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Radiochemist

Zeno Power

Seattle, WA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$140,000–$185,000 Per Year
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Alternative Energy, Analysis Skills, Analytical Chemistry, Atlassian JIRA, Chemistry, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Dental Insurance, Disability Accommodations, Elemental Analysis, Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS), Keyboards, Laboratory, Legal, Motor Control Systems, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Quality Metrics, Research & Development (R&D), Risk, Safety/Work Safety, Software Testing, Spectroscopy, Startup, Team Player, Technical Presentation, Technical Writing, Typing, UV/VIS (Ultraviolet-Visible Spectroscopy), Vision Plan, Work From Home, Writing Skills, X-Ray Diffraction
LOCATION
Seattle, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Company Overview

Zeno Power is 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.

Key Qualifications and Skills

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.
Experience using Atlassian products (Confluence and Jira) is a plus.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-demand environment, is a self-starter and can perform at a high level with minimal supervision.

Job Functions

Position requires in-office presence in Seattle (South Lake Union) on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
Remote work is generally optional on Mondays and Friday in our hybrid environment, but this role may require occasional in-office lab work on these days to support ongoing project needs.

Travel: Motor Abilities: Sitting and/or standing for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands)
Physical exertion and/or requirements: Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 15 pounds
Repetitive work: Prolonged
Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work
Work Conditions: Stairs, typing/keyboard, standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hrs./day

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated salary band for this position is $140,000 - $185,000. The final job level and compensation will be determined by various factors such as a candidate's relevant work experience, years of relevant experience, skills, qualifications, certifications, and other business considerations.

In addition to competitive compensation, we also offer a generous benefits package, which includes:

Stock options
Flexible paid time off
401k plan with employer match
16 weeks of paid family leave
Employer HSA contributions
Transit benefits to put toward commuting expenses
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Relocation assistance
Dog friendly office

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

Export Control

Applicants for employment at Zeno Power must be a U.S. person. The term "U.S. Person" means (i) a U.S citizen or U.S. national; or (ii) any natural person who is a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e., holds a Green Card), as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or as a "protected individual" defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) (i.e., admitted as a refugee or is granted asylum).

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