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Radiochemist needed – Eckert & Ziegler (Atlanta)

Eckert & Ziegler Analytics, Inc. (EZA), a subsidiary of Eckert & Ziegler SE, is one of the world’s
largest manufacturer of isotope technology for medical, scientific, and industrial use. Based in
Atlanta, EZA provides nuclear power, government, university and commercial laboratories with
reference and calibration standards, sources, and proficiency testing samples to support quality
measurements traceable to national standards.

Eckert & Ziegler Analytics seeks a Radiochemist II who will manufacture radioactive calibration
standards, check sources and proficiency testing samples. This position plans and organizes
quarterly production of Performance Testing Samples, evaluates data, performs some
troubleshooting, and provides support to EZA’s traceability program.

Requirements:

  • Minimum education (or substitute experience) required: 4-year degree in Chemistry or
    related discipline, or 5 years related experience in radiochemistry and standard preparation.
  • Minimum experience required: 3 years combining wet radiochemistry (analytical balance
    operation, dilutions, pipetting), basics of nuclear counting methodology and nuclear physics
    experience a plus.
  • Abilities and skills required:
  • Ability to read and understand professional documents.
  • Basic laboratory skills and ability to work in compliance with Good Laboratory Practices.
  • Must be detail oriented and possess ability to exercise caution when working with open
    radioactive materials.
  • Knowledge of mathematical concepts such as algebra, geometry, probability, and
    statistical inference.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in
    situations where only limited standardization exists.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; Nuclear data software
  • Ability to work with power tools and machinery a plus.

Please see the attached position announcement.

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