Senior/Principal Analytical Radiochemist (Onsite)

Senior/Principal Analytical Radiochemist (Onsite)

Base pay range

$67.00/hr - $110.00/hr

As an Analytical Radiochemist, you will be directly responsible for advancing the chemical and radiochemical understanding of MCFR fuel salts and for developing cutting-edge analytical capabilities that ensure salt stability, process integrity, and product qualification.

Responsibilities:

• Lead development and implementation of robust analytical methods and procedures for MCFR sample characterization, including gamma spectroscopy, ICP-MS, ICP-OES, and other relevant techniques
• Oversee the generation and review of technical work products such as certificates of analysis/conformance, research reports, production records, procedures, and publications
• Manage analytical scope related to measuring purity, and mass balance of MCFR products, and analyzing in-process samples for quality control
• Lead development and implementation of robust chemical and analytical separation processes needed to produce high quality data from high salt containing samples
• Direct installation, calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of MCFR radioanalytical instruments and equipment
• Recommend and develop alternative approaches for quantification and characterization of samples
• Ensure laboratory procedures are developed, maintained, and continuously improved
• Maintain high standards of organization, housekeeping, and operational effectiveness in MCFR analytical and radiochemistry facilities
• Ensure strict adherence to site safety, radiation protection, and regulatory guidelines, working closely with health physicists, authorized users, and the RSO.
• Promote a culture of safety in all experimental and operational activities
• Report progress on team and project performance to senior management through presentations, updates, and technical communications
• Drive continuous improvement in analytical capabilities, safety practices, and team effectiveness
• Direct the radiochemistry team’s analytical contributions to complement MC&A R&D activities for the MCFR fuel cycle, ensuring effective coordination with the safeguards and the testing teams
• Emphasize safety in new and existing design and safe practices in all experimental activities
• Lead in ensuring organization, housekeeping and effectiveness of client’s radiochemistry use areas is maintained at a high standard at all times
• Perform other general duties associated with position as member of radiochemistry team to ensure ongoing effectiveness and continuous improvement of the client’s efforts

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, physical sciences, or a related technical field required; Master’s or Ph.D. strongly preferred; (Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s, 6 years with a Master’s, or 3 years with a Ph.D.)
• Extensive hands-on experience in each of gamma spectroscopy, ICP-MS, and ICP-OES for measurement of purity of alpha-emitting radioisotopes
• Proven track record in analytical method development using the above techniques
• Demonstrated capability for developing procedures adherent to a NQA-1 quality program
• Strong background in radiochemical separations (e.g., column separations, liquid-liquid extractions) is highly desirable
• Familiarity with state-of-the-art and emerging molten salt analysis and process-monitoring approaches preferred
• Proficiency in activity, equilibrium, and kinetics calculations, as well as techniques relevant to chemical manipulation and purification of actinide compounds and fission products, is desirable
• Knowledge of chemometrics and/or machine learning is desired
• knowledge of relevant instrumentation and technique fundamentals (design, theory and interpretation) is a plus
• Experience with gas chromatography and neutron-based approaches is a plus
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to convey complex technical information clearly to diverse stakeholders
• Proven ability to work collaboratively, build trust, and foster teamwork across multidisciplinary teams
• High degree of professional integrity, openness, and respect in interactions with colleagues and external partners

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Engines and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing, Electric Power Generation, and Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution

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