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Posted: 11/17/2025 Employment Type: Contract Job Number: 31199 Job Location: Onsite Industry: SVCS - Services

Job Description

Position Title: Senior Radiochemist

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Senior Radiochemist opportunity.

Job Responsibilities:

Lead and assist experiments, including as a Principal Investigator.
Propose, develop and conduct process monitoring techniques in high temperature molten salts and gas streams containing fission products, design gas sorbent apparatus.
Lead and assist in radiochemistry laboratory developments, including the design of flexible experimental chemistry capabilities to support Company R&D activities.
Prepare technical reports, peer review manuscripts, intellectual property documents and conference presentations.
Maintain laboratory procedures (e.g., calibration, analytical methods, notebook results preparation, usage documentation).
Perform all work in compliance with site safety and radiation protection guidelines, including effective teamwork and communication with health physicists, authorized users and RSO.
Emphasize safety in new and existing design and safe practices in all experimental activities.
Assist in the training, developing, and mentoring of employees.
Lead and assist in ensuring organization, housekeeping and effectiveness of Company R&D radiochemistry use areas and production facilities is always maintained at a high standard.
Perform other general duties associated with position as member of radiochemistry team to ensure ongoing effectiveness and continuous improvement of Company R&D efforts.

Job Qualifications:

A doctoral level (PhD) degree in radiochemistry, chemistry, or equivalent disciplines with additional demonstrated hands-on laboratory experience and expertise in radiochemistry, chemical and radiochemical synthesis, and chemical separations.
Demonstrated experience of bulk actinide and radiological material synthesis, processing or handling under controlled environments is required.
Extensive background of the chemistry of nuclear systems and radiochemistry relevant to the fuel cycle.
Extensive background in radiochemistry relevant to advanced nuclear reactor development.
Demonstrated leadership within multifunctional teams and in the execution of complex projects is desired.
Demonstrated experience working in inert and moisture-free atmospheres, such as gloveboxes and Schlenk lines, and adapting equipment for use in such environments is compulsory.
Expertise in characterization methods relevant to actinide compounds is needed. The characterization techniques include Raman Spectroscopy, UV-Vis spectroscopy, ICP-OES, ICP-MS, TGA/DSC, XRD, alpha spectroscopy, gamma spectroscopy, and chromatography (IC, HPLC, TLC), and experience with at least four of these techniques is desired.
Experience with planning, design and execution of electrochemical, spectroscopic and spectroelectrochemical experiments is a plus.
Experience demonstrating the highest standards with respect to safety and radiation protection in all work activities, particularly regarding NRC standards.
Ability to understand requirements (regulations, codes and standards, etc.), incorporate them into Company documents, and provide associated guidance to Company personnel.
Strong organizational and communication skills including technical writing, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to structure and plan basic and applied research in the radiochemistry and other areas relevant to Company.
The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.

Job Details:

Job Type: Contract
Pay Rate Range: $56-$95/hr (Pay rates are approved based on candidate location, education, and experience.)
Location: Everett, WA.
Export control regulations require candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Legal Permanent Resident, or of a protected person status

Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.
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About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.

Meet Your Recruiter

Chris Walsh

Since 2013, I have met many bright-minded and interesting people while recruiting for Protingent. For the last decade, I have specialized in hardware and software product development engineering recruitment. My recruiting style is to build a strong, lasting relationship while I help you achieve your career goals. I am a straightforward, open-minded individual who treats others as I wish to be treated. I enjoy playing golf and watching sports and appreciate fine wine and food. Let’s get started today.

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