Radioisotope Production Technical Professional
Listed on 2026-01-26
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Manufacturing / Production
Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer -
Engineering
Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, Chemical Engineer
Overview
We are seeking a 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 Isotope Processing and Manufacturing Division (IPMD) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is seeking a Senior Radiochemical Processing Technical Professional to support the production of high-priority radioisotopes, specifically radium-226 (Ra-226), actinium-227 (Ac-227), and thorium-228 (Th-228). This is an immediate opportunity for a highly motivated, organized, and technically skilled individual to join a dynamic team focused on expanding domestic radioisotope production capabilities.
Our current priorities center on scaling and optimizing production processes for Ra-226, Ac-227, and Th-228 to meet growing national and global demand. The selected candidate will contribute to process development, radio chemical separations, and operational improvements to ensure reliable, high-purity isotope output.
Major Duties/Responsibilities- Work directly with nuclear materials in hot cells, glove boxes, and chemical hoods to support isotope production.
- Lead and support isotope production activities in a team environment in a Category III Nuclear Facility; including glovebox and hot cell operations.
- Develop and coordinate production and processing schedules and liaise with Group Lead, R&D SME, and technical staff in support of customer requests.
- Assist Group Lead with identifying, testing, and executing continuous improvement projects.
- 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 radio chemical laboratories.
- Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, health, and quality program requirements.
- 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 equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.
- BS degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related discipline and 8+ years of relevant experience.
- Excellent oral and written communication to enable effective interaction with peers, technical, and non-technical staff.
- Experience in a production or manufacturing environment with an emphasis on continuous improvement.
- 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 environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to ever changing needs, including flexible scheduling to meet production goals.
- Experience in wet chemistry operations.
- Demonstrated ability and hands-on experience with safe handling of highly radioactive samples, and experience with glove box and/or remote hot cell operations.
- Experience in quality assurance documentation, good laboratory practice (GLP).
- Experience in isotope production activities and chemical purification techniques.
- Experience using glove boxes and/or hot cell manipulators for isotope production.
- Ability to interpret data from analytical methods such as gamma-ray spectroscopy and mass spectrometry.
- Strong written and verbal communication and organizational management skills.
- Physical Requirements: Work involves various physical requirements including standing for long periods, carrying heavy items, extended use of manipulators, hot and cold environments, and other working conditions. A pre-hire…
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