What is a nuclear chemistry technician and how to become one

Key steps to become a nuclear chemistry technician

1. Explore nuclear chemistry technician education requirements

   Most common nuclear chemistry technician degrees

   Bachelor's

   79.5 %

   Associate

   10.3 %

   Master's

   7.7 %

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2. Start to develop specific nuclear chemistry technician skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Plant Systems	22.28%
   Laboratory Equipment	12.79%
   Sample Collection	8.48%
   Radiation Safety	8.30%
   Laboratory Instruments	7.75%

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3. Complete relevant nuclear chemistry technician training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New nuclear chemistry technicians learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a nuclear chemistry technician based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real nuclear chemistry technician resumes.

4. Research nuclear chemistry technician duties and responsibilities

   • Monitor water and air quality to ensure compliance with standards and specifications (NPDES & NRC).
   • Conduct all require OJT and TPE require analytical tests to the satisfaction of department training organization to meet INPO qualification criteria.
   • Wet chemical analysis (e.g., ICP, IC/LC, GC, etc .).
   • Work with HPLC & x-ray fluorescence spectrometry.

5. Apply for nuclear chemistry technician jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a nuclear chemistry technician job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams