Radiochemist Principal

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At Omega Technical Services, every role supports a mission that matters. Whether you're advancing national security, driving innovation in nuclear infrastructure, or supporting critical DOE and DoD operations, you're part of something bigger here.

Omega Technical Services is seeking a highly motivated Radiochemist Principal to support ongoing operations in Aiken, SC. This position plays a vital role in advancing critical mission objectives within a highly regulated and technically demanding environment.

As a trusted partner to government agencies and national laboratories, Omega Technical Services supports some of the nation's most complex and high-impact programs. Through these strategic collaborations, Omega contributes directly to the strength, security, and sustainability of the U.S. Nuclear Security Enterprise.

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.
• 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

• An advanced degree, to the Master's or Ph.D/Doctorate level is preferable and would proportionally reduce the years of experience required.
• 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.

• Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen.
  
• Satisfactory results of a pre-employment screening, which includes a drug and breath alcohol test, along with a Motor Vehicle Record check.
  
• Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Security Clearance.

• 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.

• 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

• Possession of an active DOE/DoD clearance within the past two (2) years is preferred.
• Previous DOE/NNSA work experience.

• Ph.D in radiochemistry

• Substantive management experience in these or related fields is preferred.

Omega Technical Services is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and a trusted partner to the Department of Energy, Department of Defense, and other commercial clients, supporting mission-critical projects that shape national security and technological innovation. Our culture is defined by leadership, initiative, and trust. Our values drive meaningful outcomes and long-term impact.

At Omega Technical Services, you'll work alongside elite subject matter experts who thrive on being challenged, innovation, and collaboration. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to grow your career in a mission-first, people-focused environment.

When you join Omega Technical Services, you're not just starting a job, you're building a career that honors the past, powers today's progress, and accelerates the most vital missions of tomorrow.

Omega Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.