Isotope Production Analytical Chemist- Assistant Staff Technical Professional
Oak Ridge National Laboratory · Posted Nov 9, 2026
- Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States
- 0–2 years
Support ORNL scientific staff conducting research and chemical operations associated with the production and purification of radioisotopes and R&D for nuclear fuels.
Responsibilities
- Perform detailed sample preparations, radiochemical separations and measurement protocols on samples containing radiological constituents
- Support advanced radiochemical operations for analyses of samples with high levels of radioactivity
- Operate radiochemistry analytical instrumentation including gas flow proportional counters, liquid scintillation counter, neutron detector, and alpha/gamma ray spectrometry systems
- Interpret data from radiochemistry measurements for scientific/sample reports
- Maintain compliance with environment, safety, health, and quality program requirements
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, environmental science or other technical related discipline
- Nice to have: C-zone laboratory experience
- Nice to have: gamma detectors
- Nice to have: gross alpha/beta detectors
- Nice to have: liquid scintillation detectors