Radiochemist

Washington State University; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick and vacation leave

Medical, dental, life and disability保险

Tuition waiver

Job summary

Washington State University’s Nuclear Science Center in Pullman seeks a Radiochemist to support research on chemical and isotope separations, characterize nuclear processes, and teach at least one undergraduate course per semester.

The role involves defining research problems, designing approaches, handling radiological materials, collecting and interpreting data, and ensuring safety, quality control, and continuous improvement of techniques.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in an appropriate related scientific or engineering discipline and four (4) years of progressively responsible related professional research experience.
• Satisfactory Background Check.
• Must be a U.S. citizen at time of hire.
• Within 6 months of hire, CPR, first aide, and AED trainings.

Responsibilities

• Identify and define nuclear-related research problems and design research approaches.
• Secure extramural funding and manage research projects.
• Handle radiological materials and operate in radiological controlled areas.
• Prepare, handle, and analyze samples that can be radioactive; ensure data quality and safety.
• Instruct at least one undergraduate course per semester.

Education

Master’s degree in related scientific or engineering discipline

PhD in radiochemistry (preferred)

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 Opportunity:

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.

Additional Information:

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:

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes 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; and 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 a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

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