Radiochemistry Analyst II: Isotope Harvesting & QA/QC

Michigan State University; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan State University’s FRIB Laboratory seeks a Research Analytical Chemist II to support isotope harvesting and QA/QC, operating and maintaining analytical instrumentation, and advancing radiochemical separation processes.

You will prepare samples, write SOPs, ensure regulatory compliance, collaborate with researchers, and contribute to reports and publications while training graduate students and staff.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Analytical Chemistry or Radiochemistry.
• At least three years radiochemistry lab experience.
• Experience operating, calibrating, maintaining analytical instrumentation.
• Knowledge of radiochemical separation techniques.
• Ability to work in regulated laboratory environments.

Responsibilities

• Operate, calibrate, and maintain QA/QC analytical instrumentation (radio-TLC, ICP-MS/OES, alpha/gamma spectrometers, liquid scintillation counters, acid purification systems).
• Operate hot cells, fluidic and purification systems within safety framework.
• Write, review, and implement QA/QC SOPs; ensure regulatory compliance for radionuclide production.
• Prepare samples for analysis with proper labeling and documentation; maintain records per GLP/good lab practices.
• Perform QA/QC tests, interpret results, summarize data, and advise on production protocol improvements with R&D.
• Ensure shipping complies with regulatory requirements and maintain quality systems.
• Contribute to reports, manuscripts, and publications; participate in team collaborations.

Skills

Radiochemical QA/QC

Analytical instrumentation

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Independent work

Communication skills

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Analytical Chemistry or Radiochemistry

Minimum 3 years radiochemistry lab experience

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

Radio-TLC

ICP-MS/OES

Alpha/gamma spectrometers

Liquid scintillation counters

Hot cells

Telemanipulators

Chromatography data systems

Job description

Michigan State University’s FRIB Laboratory seeks a Research Analytical Chemist II to support isotope harvesting and QA/QC, operating and maintaining analytical instrumentation, and advancing radiochemical separation processes.

You will prepare samples, write SOPs, ensure regulatory compliance, collaborate with researchers, and contribute to reports and publications while training graduate students and staff.