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ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW

The Isotope Research and Production Department (IP) is part of the Nuclear Particle Physics Directorate. The program’s focus is three-fold : to produce and distribute radioisotopes for applications in industry, environment, and medicinal applications, maintain infrastructure, and perform research and development for new applications.

The major facilities of the IP Department include the Brookhaven Linac Isotope Producer (BLIP), the Cyclotron facility and the Radionuclide Research and Production Laboratory, hosting two suites of hot cells.

The BLIP utilizes high intensity proton beams of up to 200 MeV and the cyclotron uses protons from 13 to 19 MeV to irradiate targets.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

We are seeking an Isotope Operator to join our team. The IP Operator will aid in the research and process of isotopes at the target processing laboratory.

In this role you will be responsible for working in the laboratory performing chemical processing and separations. Further conducting analytical measurements to assess purity and quantification.

The main program focus is to produce and distribute radioisotopes for nuclear medicine research and clinical practice and to develop radioisotopes for new applications in medicine and science.

This position has a high level of interaction with an international and multicultural scientific community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Performing chemical processing following procedures

Disposal of radioactive, hazardous and mixed waste

Assist in inventory of supplies and general upkeep of laboratory

Performing maintenance and minor equipment repairs

Writing and revising procedures and other technical documents

Assisting in planning, designing and implementation of equipment and facility improvements

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Requires equivalent of a bachelor’s degree in a related scientific field such as Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Must be able to be trained on basic chemistry laboratory skills

Must be able to be trained to read and interpret analytical data

Must be able to perform all duties while following all appropriate safety measures

Must have basic Microsoft Word and Excel skills

Must have capacity to be trained on different computer software to run equipment

Must be self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision

Must have clear and concise oral and written communication skills

Must be detail oriented and capable of multi-tasking

Ability to communicate and work with multiple different groups and disciplines across the laboratory

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Master’s degree or higher in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering or similar physical science

Minimum of three years progressively responsible related experience

Experience with handling radioactivity

Experience in separations and analytical characterization

Experience analyzing large data sets in Microsoft Excel using conditional formatting and function analysis

Experience writing documents in Microsoft Word fit for regulatory submission and review

Experience writing operating procedures, analytical methods, and other process-based cGMP documentation

Analytical chemistry equipment knowledge and experience (Balance, pH, ICP-OES / MS, HPGe)

Experience working in a cGMP / cGLP environment

Ability to evaluate, select, and apply standard scientific techniques to solve a wide range of complex problems

Understanding of Accelerator Safety Envelopes and other accelerator and nuclear related CFR

Experience working with detailed inventory control procedures

Working knowledge and / or experience with dosimetry modeling (such as MicroShield)

Skills in basic machining (lathe, mill, drill press etc.) and basic shop

Forklift / overhead crane experience

Environmental, Health, and Safety Considerations :

Ability to lift up to 30 pounds

OTHER INFORMATION :

Appointment level will be commensurate with experience and qualifications

This is a fully onsite position located at BNL

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Brookhaven National Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable and competitive compensation. This is a multi-level role and the full salary range for this position is $68,950 - $89,267 / year.

You will be placed at the level and salary commensurate with your experience. Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate’s qualification, education and experience and considered with the internal peer group.

About Us

Brookhaven National Laboratory (www.bnl.gov) delivers discovery science and transformative technology to power and secure the nation’s future.

Brookhaven Lab is a multidisciplinary laboratory with seven Nobel Prize-winning discoveries, 37 R&D 100 Awards, and more than 70 years of pioneering research.

The Lab is primarily supported by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Science. Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA) operates and manages the Laboratory for DOE.

BSA is a partnership between Battelle and The Research Foundation for the State University of New York on behalf of Stony Brook University.

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Last updated : 2024-07-03

Salary : $68,950 - $89,267