Actinide Electrochemist Staff Scientist
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Job Location:
Livermore, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We have an opening for an experienced Actinide Electrochemist to support and lead actinide metal purification and research within the Superblock facility. You will work onsite as a fissile material handler performing and directing hands-on electrorefining and recovery of plutonium and other actinides using advanced electrochemical techniques. This role emphasizes technical leadership innovation and process optimization in a highly regulated nuclear environment. You will operate maintain and upgrade specialized equipment perform complex process operations in gloveboxes and drive work planning and control activities for new or modified operations.
This position is in the Chemistry of Nuclear Materials Group within the Materials Science Division and supports the Superblock Program within Strategic Deterrence.
You will:
- Perform complex electrochemical separations and processing within a nuclear facility.
- Apply advanced knowledge of actinide and molten salt chemistry to lead continuous improvement of electrorefining recovery processes and procedures; analyze performance and implement lessons learned to optimize future batches.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members; foster the development of innovative approaches and solutions.
- Lead process scale-up and integration efforts for new electrorefining technologies; evaluate feasibility and implement advanced approaches.
- Serve as the primary technical contact for actinide electrorefining providing strategic guidance and interfacing with internal and external stakeholders.
- Lead preparation and delivery of high-impact technical reports and presentations; communicate scientific advancements to management and collaborators.
- Oversee and upgrade specialized laboratory and industrial equipment performing advanced troubleshooting and process enhancements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
- Ph.D. in chemistry chemical engineering materials science or a closely related field or the equivalent combination of degree and experience.
- Advanced understanding of high temperature metallurgical electrochemical and actinide processing techniques.
- Broad understanding of nuclear materials processing contamination control and electrorefining innovation.
- Demonstrated ability to independently develop and lead technical projects while mentoring junior scientists.
- Strong verbal written and interpersonal skills to document work provide technical guidance and communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
- Detail-oriented approach required to work deliberately in a highly regulated nuclear facility while complying with numerous safety security and quality requirements.
- Proven ability to balance workload according to program priorities solve complex problems and complete tasks on time with minimal oversight.
Pay Range
$175530 - $222564 Annually
This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employees position within the salary range will be based on several factors including but not limited to specific competencies relevant education qualifications certifications experience skills seniority geographic location performance and business or organizational needs.
Additional Information :
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Position Information
This is a Flexible Term appointment which is for a definite period not to exceed six years. If final candidate is a Career Indefinite employee Career Indefinite status may be maintained (should funding allow).
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- 401(k)
- Relocation Assistance
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
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No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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