- Research Associates excluded.
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This work will require a broad range of analytical techniques and include handling radiological materials, collecting and interpreting experimental data and adapting experiments to meet project objectives. Will also perform the following duties:
- Contribute to designing, building, and operating experimental radiochemical separation and characterization systems
- Contribute to research on chemical and isotope separations of irradiated and radiological materials
- Support efforts to develop new procedures and methods for separations of radiological materials
- Design, set up, test, and operate separations test equipment/instruments
- Perform technical tasks and subtasks, reporting of experimental results via scientific publications and conference proceedings
- Work with radioactive, non-radioactive and hazardous materials on the benchtop, in fume hoods and glove boxes. Including mentorship of junior staff in these areas
- BS/BA and 2 years of relevant experience -OR-
- MS/MA -OR-
- PhD
- Degree in Radiochemistry; Radioanalytical Chemistry; Materials Chemistry; Noble Gas Collection/Purification
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrated experience publishing in peer-reviewed journals and presenting at scientific conferences. A demonstrated ability to work individually and as a team member
- Experience setting up new laboratory capabilities
- Experience handling radioactive materials and specifically have experience performing radiochemical separations. This includes gas-phase separations, column separations, solvent extraction, and other methods typical in separation science
- Experience with utilizing Microsoft Office, including Excel software for data analysis and interpretation. Experience with other data handling and modeling software such as MATLAB, Mathematica, SigmaPlot is a plus.
- Experience with alpha and gamma spectroscopy, liquid scintillation analysis, Raman, and UV-vis-NIR
- Knowledge of the solution chemistry and separations strategies of an array of radioisotopes from elements such as Sr, Y, Zr, Pb, Bi, At, Rn, Ra, Th, and U. A candidate with direct experience handling heavy noble gases such as Kr, Xe, and Rn will be preferred
- Experience programming and/or operating milli- and micro-fluidic systems and milli- and micro-scale chemical separation techniques. Experience with in-line and on-line monitoring of fluidic processes using an assortment of detectors and sensors is a plus
- Candidate will be trained and must perform to Radiation Worker standards (Radiological Worker II), as well as building and project procedures for managing radioactive and hazardous materials.
- The candidate will be working with radioactive materials and chemicals in laboratories that are in radiological controlled areas, including radiation areas, radioactive material areas, and contamination areas.
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is subject to the Department of Energy Unclassified Foreign Visits & Assignments Program site, information, technologies, and equipment access requirements.
At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, flexible work schedules and telework options. PNNL is located in eastern Washington State—the dry side of Washington known for its stellar outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. The Lab’s campus is only a 45-minute flight (or ~3-hour drive) from Seattle or Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected to 8 major hubs.
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), protected veteran status, and any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and in employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at careers@pnnl.gov.
If you are offered employment at PNNL, you must pass a drug test prior to commencing employment. PNNL complies with federal law regarding illegal drug use. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you test positive for any illegal controlled substance, including marijuana, your offer of employment will be withdrawn.