Senior Radiological Chemist — On-Site Field Sampling Lead

Geosyntec Consultants; New Jersey; On-site; USD 67,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Geosyntec Consultants in the United States is seeking a Senior Staff Radiological Chemist to support environmental remediation at HTW sites. The role sits on-site at Bloomfield, NJ; Pennington, NJ; or Columbia, MD, and involves being the on-site radiological chemist during field sampling.

You will calibrate and operate radiological field monitoring devices (NaI detectors, personal dosimeters), oversee analytical work, ensure safety and quality compliance, and travel up to 80% to client sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Geochemistry, Environmental Chemistry or Radiochemistry (required).
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience at HTW sites calibrating and using radiological field equipment or analytical work on radioactive cleanup projects.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with field teams and project managers.
• Knowledge of regulatory guidance related to radiological site assessment and remediation (preferred).
• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring and drug/background checks may be required.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and satisfactory driving record for business travel (required).

Responsibilities

• Serve as on-site Radiological Support Chemist during field sampling.
• Familiarity with radiological field sampling equipment, including calibration and operation of NaI detectors and dosimeters.
• Support investigations, studies, design and remedial actions.
• Oversee and perform analytical work for radioactive contamination cleanup projects.
• Maintain compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Field up to 80% of time.
• Drive to client or project sites as needed.

Skills

Radiological sampling

NaI detectors

Personal dosimeters

Field monitoring

Communication skills

Valid driver’s license

Education

BSc in Chemistry/Geochemistry/Radiochemistry

Tools

Radiological field equipment calibration

Job description

Geosyntec Consultants in the United States is seeking a Senior Staff Radiological Chemist to support environmental remediation at HTW sites. The role sits on-site at Bloomfield, NJ; Pennington, NJ; or Columbia, MD, and involves being the on-site radiological chemist during field sampling.

You will calibrate and operate radiological field monitoring devices (NaI detectors, personal dosimeters), oversee analytical work, ensure safety and quality compliance, and travel up to 80% to client sites.