Bio
Radioisotope Production Technician Clay Haywood is a hot cell technician in the Radiochemical Engineering Development Center, joining ORNL in 2022.
In his current position, Clay assists R&D staff in processing operations including dissolution, separation, and purification, as well as recovery and preparation of radioisotopes; provides support to research and development, testing, and field application of equipment and research and development of processes for combining/separating chemicals, compounds, and related products and materials using principles and technology of chemistry, physics, mathematics, engineering and related sciences; prepares clear and accurate documentation such as logs, data sheets, and check sheets for work done; uses tele-manipulators and specialized hot cell equipment for processing operations; and keeps work areas in a safe, clear, and orderly condition.
Awards
Honors in Discipline Scholar for Chemistry from ETSU
Education
Dual Chemistry and Biology BS degrees from East Tennessee State University.