Senior Inorganic Chemist

The Analytical and Materials Characterization Group within the Savannah River National Laboratory is seeking a highly accomplished Senior Inorganic Chemist to join our team of experts in the Plutonium Technology Division. The selected candidate will be an expert with a proven track record in actinide chemistry and chemical separations. The ideal candidate will be able to secure funding, lead innovative projects, mentor junior scientists, and help advance our plutonium science and engineering portfolio. Responsibilities Lead teams to solve complex scientific and technical problems. Build partnerships and collaborations with universities and other national laboratories. Lead multi-disciplinary and/or multi-national laboratory scale collaborations. Contribute to intellectual property through research proposals, publications, and technical reports. Advise management with short- and long-term planning. Serve as Point of Contact for specific program sponsors. Mentor junior scientists, postdoctoral researchers, and student interns. Maintain a national presence at technical meetings, both internal to DOE and through professional organizations. Effectively communicate complex technical results to key internal and external stakeholders. Works safely with particular attention to quality. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in a chemistry related field (analytical, inorganic, nuclear, radiochemistry). Minimum of 10 years of experience in leading large, complex, interdisciplinary research projects or programs. For ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q security clearance, US Citizenship is legally required. Preferred Qualifications: Relevant experience working in DOE National Laboratories. Experience with DOE's Environmental Management, National Nuclear Security Administration, and/or Nuclear Energy funding offices. Strong interpersonal communications both oral and written, along with problem solving skills. Ability to function well in a fast-paced development environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to ever changing needs. Established research record in a relevant field as evidenced by a publication record of technical reports, peer-reviewed articles, presentations, and/or granted patents. Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams. Experience with actinide chemistry and chemical separations. About Us "We put science to work!" Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is a multi-program laboratory applying state of the art science and practical, high-value, cost-effective solutions to complex technical problems to protect the nation. Located at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Savannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken SC, the laboratory develops and deploys innovative technologies to address some of the nation's environmental, energy, and national security challenges. Battelle Savannah River Alliance (BSRA) is constantly assessing trends to provide the best possible benefits to our workforce. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce. Some of the *Benefits offered to employees include: *Benefits vary based upon employment status Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company provided seed Short- & Long-Term Disability (company paid) Life Insurance Non-Contributary 1X salary (company paid) AD&D Non-contributary 1x salary (company paid) Savings & Investment plan: Qualified Non-Elective Company Contribution of 5% each pay period with immediate vesting Company match 50 cents/dollar up to 8% (3 yrs. vesting in company match) Contributory Life Insurance up to 5x Salary with $1M Cap Contributory AD&D (employee, spouse and children) Paid Time Off Employee Assistance Plan SRNL offers a competitive relocation package to ease the transition process. Domestic and international relocation assistance is available for certain positions. For more information about our benefits, working here, and living here, visit the "About" tab at www.srnl.doe.gov . BSRA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. BSRA is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. Please email us at ... with any questions regarding the hiring process or to request an accommodation. About the Team Weapons Production Technology (WPT) is a world leader in tritium fuel cycles with a strong industrial partnership, including most private companies working on fusion research. WPT also leads the Tokomak Exhaust System Development Project for the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor. The staff of 300 in this vibrant organization are leading the frontiers of tritium effects on materials, hydrogen science, fusion related research, plutonium metallurgy, sensing and metrology, advanced engineering, and advanced manufacturing.