Senior/Principal Radiochemist

Zeno Power•Seattle, WA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Zeno Power is seeking the leading developer of nuclear batteries – compact power systems that provide reliable, clean energy in frontier environments. By harnessing the heat from radioisotopes, Zeno’s batteries power critical missions on Earth, in space, and at sea. To bring this technology to market by 2027, Zeno is seeking out purpose-driven and innovative professionals who are comfortable working in a startup environment. Team members will have a direct impact in enabling commercial and national security missions from the depths of our oceans, to the surface of the moon, and in austere environments here on Earth. Zeno is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Senior Radiochemist Zeno is seeking a highly motivated Senior Radiochemist to support the mission-oriented efforts of developing and bringing to market Radioisotope Power Systems (RPS) technologies. In this role you will: Support chemistry development of radioisotope power source (RPS) fuel forms from R&D to production stages. Propose and execute fuel development work, including synthesis, pelletization, and characterization of RPS fuel forms. Interface and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of scientist and engineers. Interface with quality assurance, as needed, to ensure methods developed and experiments executed result in designs that meet quality standards. Perform work with an emphasis in safety.

Requirements

PhD plus 2+ years experience or B.S. plus 7+years experience
Proficient in inorganic synthesis development with radioisotopes, preferably alpha emitters.
Well versed in chemical and elemental analysis techniques including XRD, XRF, ICP-OES/MS, TGA/DSC, UV-Vis, Raman and radioisotopic analysis techniques including gamma and alpha spectroscopy.
Demonstrated experience developing chemistry for use in glovebox and hot cell environments.
Ability to follow and develop laboratory safety protocols.
Operates with a high degree of trust and integrity, communicates openly, display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presentation and technical writing.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-demand environment, is a self-starter and can perform at a high level with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

Experience using Atlassian products (Confluence and Jira) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Support chemistry development of radioisotope power source (RPS) fuel forms from R&D to production stages.
Propose and execute fuel development work, including synthesis, pelletization, and characterization of RPS fuel forms.
Interface and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of scientist and engineers.
Interface with quality assurance, as needed, to ensure methods developed and experiments executed result in designs that meet quality standards.
Perform work with an emphasis in safety.