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Company: System One

Senior Radiochemist

Pay Rate: $56 – $95/hr

Schedule: Full-time, On-site 4 days/week

Description:

System One is seeking a Senior Radiochemist to support advanced nuclear reactor R&D programs. This role focuses on experimental radiochemistry supporting laboratory activities critical to reactor development, including actinide salt synthesis, molten salt property measurements, and radiochemical analysis. You will collaborate with R&D, design engineering, and quality groups in a high-performing, multi-disciplinary environment to inform design decisions and advance reactor chemistry understanding.

This position requires the ability to be physically present at the Everett, WA lab.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Lead and assist experiments, including acting as Principal Investigator (PI) on multiple efforts.

+ Develop and conduct process monitoring techniques in high-temperature molten salts and gas streams containing fission products.

+ Assist in radiochemistry laboratory developments, including designing flexible experimental chemistry capabilities.

+ Prepare technical reports, peer-reviewed manuscripts, IP documents, and conference presentations.

+ Maintain laboratory procedures (calibration, analytical methods, documentation).

+ Perform all work in compliance with site safety and radiation protection guidelines.

+ Emphasize safety in all experimental activities.

+ Train, develop, and mentor employees.

+ Ensure organization and effectiveness of R&D radiochemistry areas and production facilities.

+ Perform other general duties to support ongoing effectiveness and continuous improvement of R&D efforts.

Key Qualifications:

+ Doctoral degree (PhD) in radiochemistry, chemistry, or equivalent, with hands-on laboratory experience.

+ Experience with bulk actinide and radiological material synthesis, processing, or handling under controlled environments.

+ Extensive background in nuclear systems chemistry and radiochemistry relevant to the fuel cycle and advanced reactors.

+ Leadership experience in multifunctional teams and complex project execution.

+ Experience with gloveboxes, Schlenk lines, and controlled-atmosphere equipment.

+ Expertise in actinide compound characterization techniques such as Raman, UV-Vis, ICP-OES/MS, TGA/DSC, XRD, alpha/gamma spectroscopy, IC, HPLC, TLC (experience with 4+ desired).

+ Planning, design, and execution experience for electrochemical, spectroscopic, and spectroelectrochemical experiments is a plus.

+ High standards for safety and radiation protection, particularly NRC regulations.

+ Strong technical writing, presentation, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

+ Ability to structure and plan applied research in radiochemistry.

+ High integrity, open communication, respect, and teamwork orientation.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.