ResponsibilitiesPNNL is seeking a senior project manager to lead the Chemical Management Center (CMC), an EED stewarded Service Center that spans multiple radiological laboratory spaces in 331 and RPL/325. The CMC is a comprehensive and integrated radioanalytical capability essential to enabling primary research mission projects.
The CMC Lead would actively manage both the Analytical Service Center in 331 and the Analytical Services Organization in the Radiochemical Processing Laboratory (RPL). Previously these two components were managed independently. The selected candidate would be expected to develop and implement a new strategy for managing the entirety of the CMC, leveraging the best practices of both.
In this role, the CMC Lead will manage and optimize a matrixed, cross-divisional infrastructure of technical and administrative functions required to support sample analysis and reporting, quality control, billing, and delivery of work on schedule and within budget.
Given the scale, complexity, and hands-on nature of the CMC's work, the selected candidate will be expected to spend the majority of their time on-site at RPL. The position will report within the Nuclear Chemistry and Engineering organizational structure.
QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:
- BS/BA and 11+ years of relevant project management experience -OR-
- MS/MA or higher and 9+ years of relevant project management experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Preferred degree in Chemistry, Nuclear Engineering, Physics or closely related field.
- Experience in alpha, beta, and gamma spectroscopy and count-room operations and management.
- Experience in conducting and/or reporting of analytical radiochemistry, and in analytical radiochemistry laboratory operations.
- Experience in conducting and/or reporting of quantitative instrumental analysis, such as ICP-OES, ICP-MS, IC, Carbon Analysis, Gas Mass Spectrometry, etc.
- Knowledge of Standard Methods, ASME, Industrial Hygiene, EPA SW-846 RCRA Methods, and air chemistry methods.
- Experience working to HASQARD, Rev. 4, ASME-NQA-2008/2009 and addendum and ISO/IEC 17025:2005 or 2017 quality assurance programs.
- Project Management Professional Certification.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment- The group and team reside in the Radiochemical Processing Laboratory (RPL).
- The RPL is a Hazard Category II Nuclear Facility with capability for performing work on high-level radioactive and hazardous materials.
- Candidates must be able to achieve Radiological Worker 2 qualification.
- The incumbent must be able to access the Personnel Contamination Monitors (PCMs) when exiting Radiological Buffer Areas.
- There will be occasional off-shift work evenings, nights and weekends.
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* Research Associates excluded.
**All benefits are dependent upon eligibility.
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As part of our commitment to fair compensation practices, we do not ask for or consider current or past salaries in making compensation offers at hire. Instead, our compensation offers are determined by the specific requirements of the position, prevailing market trends, applicable collective bargaining agreements, pay equity for the position type, and individual qualifications and skills relevant to the performance of the position.
Minimum SalaryUSD $166,800.00/Yr.
Maximum SalaryUSD $275,200.00/Yr.
