Chemist (NWS 00861)

Job Title: Chemist (NWS 00861)

THIS POSITION IS SHORT TERM, MAX 1000 HOURS IN A CALENDAR YEAR

North Wind Services is actively seeking individuals who can contribute to national security within the science, technology, and engineering fields as part of our supplemental labor team at vital federal research and development installations supporting the Department of Energy. NWS has an established history of contributing to the success of their customer’s mission. Available employment opportunities may range from administrative and logistical support to advanced technical positions.

Qualified applicants must be a US citizen, at least 18 years of age, and able to meet pre-employment requirements including any required physical, drug screen, and/or background investigation to satisfy clearance requirements from the Department of Energy.

Successful candidates will be employees of NWS, a premier government contractor charged with employing highly motivated and well-qualified personnel who can advance the missions of the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in Livermore, CA. Though employed by NWS, the employee will take day-to-day direction from technical personnel employed directly by the research laboratories. Pay, benefits, Human Resource, and Employment Management functions are provided by NWS.

The Global Security N Program has a part-time opening for a Chemist. The successful candidate will conduct research in the analysis and interpretation of radiochemical data from nuclear explosions. You will work with a multi-disciplinary team to mentor and transfer knowledge to other radio chemists on nuclear forensics with UK Partners.

Essential Duties
- Assist in the analysis and interpretation of radiochemical data from nuclear events.
- Support research to advance new capabilities for interpreting radiochemical data from nuclear explosions.
- Work with multi-disciplinary team on complex technical tasks requiring in-depth data analysis and developing unique technical solutions.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams of scientists and engineers.
- Ability to travel on an occasional basis and interact / collaborate with colleagues in conference or training settings.
- Leverage subject matter expertise in nuclear forensics to support training and operational preparedness, including instruction for new debris diagnostics analysts focused on post-detonation response.
- Create documentation that fully explains how to do document reviews, how to prepare for Joint Atomic Information Exchange Group (JAIEG) audits, and how to handle document destruction requirements for JAIEG.
- Work with Senior Action Officers in the US/UK office to develop and create procedures and training documents for new Action Officers.

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Ability to maintain a U.S. DOE Q level security clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship.
- MS or PhD in chemistry, physics, geochemistry, or nuclear engineering, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.
- Experience in purification of trace metals or radio nuclides from complex matrices for nuclear data or environmental measurements.
- Experience in use of nuclear decay counting detectors and/or other instruments and methods for quantitative analysis of inorganic analytes.
- Experience of nuclear weapon design and an understanding of the rules and regulations of the Mutual Defense Agreement (MDA).
- Demonstrated success in developing and executing training, policy, and operational capabilities for domestic and international partners.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Essential Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Advanced understanding of the national Post-Detonation TNF mission and familiarity with technical partners.
- Extensive experience collaborating with the inter-agency science, technology and engineering communities, including technical assessment of emerging TNF-related science and technologies.
- Expert knowledge of nuclear forensics and characterization techniques with application to forensics related issues.
- Extensive experience supporting exercises and operations under DOE, DOD, and FBI strategic frameworks.

Special Requirements
Pre-Placement Medical Exam: A job-related pre-placement medical examination may be required.
Pre-employment drug test: External applicants selected for this position will be required to pass a post offer, pre-employment drug test.
Anticipated Government Clearance Level: Q Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matters. In addition, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold multiple citizenships (U.S. and another country), you may be required to renounce your non-U.S. citizenship before a DOE L or Q clearance will be processed/granted.

North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave, and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company, we are committed to employee wellness, professional development, and work-life balance. We value safety, reliability, and commitment to our people! For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy, visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Helpline 1-208-528-8714 for assistance.

North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.