Senior Radiochemist

SHINE Technologies LLC • Janesville, WI

190d • $75,000 - $120,000

About The Position

SHINE Technologies is seeking a Senior Radiochemist who will lead the design, execution, and analysis of experiments supporting medical isotope production and purification and used nuclear fuel (UNF) recycling. This role plays a critical part in advancing radiochemical processes and ensuring regulatory and safety compliance. The base salary range for this position is $75,000 -$120,000 per year plus a comprehensive compensation package. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Radiochemistry, Nuclear Engineering, or a related field; Master’s or Ph.D. preferred.
• Demonstrated experience handling radioactive materials and operating radioanalytical instrumentation.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a radiological laboratory environment.
• Prior work with UNF and expertise in separation science (e.g., solvent extraction, chromatographic separation) strongly preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience writing technical proposals.
• Eligibility for employment is conditioned on the applicant’s ability to qualify for access to information subject to U.S. Export Controls.
• Applicant’s eligibility may be conditioned based upon meeting the Nuclear Regulatory Commission requirements for access to Safeguards Information, which typically requires a pre-employment drug screen, fingerprinting and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute experiments for isotope production and used nuclear fuel (UNF) recycling, applying techniques such as column chromatography, solvent extraction, and crystallization.
• Ensure safe handling of radiological materials in compliance with ALARA principles.
• Maintain and calibrate key analytical and radioanalytical instruments including ICP-MS, HPGe, LSC, a/ß spectrometry, and XRD.
• Contribute to innovative research by drafting proposals for funding opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree