Intern-MCFR Radiochemistry

Location: Everett,Washington,United States

TITLE:                   MCFR Radiochemistry Intern    

LOCATION:          Everett, WA, USA           

TerraPower is a nuclear technology company based in Bellevue, Washington. At its core, the company is working to raise living standards globally through a more affordable, secure and environmentally friendly form of nuclear energy along with innovations in medical isotopes to improve human health. In 2006, TerraPower originated with Bill Gates and a group of like-minded visionaries who evaluated the fundamental challenges to raising living standards around the world. They recognized energy access was crucial to the health and economic well-being of communities and decided that the private sector needed to take action and create energy sources that would advance global energy deployment. TerraPower’s mission is to be a world leader in new nuclear technologies, while developing innovators and future leaders in the nuclear field. As a result, the company’s activities in the fields of nuclear energy and related sciences are yielding significant innovations in the safety and economics of nuclear power, hybrid energy and medical applications – all for significant human health benefits.

TerraPower is seeking to hire highly motivated and forward-thinking professionals who are interested in focusing on advanced nuclear reactor research and development and influencing change within the nuclear power landscape and bringing forward the critical production of medical isotopes.  TerraPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, as a federal contractor, TerraPower has instituted an Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) in an effort to proactively recruit, hire, and promote women, minorities, disabled persons and veterans.

MCFR Radiochemistry Intern

TerraPower, LLC. Is seeking a highly motivated Radiochemistry Intern to assist in chemical analysis and electroanalytical chemistry of molten chloride salts. Research will be performed on radioelement compound synthesis and characterization, material interactions, redox properties, or chemical separations. The candidate should be an undergraduate or graduate student with an emphasis on chemistry.  Knowledge of radiochemistry and nuclear chemistry is desirable.  An understanding of electrochemical instrumentation such as potentiostats, galvanostats, probes, and sensors is preferred.  Experience with molten salts is desired, but not critical.  The candidate should have laboratory experience in the manipulation, synthesis, characterization, or separation of radioactive compounds.  Previous experience with radiochemistry laboratory protocols and glovebox manipulations is highly desired. The candidate should be able to develop and plan experiments to achieve specified goals using existing infrastructure. It is essential for the candidate to evaluate literature results and computational analysis to further research goals. The candidate must be capable of working closely with a focused and high achieving group, working with minimal day-to-day supervision.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in ongoing studies involving radioelements
• Propose, develop, and conduct experiments, along with completing technical studies under supervision of radiochemistry researchers. 
• Measure electrochemical properties of molten salts
• Assist in laboratory development and organization
• Maintain laboratory organization and operations 
• Provide assistance in the development and implementation of laboratory procedures

Key Qualifications and Skills

• Laboratory experience in radiochemistry and chemical synthesis
• Experience with FactSage is desirable
• Knowledge of the nuclear fuel cycle, nuclear forensics, and applications of radionuclides
• Excellence in written and oral communication
• Ability to work as part of a team
• The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect, and a desire to foster teamwork.

Job Functions

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