Radiochemist II

We are seeking a highly skilled Radiochemist II to join our team at Eckert & Ziegler Isotope Products, Inc. in Atlanta, GA.

The Radiochemist II will be responsible for manufacturing radioactive calibration standards, checking sources and proficiency testing samples, and providing support to our traceability program.

• Manufacture calibration standards, check sources, and proficiency testing samples.
• Manufacture sources to support Counting Laboratory and NIST MAP/traceability program.
• Produce mixed isotope batches, e.g., MGS, TCC, GRS, A/F, and others.
• Perform gas and solution calibrations, reviews, and sign Certificates of Calibration.
• Maintain laboratory environment, equipment, radionuclide, and chemical inventories.
• Order chemicals and laboratory supplies.
• Plan quarterly performance testing program.
• Evaluate data and perform some troubleshooting.
• Perform technical inspection of incoming radioactive material.
• Perform QC-related measurements and maintain some nuclear counting instruments.
• Support compliance to the Quality Management System in accordance with ISO 9001, ISO 17025, ISO 17043, and the EZA Quality Manual.
• Perform laboratory radioactive waste collection and consolidation and perform clean-up of minor spills.
• Review, revise, and write procedures.
• Train new employees.

• Minimum education (or substitute experience) required: 4-year degree in Chemistry or related discipline, or 5 years related experience in radiochemistry and standard preparation.
• Minimum experience required: 3 years combining wet radiochemistry (analytical balance operation, dilutions, pipetting), basics of nuclear counting methodology, and nuclear physics experience a plus.
• Abilities and skills required:
  • Ability to read and understand professional documents.
  • Basic laboratory skills and ability to work in compliance with Good Laboratory Practices.
  • Must be detail-oriented and possess ability to exercise caution when working with open radioactive materials.
  • Knowledge of mathematical concepts such as algebra, geometry, probability, and statistical inference.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; Nuclear data software.
  • Ability to work with power tools and machinery a plus.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from qualified candidates.

To apply, please visit our website at https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=9c980abd-e7ad-4b5f-9517f587807&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=519870&source=CC2&lang=en_US

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