Radiochemist II

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Perform radiochemical processing, isotope handling, and analytical laboratory activities in accordance with approved procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Support development, optimization, and execution of radiochemical methods and processes.
• Conduct radiological characterization, sample preparation, and analysis using appropriate instrumentation and laboratory techniques.
• Support implementation and continuous improvement of radiological controls and laboratory safety programs.
• Assist with maintaining compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local radiation safety regulations, licenses, permits, and internal procedures relevant to laboratory and isotope production operations.
• Support radiological surveys, contamination control activities, dosimetry oversight, source accountability, and radioactive material handling programs.
• Participate in development and maintenance of laboratory procedures, technical training materials, and operational guidance documents.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support safe radiological operations, commissioning activities, and operational readiness efforts.
• Auxiliary with audits, inspections, corrective actions, occurrence investigations, and regulatory interactions related to radiological and laboratory operations.
• Maintain accurate technical records, laboratory documentation, and radiological program data.
• Mentor junior technical staff and contribute to development of strong laboratory and radiological safety culture.
• Support emergency preparedness and response activities associated with radiological operations.
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives focused on operational excellence, safety, compliance, and technical rigor.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in radiochemistry, radioactive material handling, nuclear laboratory operations, or related radiological environments.
• Demonstrated knowledge of radiological work practices, contamination controls, laboratory safety, and operational work planning.
• Experience working with radioactive isotopes, radiochemical separations, analytical instrumentation, and laboratory quality standards.
• Familiarity with NRC, DOE, Agreement State, or other applicable radiological regulatory frameworks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Radiochemistry, Nuclear Engineering, Health Physics, or a related technical discipline.
• Advanced degree in Radiochemistry, Chemistry, Nuclear Engineering, Health Physics, or related field (preferred).
• Previous experience supporting or serving in radiation safety program roles (preferred).
• Experience with isotope production, hot cell operations, gloveboxes, or nuclear facility operations (preferred).
• Professional certifications or training related to radiation safety, radiochemistry, or health physics (preferred).
• Experience supporting startup, commissioning, or operational readiness activities in regulated facilities (preferred).

Skills

• Strong technical writing, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional operational and laboratory environments.

Benefits

• Salary: $100,000-$150,000
• Flexible time off
• Equity
• Bonuses
• Competitive pay
• 401(k)
• Health insurance (with employer contribution)
• HSA
• FSA
• Flexible work hours
• Wellness credits
• Other benefits

Pay

Salary: $100,000-$150,000

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 a company that 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 Inc. 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 Inc. is also developing advanced fuel recycling technologies in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. National Laboratories.

Our 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.

Recruitment Fraud Disclaimer

Oklo is aware of recent recruitment fraud attempts targeting job seekers. Please be cautious of anyone claiming to represent Oklo who does not contact you from an official Oklo email address.