Radiochemist

WSU Nuclear Science Center; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

WSU Nuclear Science Center invites applications for a Radiochemist to support research on chemical and isotope separations, characterize nuclear processes, and teach at least one undergraduate nuclear science course per semester.

The successful candidate will identify research problems, design approaches, pursue external funding, and analyze data while working in radiological controlled areas. Safety, data quality, and technique development are essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related scientific or engineering discipline with four (4) years of progressively responsible related professional research experience; PhD may substitute for up to two years of required work experience.
• Satisfactory Background Check.
• Must be a U.S. citizen at time of hire.
• Within 6 months of hire, must complete the CPR, first aid, and AED trainings.

Responsibilities

• Support research on chemical and isotope separations and characterize chemical and nuclear processes.
• Instruct at least one undergraduate course in nuclear science per semester.
• Identify and define nuclear-related research problems and design approaches.
• Secure extramural funding and interpret experimental data.
• Handle radiological materials and work in radiological areas; ensure safety and quality control.

Education

Master’s degree in an appropriate related scientific or engineering discipline

PhD degree may substitute for up to two years of required work experience

Job description

The Opportunity:

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.

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 yearforyear 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.