Junior Radiochemist

About the role

This position will be on-site in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Responsibilities

• Assist with radiochemical processing, isotope handling, and analytical laboratory activities in accordance with approved procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Support preparation, execution, and documentation of radiochemical experiments and laboratory processes.
• Perform sample preparation, radiological characterization, and analytical measurements using laboratory instrumentation and approved techniques.
• Support routine laboratory operations including material handling, inventory management, equipment setup, and contamination control activities.
• Auxiliary in maintaining compliance with applicable radiological safety requirements, laboratory procedures, and operational standards.
• Support radiological surveys, radioactive material handling activities, and laboratory housekeeping efforts.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records, technical documentation, and operational data.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support isotope production, commissioning activities, and laboratory readiness initiatives.
• Participate in procedure reviews, training activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist senior staff with troubleshooting radiochemical and laboratory process issues.
• Support operational excellence through strong attention to detail, procedural compliance, and safe work practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Radiochemistry, Nuclear Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Health Physics, or a related technical discipline.
• 0–3 years of experience in laboratory operations, radiochemistry, analytical chemistry, nuclear operations, or related technical environments.
• Basic understanding of laboratory safety practices and radiological work controls.
• Familiarity with analytical laboratory instrumentation and scientific documentation practices.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and work effectively in a collaborative technical environment.
• Ability to follow procedures and maintain high standards of quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Radiochemistry, Nuclear Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Health Physics, or a related technical discipline.
• 0–3 years of experience in laboratory operations, radiochemistry, analytical chemistry, nuclear operations, or related technical environments.
• Basic understanding of laboratory safety practices and radiological work controls.
• Familiarity with analytical laboratory instrumentation and scientific documentation practices.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and work effectively in a collaborative technical environment.
• Ability to follow procedures and maintain high standards of quality and safety.

Skills

• Passionate about unleashing beneficial isotopes.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
• Willing and able to learn quickly.
• Eager to work on a dynamic team, receive constructive feedback, and grow with us.
• Willing to think differently and do things in new ways.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, highly iterative startup environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Attention to detail and procedural compliance.
• Excited to think creatively, critically, and reflectively about the problems they are solving, while not leaning only on what has been done before.
• An excellent writer who can write in modern active voice, so make your cover letter compelling and write it well!
• Sound judgment and decision-making in radiological and operational environments.

Benefits

• Salary: $90,000-$120,000
• Flexible time off
• Equity
• Bonuses
• Competitive pay
• 401(k)
• Health insurance (with employer contribution)
• HSA
• FSA
• Flexible work hours
• Wellness credits

Pay

Salary: $90,000-$120,000

Schedule

Remote employees are required to travel to headquarters (Santa Clara, CA) twice a quarter annually, based on business or team needs, including attendance at team meetings, off-sites, and other company events or gatherings. For the first two weeks of onboarding, employees are required to be in person at headquarters in Santa Clara, CA.

Company Information

Oklo Inc. is developing fast fission power plants to deliver clean, reliable, and affordable energy at scale; establishing a domestic supply chain for critical radioisotopes; and advancing nuclear fuel recycling to convert nuclear waste into clean energy. Oklo was the first to receive a site use permit from the U.S. Department of Energy for a commercial advanced fission plant, was awarded fuel material from Idaho National Laboratory, and submitted the first custom combined license application for an advanced reactor to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Oklo is also developing advanced fuel recycling technologies in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. National Laboratories.

About Oklo Inc.

Oklo Inc. is developing fast fission power plants to deliver clean, reliable, and affordable energy at scale; establishing a domestic supply chain for critical radioisotopes; and advancing nuclear fuel recycling to convert nuclear waste into clean energy. Oklo was the first to receive a site use permit from the U.S. Department of Energy for a commercial advanced fission plant, was awarded fuel material from Idaho National Laboratory, and submitted the first custom combined license application for an advanced reactor to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Oklo is also developing advanced fuel recycling technologies in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. National Laboratories.

Values

Collaboration: We go further, together. We bring diverse perspectives, listen actively, and build trust through transparency and respect. We work across disciplines, sharing ownership to turn complex challenges into shared successes.

Humility: We are team players who act for the good of the company and for the world. We are focused on our mission, not personal recognition.

Ownership: We take pride in what we do and how we do it. We are proactive in finding solutions and see tasks through to completion. We are committed to delivering on our promises to provide clean, reliable, and affordable energy.

Pathfinding: We chart new ground where no path exists by approaching challenges with curiosity, courage, and creativity while navigating ambiguity.

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