Senior Radioisotope Processing Technician — Lead Radiochemistry

Oak Ridge National Laboratory; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) seeks a Senior Radioisotope Processing Technician to support radioisotope processing for the 4501 Operations Group within the MIIPS of the IPMD. The role involves working in radiological facilities, hot cells, and gloveboxes to produce medical and industrial radioisotopes, using HFIR and related processing capabilities.

The ideal candidate has an AS degree in physical or engineering sciences with extensive hands-on experience with radioactive materials,

Qualifications

• AS degree in physical or engineering sciences or related discipline with 7+ years of experience.
• Demonstrated ability and hands-on experience with safe handling of highly radioactive samples.
• Excellent communication skills to interact with peers, technical and non-technical staff.
• Self-motivated, able to work as a team and commit to safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Participate in isotope production activities in a radiological facility, including hot cell and glovebox operations.
• Work with nuclear materials in hot cells, gloveboxes, and radiological fume hoods to support isotope production.
• Assist staff with operations in chemical and radiochemical laboratories.
• Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and technicians to solve complex problems.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, health, and quality programs.
• Assist with coordination of radioactive and hazardous waste disposal.
• Align actions with ORNL values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Safety practices

Education

AS degree in physical or engineering sciences

Tools

Wet chemistry operations

Gamma ray spectroscopy

Glovebox operations

Nuclear detection methods

Remote hot cell operations

Quality assurance documentation

GLP

Job description

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) seeks a Senior Radioisotope Processing Technician to support radioisotope processing for the 4501 Operations Group within the MIIPS of the IPMD. The role involves working in radiological facilities, hot cells, and gloveboxes to produce medical and industrial radioisotopes, using HFIR and related processing capabilities.

The ideal candidate has an AS degree in physical or engineering sciences with extensive hands-on experience with radioactive materials,