Radiochemist

wsu; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick/vacation

Paid holidays

Insurance package

Retirement plan

Deferred compensation

Training & development

Tuition waiver

Job summary

Washington State University seeks a Radiochemist to support research on chemical and isotope separations and to teach at least one undergraduate course per semester. The role involves handling radiological materials, applying a broad range of analytical techniques, and ensuring rigorous safety and data quality in a radiological laboratory environment.

The successful candidate will conduct experimental work in facilities with access to nuclear materials, contribute to project objectives, and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related scientific/engineering field with 4 years of professional research experience.
• PhD may substitute for up to two years of required work experience.
• Combination of education and professional experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis.
• Satisfactory Background Check.
• Must be a U.S. citizen at time of hire.
• Within 6 months of hire CPR, first aid and AED trainings.

Responsibilities

• Support research on chemical and isotope separations.
• Characterize chemical and nuclear processes.
• Instruct at least one undergraduate course per semester.
• Handle radiological materials in controlled laboratory areas.
• Prepare, handle, complete radiometric separations and analyze potentially radioactive samples.
• Collect, analyze and interpret research data; ensure quality control and safe practices.

Skills

Research experience

Radiochemistry

Data analysis

Laboratory techniques

Quality reporting

Education

Master's degree in a related scientific or engineering discipline

PhD may substitute for up to two years of required experience

Job description

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on: October 4, 2026 If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):

1160-NN_ADMINPRO - Scientific Assistant Senior, 1160-YN_ADMINPRO - Scientific Assistant Senior

Business Title:

Radiochemist

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional

Position Details:

The WSU Nuclear Science Center is seeking an individual to support research on chemical and isotope separations, characterize chemical and nuclear processes, and instruct at least one undergraduate course in nuclear science per semester. Research projects include: isotope production, nuclear energy production, and nuclear fuel cycle. The Radiochemist position is responsible for identifying and defining nuclear-related research problems, designing research approaches, securing extramural funding, and identifying and defining research problems. This work will require a broad range of analytical techniques and include handling radiological materials, collecting and interpreting experimental data and adapting experiments to meet project objectives. The candidate will be working with radioactive materials and chemicals in laboratories that are in radiological controlled areas, including radiation areas, radioactive material areas, and contamination areas. The Radiochemist will safely prepare, handle, complete radiometric separations, and analyze samples that can be radioactive, collect, analyze and interpret research data, and ensure quality control, safe work habits, make improvements to techniques and interpretation.

This is a full time (100 % FTE), permanent position. Overtime eligibility will be determined based on final salary placement

Monthly Salary: $4,942.10 - $7,567.00 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110 , the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Benefits:

• paid sick and vacation leave
• paid holidays
• medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents
• retirement
• deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts
• training and development
• employee tuition waiver

For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.

Required Qualifications:

• A Master's degree in an appropriate related scientific or engineering discipline and four (4) years of progressively responsible related professional research experience.
• A PhD in a scientific or engineering field may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the required work experience.
• Any combination of relevant education and professional experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year ‑ for ‑ year basis.

• Satisfactory Background Check.
• Must be a U.S. citizen at time of hire.
• Within 6 months of hire, must complete the CPR, first aide, and AED trainings.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD degree in radiochemistry and at least two years of laboratory/professional research experience in radiometric separations.
• Knowledge of stoichiometry, sample preparation, chemical separations, and laboratory/experimental techniques.
• Experience with preparing quality data and reports.
• Experience handling radioactive materials and working in a nuclear environment.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility:

Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

About Department/College/Area/ Campus - https://nsc.wsu.edu/

Area/College:

Office of Research

Department Name:

Nuclear Science Center

Location:

Dodgen Research Facility at WSU Campus, Pullman WA.

Background Check:

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34 , engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in