and/or key budget, schedule, or regulatory compliance issues, for example.
• Define scope of new project-type work and changing technical program requirements.
• Work independently to ensure adherence to technical policies and guidelines; consult with cognizant management and staff on corrective action plans.
• Represent assigned organization and technical issues to both internal and external customers; manage related correspondence.
• Interact with DOE-SR, DOE-HQ, and other external organizations on substantive matters involving assigned technical issues.
• Interact with oversight panels and boards as appropriate in areas of technical expertise.
• Propose strategic business goals and milestones involving technical issues for which incumbent has expertise, and against which organizational and operational performance will be measured; participate in related strategic initiatives.
• Develop strategic plans for major new program areas and for resolving technical issues.
• Remain intellectually current of job-related emerging technologies, and serve as communications source for advanced technical theories, principles, and concepts.
• Manage special projects involving multiple divisions, departments, or other organizations.
• Utilize self-initiative and delegated authority to draw on the required resources and expertise to solve complex organizational and programmatic problems within the framework of a team environment with limited direction.
• Provide input and participate in programmatic improvement initiatives in support of mission goals.
• Provide technical and operational input on such items as Authorization Bases Documents, technical reports, and program-level procedures.
• Provide technical input to Training, Procedures, and other such support organizations, as appropriate.
• Method development, troubleshooting and improvements in radiochemistry and radiobioassay techniques including fecal fusion techniques for radiobioassay method in order to reduce method turnaround times.
• Mentoring and technical development of scientists in the field of radiochemistry

Benefits

• UDR offers highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs.
• We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal