Senior Stable Isotope Chemist: Purification & Yield Expert

UT-Battelle; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

UT-Battelle's ORNL SIMC group seeks a Senior Stable Isotope Chemist to lead chemical operations for post-enrichment recovery and conversion of isotopes across the periodic table. You will optimize processes to minimize losses and maximize yields while supporting a range of isotopic products used in research and national security.

Responsibilities include overseeing recovery, purification, and conversion steps, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to technical reports and guidelines.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Chemistry or a closely related technical discipline with substantial experience in isotope handling.
• Experience with isotopically enriched materials.
• Extensive knowledge of chemical purification techniques.
• Experience in inorganic chemistry laboratory work and safe handling of radiochemical/ isotopic materials.
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform recovery, purification, chemical conversion, and characterization of isotopic material from enrichment devices with minimal loss.
• Execute intricate chemical conversion processes to maximize yield of pure product.
• Train and mentor junior staff on chemical processes and historical procedures.
• Support development of reports, presentations, and operator guidelines on processing enriched isotopic material.
• Align actions with ORNL core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety and Service.

Skills

Handling isotopically enriched

Chemical purification techniques

Inorganic chemistry lab work

Independent work in fast-paced env

Collaborative team work across lab

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Job description

UT-Battelle's ORNL SIMC group seeks a Senior Stable Isotope Chemist to lead chemical operations for post-enrichment recovery and conversion of isotopes across the periodic table. You will optimize processes to minimize losses and maximize yields while supporting a range of isotopic products used in research and national security.

Responsibilities include overseeing recovery, purification, and conversion steps, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to technical reports and guidelines.