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TerraPower · 3 weeks ago

R&D Radiochemistry Intern (Actinium Process Development)

Everett, WA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$22.65/hr - $51.71/hr

TerraPower is a nuclear technology company based in Bellevue, Washington, focused on advancing global energy deployment through innovative nuclear solutions. The R&D Radiochemistry Intern will support the production of actinium-225 for medical therapies, conducting experiments and ensuring compliance with safety and radiation protection guidelines.

Clean EnergyCleanTechEnergyNuclear

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Complete radioactive material handling training under supervision of Senior R&D Radiochemist and Radiation Protection team

Develop and conduct radiochemistry experiments focused on manufacture and purification of radioisotopes under the mentorship of a Senior R&D Radiochemist

Assist in radiochemistry laboratory and system development, including efforts for flexible experimental chemistry capabilities to support TerraPower R&D activities

Maintain laboratory procedures (e.g., calibration, analytical methods, notebook results preparation, usage documentation)

Perform all work in compliance with site safety and radiation protection guidelines, including effective teamwork and communication with health physicists, authorized users and RSO

Support ensuring organization, housekeeping and effectiveness of TerraPower R&D radiochemistry use areas and production facilities is maintained at a high standard at all times

Collect, analyze, and communicate project data to support design improvements and operational efficiency

Participate in professional development and group activities

Compose and submit a study report summarizing research accomplishments

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

Maintain documentation on process operations as directed by SOPs

Demonstrate the highest standards with respect to safety and radiation protection in all work activities

Qualification

RadiochemistryRadioactive material handlingSafety proceduresData analysisStandard operating proceduresSelf-organizationTeamworkCommunication

Required

Doctoral candidates in radiochemistry, chemistry or equivalent preferred

Undergraduates with relevant laboratory experience in conducting radiochemical experiments outside of a classroom setting will also be considered

Demonstrated laboratory experience in handling radioactive materials in a professional setting, such as in a private organization, national lab, or graduate research group

Demonstrated knowledge and experience working according to safety procedures in a hazardous environment (chemical and radiological)

Experience working and communicating productively in a diverse team including via written research reports

Experience following standard-operating procedures

Experience analyzing, cleaning and transforming raw data to a usable format using Microsoft excel

Self-organized, and proficient at planning out complex, sequential tasks

The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork