Requisition Id 15181
Overview:
We are seeking an Isotope Production QC Chemist/MBAR staff member who will be involved in the management of accountable nuclear materials and quality control of analytical results. This position will support a variety of ORNL projects and programs including its environmental stewardship programs, research for nuclear fuel cycles, and chemical operations associated with the production and purification of radioisotopes.
This position resides in the Nuclear Analytical Chemistry (NAC) Section’s Transuranium Analytical Laboratory (TAL) Group in the Chemical Sciences Division (CSD), Physical Sciences Directorate (PSD) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).
As part of our analytical support team, you will perform data review of proceduralized radiochemical protocols on nuclear materials in support of the TAL’s environmental stewardship and Radiochemical Engineering Development Center’s (REDC) isotope programs and fuels cycle research and development. You will support advanced radiochemical operations by facilitating the transport and inventory of accountable radiological material. You will coordinate sample management at the TAL.

Major Duties/Responsibilities:

• Act as the custodian of material balance areas containing accountable material
• Manage the acceptance, transfer and disposal of accountable material in accordance with all safeguards regulations and requirements
• Conduct material inventories and participate in regulatory assessments for accountable material
• Review analytical data for compliance with established quality control requirements and criteria.
• Facilitate TAL’s transition to OakLimbs sample management system.
• Oversee sample management at the TAL, tracking samples until completion.
• Obtain and maintain all ORNL training requirements for a radiation worker performing analytical work in radiological facilities.
• Utilize Windows based personal computers, instrumentation operation, data reporting, analytical calculations, and sample management.
• Ensure compliance with environment, safety, health and quality program requirements.
• Lead by example according to ORNL’s “Research Code of Conduct” for proposing, performing, and communicating research.
• Ensure all work is carried out safely, securely, and in compliance with ORNL’s ESH&Q policies, standards, and procedures.
• Enhance the group’s reputation and standing through collaboration, Professional Society leadership, and organizing technical events.
• Maintain effective communication about scientific efforts both internally and externally, including publishing in peer-reviewed journals and presenting at scientific meetings.
• Collaborate with staff to address novel and complex technical issues.
• Conduct laboratory tests to develop, modify, and refine operational and experimental procedures.
• 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.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, environmental science or other technical related discipline.
• A minimum of 5 years of analytical laboratory, nuclear material inventory, or nuclear operations experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience in one or more of the following areas:
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- Analytical chemistry.
- Nuclear fuel cycles and associated technologies and operations.
- Handling accountable nuclear material
- 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-paced research environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks on time and adapt to evolving needs.
- Experience working in ISO/IEC17025;2017 accredited laboratory setting.
- Experience with analytical instrumentation operations
- Experience performing data analyses and review under standard operating procedures to meet regulatory requirements.
- Familiarity with statistical analysis, uncertainty terms and quality objectives. Ability to function well in a fast-paced research environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to ever changing needs.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Physical Requirements:
Work involves various physical requirements and working conditions. As such, a pre-hire physical will be required after offer.
Visa Sponsorship:
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

• Act as the custodian of material balance areas containing accountable material
• Manage the acceptance, transfer and disposal of accountable material in accordance with all safeguards regulations and requirements
• Conduct material inventories and participate in regulatory assessments for accountable material
• Review analytical data for compliance with established quality control requirements and criteria.
• Facilitate TAL’s transition to OakLimbs sample management system.
• Oversee sample management at the TAL, tracking samples until completion.
• Obtain and maintain all ORNL training requirements for a radiation worker performing analytical work in radiological facilities.
• Utilize Windows based personal computers, instrumentation operation, data reporting, analytical calculations, and sample management.
• Ensure compliance with environment, safety, health and quality program requirements.
• Lead by example according to ORNL’s “Research Code of Conduct” for proposing, performing, and communicating research.
• Ensure all work is carried out safely, securely, and in compliance with ORNL’s ESH&Q policies, standards, and procedures.
• Enhance the group’s reputation and standing through collaboration, Professional Society leadership, and organizing technical events.
• Maintain effective communication about scientific efforts both internally and externally, including publishing in peer-reviewed journals and presenting at scientific meetings.
• Collaborate with staff to address novel and complex technical issues.
• Conduct laboratory tests to develop, modify, and refine operational and experimental procedures.
• 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