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TerraPower Senior Radiochemist, MCFR in Everett, Washington
TITLE: Senior Radiochemist, MCFR LOCATION: Everett, WA TerraPower is a nuclear technology company based in Bellevue, Washington. At its core, the company is working to raise living standards globally through a more affordable, secure and environmentally friendly form of nuclear energy along with innovations in medical isotopes to improve human health. In 2006, TerraPower originated with Bill Gates and a group of like-minded visionaries who evaluated the fundamental challenges to raising living standards around the world. They recognized energy access was crucial to the health and economic well-being of communities and decided that the private sector needed to take action and create energy sources that would advance global energy deployment. TerraPower's mission is to be a world leader in new nuclear technologies, while developing innovators and future leaders in the nuclear field. As a result, the company's activities in the fields of nuclear energy and related sciences are yielding significant innovations in the safety and economics of nuclear power, hybrid energy and medical applications - all for significant human health benefits. TerraPower is seeking to hire highly motivated and forward-thinking professionals who are interested in focusing on advanced nuclear reactor research and development and influencing change within the nuclear power landscape and bringing forward the critical production of medical isotopes. Senior Radiochemist, MCFR TerraPower, LLC is dedicated to advancing a cutting-edge, cost-effective, and environmentally sustainable energy solution to support the decarbonization objectives of utilities and industries. We are currently seeking an exceptionally skilled and motivated professional for the role of MCFR Senior Radioanalytical Chemist, a key position directly contributing to our mission. In this role, the MCFR Senior Radiochemist will actively engage in experiments related to the Molten Chloride Fast Reactor (MCFR) technology. The position involves working at the intersection of nuclear reactor development and innovative waste reduction technologies. The ideal candidate will possess proven laboratory expertise in experimental design and implementation, with potential responsibilities including serving as a Principal Investigator (PI) or Technical Lead (TL) on various projects, including method development. Collaboration is integral to this role, as the candidate will interface with a dynamic, cross-functional, multi-cultural, and interdisciplinary team. Effective communication, teamwork, and collaboration are essential, with a focus on maintaining composure to ensure safety, data quality, and facilitate timely decision-making. Key responsibilities include contributing to experiment design, execution, and data analysis on chloride-based molten salt systems. These activities directly address gaps in our understanding of molten salt chemistry, crucial for the transition to a demonstration reactor program. Specific requirements encompass analytical or electroanalytical characterization of actinide salts or fission products, as well as the development of analytical techniques for salt analysis and processes. Moreover, the candidate is expected to play a role in training, developing, and mentoring other team members, contributing to the overall growth and expertise of our workforce. If you are passionate about advancing sustainable energy solutions and possess the necessary skills and experience, we invite you to join us in this exciting and impactful opportunity. The position will require good judgement in ensuring regulatory compliance while delivering on commercial production and engineering design needs. The candidate must be capable of working closely with a focused and high achieving group, working with minimal day-to-day supervision, and relocating to the Everett, WA area. Responsibilities: * Propose, design and ex