Senior Radioisotope Production Technical Professional

Requisition Id 14222 

 

Overview:

We are seeking a Senior 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.

 

Description:

The 3047 Operations group within the IPMD at ORNL has an immediate opening for a Senior Radiochemical Processing Technical Professional.  We are seeking highly motivated, organized, and talented candidates to join our growing team to work on our expanding radioisotope production demands.  Utilizing the unique capabilities at ORNL, including the High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR) and related radiochemical and nuclear processing facilities, the groups support a variety of projects supplying difficult-to-produce radioisotopes essential for medical, research, and industrial applications. Production of these radioisotopes supports the mission of the Department of Energy (DOE) and other government agencies, as well as the needs of private organizations and institutions.  Our current focus is on production and processing research and development to stand up new production capabilities for medical and industrial radioisotopes, including Ra-226, Ac-227, and Th-228.

 

Located about 40 miles northwest of Knoxville, Tennessee, ORNL is one of the pre-eminent multidisciplinary research facilities in the nation.  ORNL is a U.S. DOE laboratory and is managed by UT Battelle, LLC.  ORNL is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity in our workforce.

   

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Lead and support isotope production activities in a team environment in a Category III Nuclear Facility; including glovebox and hot cell operations.
• Work directly with nuclear materials in hot cells, gloveboxes, and chemical hoods to support isotope production.
• Develop and coordinate production and processing schedules and liaise with Group Lead and technical staff in support of customer requests.
• Assist Group Lead with strategic planning for implementation of continuous improvement.
• Develop solutions to radioisotope processing and production challenges.
• Engage with scientists, engineers, and technicians to establish solutions to complex problems.
• Assist and develop quality control and quality assurance documentation as well as procedures in support of isotope production and operation excellence.
• Assist technical staff and other technicians with operations in chemical and radiochemical laboratories.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, health, and quality program requirements.
• Assist with the coordination of radioactive and hazardous waste disposal.
• Mentor and train technicians.
• Assist Group Lead with other duties as assigned.
• 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 diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility by fostering a respectful workplace- in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• A BS degree in physical or engineering sciences and 8 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience.
• Candidates should have a demonstrated ability and hands-on experience with