Radiochemist Project Manager

Apply today or send resume to rob@zarrellco.comRadiochemist Project Manager

Location: Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Compensation: $95,000 - $125,000 Base Salary + Comprehensive Benefits

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a Radiochemist Project Manager to support a variety of environmental and nuclear-related projects throughout the Oak Ridge area. This position plays a critical role in ensuring analytical data quality, regulatory compliance, and technical accuracy across projects involving environmental monitoring, waste management, remediation, and decommissioning activities.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise in radiochemistry with the ability to coordinate laboratory activities, review analytical data, and support project teams throughout the lifecycle of environmental investigations and cleanup efforts.

This is a full-time, onsite position located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical liaison between project teams and analytical laboratories

• Coordinate radiochemical, inorganic, and organic laboratory analyses

• Support environmental remediation, waste disposition, monitoring, and decommissioning projects

• Develop and review Sampling and Analysis Plans (SAPs)

• Participate in the Data Quality Objective (DQO) process

• Assist with Data Management Implementation Plans (DMIPs)

• Evaluate laboratory deliverables and analytical data quality

• Validate analytical data and ensure compliance with project and regulatory requirements

• Provide technical guidance on radiochemistry and analytical chemistry issues

• Monitor laboratory schedules, deliverables, and project status

• Prepare technical summaries and communicate findings to project stakeholders

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Radiochemistry, Nuclear Engineering, or a related scientific discipline

• 5+ years of experience in analytical chemistry, radiochemistry, environmental laboratory operations, or data validation

• Strong understanding of radiochemical analytical methods and laboratory quality assurance practices

• Experience reviewing, interpreting, and validating analytical data

• Ability to communicate complex technical information to multidisciplinary project teams

• Strong organizational and project coordination skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a scientific discipline

• Experience supporting CERCLA, DOE, DOD, EPA, or environmental remediation projects

• Familiarity with National Functional Guidelines (NFGs)

• Familiarity with MARLAP guidance and radiological laboratory protocols

• Experience with environmental data quality programs and regulatory compliance

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary: $95,000 - $125,000

• Generous PTO and paid holidays

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage

• 401(k) with 100% match up to 4% of eligible compensation

• Immediate vesting

• Life insurance coverage

• Short-term and long-term disability benefits

• Opportunity to support high-impact environmental and nuclear projects

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Criminal background check

• Drug screening