Radioisotope Production Technical Professional

About the role

We are seeking a Technical Professional-Radioisotope Processing to support the 3047 Operations Group within the Isotope Processing and Manufacturing Division (IPMD), at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) to support isotope production operations.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with nuclear materials in hot cells, gloveboxes, and chemical hoods to support isotope production.
• Lead and support isotope production activities in a team environment in a Category III Nuclear Facility; including glovebox and hot cell operations.
• Develop and coordinate production and processing schedules and liaise with Group Lead, R&D SME, and technical staff in support of customer requests.
• Assist Group Lead with identifying, testing, and executing continuous improvement projects.
• Develop solutions to radioisotope processing and production challenges.
• Engage with scientists, engineers, and technicians to establish solutions to complex problems.
• Aid technical staff and other technicians with operations in chemical and radiochemical laboratories.
• Maintain, review, and track logbooks and batch record documentation.
• Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related discipline and 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication to enable effective interaction with peers, technical, and non-technical staff.
• Experience in a production or manufacturing environment with an emphasis on continuous improvement.
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and to participate creatively in collaborative teams across the laboratory.
• Ability to function well in a fast past-environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to ever changing needs, including flexible scheduling to meet production goals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in wet chemistry operations.
• Demonstrated ability and hands-on experience with safe handling of highly radioactive samples, and experience with glove box and/or remote hot cell operations.
• Experience in quality assurance documentation, good laboratory practice (GLP).
• Experience in isotope production activities and chemical purification techniques.
• Experience using glove boxes and/or hot cell manipulators for isotope production.
• Ability to interpret data from analytical methods such as gamma-ray spectroscopy and mass spectrometry.
• Strong written and verbal communication and organizational management skills.

Special Requirements

• Physical Requirements: Work involves various physical requirements including standing for long periods at a time, carrying heavy items, extended use of manipulators, hot and cold environments, as well as other working conditions. As such, a pre-hire physical is required.

About ORNL

As a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory, ORNL has an impressive 80-year legacy of addressing the nation’s most pressing challenges. Our team is made up of over 7,000 dedicated and innovative individuals! Our goal is to create an environment where a variety of perspectives and backgrounds are valued, ensuring ORNL is known as a top choice for employment. These principles are essential for supporting our broader mission to drive scientific breakthroughs and translate them into solutions for energy, environmental, and security challenges facing the nation.

Relocation

If you have difficulty using the online application system or need an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email: ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov.

Equal Opportunity Employer

UT-Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply.