Lead Radiochemist: Isotope Production & UNF Recycling

SHINE Technologies; Janesville (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SHINE Technologies is seeking a Senior Radiochemist to lead design, execution, and analysis of experiments for isotope production, purification, and used nuclear fuel recycling. The role emphasizes safety, ALARA compliance, and instrumentation excellence.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Chemistry or related field, with 3–5 years radiochemical lab experience; advanced degrees preferred. Strong proposal-writing and communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Experience handling radioactive materials in a radiochemical lab.
• 3–5 years in a radiological lab environment.
• Prior work with UNF and separation science is strongly preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including proposal writing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute experiments for isotope production and UNF recycling using chromatographic and crystallization techniques.
• Ensure safe handling of radiological materials following ALARA principles.
• Maintain and calibrate analytical/radioanalytical instruments (ICP-MS, HPGe, LSC, α/β spectrometry, XRD).
• Contribute to research proposals and identify funding opportunities.

Skills

Radiochemistry experience

UNF handling

Technical writing

Safety compliance

Analytical instrumentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Radiochemistry/Nuclear Engineering

Master's or Ph.D. preferred

Tools

ICP-MS

HPGe detector

LSC

Alpha/Beta spectroscopy

XRD

Job description

SHINE Technologies is seeking a Senior Radiochemist to lead design, execution, and analysis of experiments for isotope production, purification, and used nuclear fuel recycling. The role emphasizes safety, ALARA compliance, and instrumentation excellence.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Chemistry or related field, with 3–5 years radiochemical lab experience; advanced degrees preferred. Strong proposal-writing and communication skills are required.