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Senior/Principal Radiochemist
15800 Northup Way Bellevue, WA 98008 US
Job Description
Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Senior/Principal Radiochemist opportunity.
Job Responsibilities:
- Lead and assist experiments, including as a Principal Investigator.
- Propose, design and conduct synthesis of actinide compounds, develop chemistry and processes in high temperature molten salts, and support thermodynamic and kinetic measurements therein.
- Lead and assist in radiochemistry laboratory developments, including the design of flexible experimental chemistry capabilities to support Companies 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's 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's R&D efforts.
Job Qualifications:
- A doctoral level (PhD) degree in radiochemistry, chemistry, or equivalent disciplines with additional 5+ years of 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.
- Experience designing and executing of experiments with high temperature molten salts preferred.
- Expertise in characterization methods relevant to actinide compounds is needed. The characterization techniques include 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 in thermophysical property measurements and modelling is a plus.
- Experience with planning, design and execution of electrochemical, spectroscopic and Spectro electrochemical experiments is a plus.
- Experience leading the design and execution of complex experimental studies.
- 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 Companies documents, and provide associated guidance to Company personnel.
- Strong organizational and communication skills including technical writing, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.
- Ability to structure and plan basic and applied research in the radiochemistry and other areas relevant to the Company.
Job Details:
- Job Type: Contract
- Location: Everett, WA (Onsite)
- Pay Rate Range: $70-110/hr.
- 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.
About Protingent: Protingent is a niche provider of top Engineering and IT talent to Software, Electronics, Medical Device, Telecom, and Aerospace companies nationwide. Protingent exists to make a positive impact and contribution to the lives of others as well as our community by providing relevant, rewarding, and exciting work opportunities for our candidates.
Meet Your Recruiter
Jessica Dunkinson
I began working for Protingent in 2019. Our openings can really fluctuate with the needs of the market, and I especially enjoy working in niche and unique roles. My recruiting style is transparent and to the point and I strive to be as helpful as possible without wasting anyone’s time. I strive to help candidates achieve a fulfilling role, no matter their parameters, and my philosophy is “don’t make excuses, make improvements”. I love recruiting because every day is different; I get the opportunity to speak with a large variety of people while learning the tech industry. My favorite part of the job is being able to make a difference in an individual’s life and helping companies that are making a difference in the world.
I look forward to hearing from you. Jessica