Radiochemistry Group Lead

Overview

Argonne National Laboratory has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Radiochemistry Group Leader within the Radiological Protection (RP) Division. The Analytical Services team’s mission is to provide high quality measurements and accurate data to support the RP Division and Environmental Protection Program (EPP). This individual will work within a team of scientists responsible for analysis of liquid and solid samples for radionuclide, organic and inorganic analytes.

These measurements enable research and operations to be safely conducted onsite and help maintain regulatory compliance.

The Radiochemistry Group Leader reports to the Analytical Services Manager and will provide first level leadership and supervise the daily technical operations of the Radiochemistry team to provide critical data during routine and event-driven situations. The role will directly manage, plan, coordinate and prioritize activities for a small team of 4-5 Analytical Radio chemists with a high volume of routine analyses and occasional high-priority requests.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, solid leadership through effective communication, goal setting, emotional intelligence, strong decision-making, strategic thinking, coaching, and mentoring. The ideal candidate will have comprehensive knowledge of radiochemistry, radionuclide separation chemistry, and instrumental methods of measuring low-level radioactivity in fecal, urine, whole-body, soil, water, and air filters. Additionally, extensive knowledge of DOE and ANSI standards, and implementing those requirements to maintain a Radiobioassay program accredited to the Department of Energy Laboratory Accreditation Program, is required.

Position Requirements

• Strong skills with both verbal and written communication for effective interaction with colleagues, customers, and stakeholders
• Ability to train, mentor and coach a team to consistently produce high quality results under time constraints
• Extensive knowledge of sample preparation and advanced instrumentation techniques utilizing Alpha spectrometry, Gamma spectrometry, Gas-flow alpha/beta counters and Liquid Scintillation
• Knowledge and hands-on experience with experimental design, method development, and statistical treatment of data for radio chemical analysis
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with radioisotope extraction chemistry, particularly with resins to perform separations
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships to achieve objectives
• Awareness of the DOELAP community and requirement to maintain accreditation
• Bachelor’s Degree in a science discipline (Chemistry, Radiochemistry, or Nuclear Chemistry is most aligned) with 10+ years’ experience. A master’s degree and/or relevant professional certifications will be considered.
• Demonstrated ability to model Argonne’s Core Values:
  Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.

Job Family Professional Technical (PT)

Job Profile Analytical Chemistry 4

Worker Type Regular

Time Type Full time

The expected hiring range for this position is $ - $.

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