Radioisotope Production Specialist II Who we are We are a group of scientists engineers designers technicians and many others who are dedicated to changing the world by developing medical isotopes to treat and eradicate cancer. We also enjoy darts cornhole pingpong takeout for group lunches chili cookoffs and other fun events that makes our company a community where we make a life not just a living. Who you are You love details and precision. You find standardized work in which deviation could cause an undesirable outcome to be invigorating. Analyzing processes and results to control variations and discuss when improvements would best be introduced is a desirable pastime. Words that describe you are dedicated efficient and someone who contributes to making the workday fly by with engaging conversation and team comradery. What you can expect to work on This position plays a key role in the production of various medical radioisotopes using extraction methods developed at Niowave. The products will be shipped around the world for use in cancer therapies. Some of the daily activities include but are not limited to: - Executes production of medical radioisotope products (including raw material preparation line clearance and cleaning equipment/instrument setup etc..
- Maintains compliance with cGMP practices; participating in quality training and event retrospectives.
- Implements production methods and product formulation to resolve problems and accomplish specific objectives.
- Operates at a consistent and exemplary level of efficiency producing high quality and accurate results.
- Participates in periodic reviews of component labor routing material requirements and manufacturing procedures.
- Participates in new product / process transfers and validations.
- Contributes to inventory management including cleaning supplies and personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Demonstrates accountability of self in following radiation and general safety procedures and promotes a culture of safety by helping others to do the same.
- Maintains records in a comprehensive reproducible and accurate manner.
- Cold chemistry preparation including making solutions columns compounds etc.
- Commission new equipment with radioactive and nonradioactive chemistry.
What you need to succeed - Associates degree or equivalent experience
- Knowledgeable in cGMP regulations
- Experience in a chemical laboratory or related field
- 2 years experience working with the following:
- Radioactive material
- Ongoing/routine production environment
- cGMP regulated work
- Courses/degree in STEM field (science technology engineering mathematics)
- Chemistry biochemistry chemical engineering or related field desired
- Analytical and problemsolving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal written and oral communication skills.
- Models the Niowave Values of Teamwork Courage Integrity and Upright Zeal.
- Understands how to integrate into a new team/organization appreciates the history of current state know how and when to make suggestions as well as using just the right pace to reach the improved future state.
- Understands their own communication and learning styles can assess others styles and is able to find the right path to connect the two.
Great to have - Bachelor degree in science/engineering field or equivalent experience
- Chemistry biochemistry chemical engineering or related field
- Experience working with radioactive material
Job Conditions - Shift work includes evening night and early morning shifts as well as fixed or rotating schedules
- Standing and sitting for prolonged periods of time
- Lift and move up to 25 lbs.
- Wear safety glasses goggle gloves lab coat and/or Tyvek suit
- Required to handle & work with radioactive material most of the time
- Work in Glovebox Lab Environment for up to 8 hours
- Handle chemicals and solutions
- Niowave has multiple locations within the Lansing area. Travel between locations is expected in the role.
Please provide a cover letter specifically describing the nature of your technical expertise.
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