Chemist

General Information

Name

Chemist

Ref #

15055

Posting Date

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Country

United States

Region

Texas

City

Plano

Business Unit (BU)

CORP

Type of Employment

Permanent/Regular

Desired Starting Date

27-07-2026

Work Schedule

Full time

Remote Work

In office

Job

N - LABORATORY

Description

Description

Orano Med, a subsidiary of Orano USA, is at the forefront of research in nuclear medicine and is developing new therapies against cancer. Based on its unique expertise in the extraction and purification of lead-212 (Pb-212) and radiolabeling technologies, Orano Med is developing innovative Pb-212-based treatments which consist of selectively destroying cancer cells while limiting the impact on surrounding healthy cells.

Under limited supervision, the chemist is responsible for manufacturing of products inside a traditional chemistry lab. These products support the business catalog, custom synthesis business, as well as the GMP business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manufactures batches following a batch record.
• Scales batches from bench scale to kilo scale.
• Synthesizes custom compounds and documents process and procedures in formal filing.
• Performs in process testing and evaluates results, specifically with HPLC.
• Proposes solutions to all chemistry problems.
• Supports process development under guidance of senior chemists.
• Acts as backup to lab technicians and lab specialists, as needed.
• Leads and trains other chemist.

Requirements

All candidates must meet the following minimum requirements in order to be considered for this opportunity. Candidates who exceed minimum qualifications may be considered for a higher-level position.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS degree in Chemistry, plus 6-8 years of related experience. An advanced degree may substitute for 1-2 years of work experience

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Ability to adhere to lab safety and quality standards.
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• General problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills.

Differentiating Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a lab.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance - with generous employer contributions

• 401(k) with employer matching and contribution amounts

• Life insurance and Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance provided by the company

• Generous Paid Time Off and holiday schedules

• Numerous Training and Development opportunities

• and more...

Orano Group

Present in the United States for 60 years, Orano USA is a leading technology and services provider to the U.S. commercial and federal markets.
Orano's activities in the U.S. include developing uranium enrichment facility in Oak Ridge, TN ; packages and transportation of uranium & nuclear fuel assemblies ; fabricating & installing used nuclear fuel dry storage canisters and casks, conducting pool-to-pad used nuclear fuel transfers ; providing solutions to the National Labs and to the Dept of Energy ; and supplying U.S. nuclear energy utilities with uranium, conversion, and enrichment services.
In the nuclear medicine field, Orano Med is at the forefront of research in nuclear medicine and is developing a new generation of targeted therapies against cancer using the unique properties of lead-212.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
This position requires a pre-employment background check and drug screening.
Orano is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Orano and all subsidiaries abide by applicable legal requirements. We ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, and company-sponsored training are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran, or other protected status.