Scientist I, Radiochemistry

Job Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and optimize radiochemical processes associated with the production, purification, and recovery of Actinium-225 and related isotopes.
• Develop and implement separation and purification methods using chromatography, precipitation, solvent extraction, and other radiochemical techniques.
• Support process scale-up from benchtop experiments to shielded hot cell operations.
• Perform hands-on work with radioactive materials, including alpha-emitting isotopes, while maintaining strict adherence to radiological safety practices.
• Develop process flow diagrams, equipment specifications, operating procedures, and technical reports.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on process equipment design, automation systems, shielding requirements, and facility integration.
• Participate in target processing development, radionuclide recovery strategies, waste minimization efforts, and process troubleshooting.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and scientific literature to improve isotope production efficiency, reliability, and throughput.
• Generate and analyze experimental data using statistical and scientific methods to guide process decisions.
• Support technology transfer activities into manufacturing environments.
• Uses AI tools to enhance individual productivity and quality of work.
• Contribute to regulatory documentation, safety reviews, and manufacturing readiness assessments as needed.
• Mentor junior scientists and technicians while promoting a culture of scientific rigor and operational excellence.

Education And Experience

• BS/MS with 5+ years of experience, and/or 3+ years of hands-on experience in Radiochemistry or other scientific equivalent working with open-source radioactive materials.
• PhD with 1+ years of experience in Radiochemistry or other scientific equivalent work experience.

Skills And Qualifications

• Direct experience with Actinium-225, Radium-226, Thorium-229, Thorium-228, Radium-224, or other alpha-emitting isotope systems.
• Experience with hot cells, gloveboxes, shielded enclosures, and remote handling systems.
• Familiarity with cyclotron-produced radioisotopes and post-irradiation target processing.
• Experience with ion exchange chromatography, extraction chromatography, solvent extraction, and radionuclide recovery methods.
• Experience with process automation, fluid handling systems, or automated separation equipment.
• Proficiency with analytical instrumentation such as HPGe spectroscopy, alpha spectroscopy, ICP-OES, ICP-MS, liquid scintillation counting, or related techniques.
• Familiarity operating in a GxP setting.
• Excellent scientific data analysis and technical writing skills.
• Excellent professional ethics, integrity, and ability to maintain confidential information.