MS&T Accelerator Specialist
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Job Location:
Lansing, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Manufacturing Science & Techology Accelerator Specialist
Who we are
We are a team of scientists engineers technicians and innovators dedicated to changing the world by developing medical isotopes to treat and eradicate cancer. We believe in building an environment where collaboration curiosity and camaraderie thrive. We also enjoy darts cornhole ping-pong chili cook-offs and other fun events that makes our company a community where we make a life not just a living.
Who you are
You are a thoughtful and collaborative problem solver who enjoys working with complex systems and contributing to meaningful outcomes. You are energized by being part of a team that improves performance reliability and efficiency and you take pride in supporting systems that make a real-world impact.
You approach your work with a strong sense of accountability and curiosity balancing hands-on support with thoughtful analysis. You are a collaborative partner who values working closely with cross-functional teams sharing knowledge and learning from others. You communicate effectively adapt your approach to different perspectives and contribute to a positive team-focused environment. Words that describe you include collaborative thoughtful supportive dependable and adaptable.
What you can expect to work on
The Manufacturing Science & Technology (MS&T) Accelerator Specialist position plays a key role in the production of various medical radioisotopes by ensuring reliable & robust performance of production linacs. The products will be shipped around the world for use in cancer therapies. The role is responsible for supporting manufacturing and technical transfer activities to support manufacturing readiness. This includes developing and executing operations and maintenance procedures and other necessary documentation to ensure effective process transfer between process development and operations.
- Develops & implements process & system changes to improve production accelerator power energy robustness reliability and efficiency
- Supports accelerator production team to ensure consistent beam performance controls and reliability
- Manages production change control validation protocols process qualification & implementation of accelerator production systems in GMP/commercial environment
- Commissioning validation and factory acceptance testing of new accelerator systems & components
- Performs production process tracking trending & analysis for yield tracking downtime analysis investigations and production KPIs
- Develops & authors preventative maintenance procedures troubleshooting procedures and intervention plans/actions taken
- Participates in new product / process transfers and validations
- Supports the investigations & action items for NCMRs & CAPAs that occur during production operations
- Executes continuous improvement testing operations. (including raw material preparations equipment setup and cleaning equipment/instrument setup etc.)
- Executes on analytical & process improvements for radioisotope production operations
What you need to succeed
- Bachelors degree in science/engineering field or equivalent education/experience
- Physics nuclear engineering or related field
- 3 years of hands on experience with the following:
- Accelerator systems
- Radioactive material
- Routine production environment
- cGMP regulated environment
- Embraces and models the Niowave Core Values of Teamwork Courage Integrity and Upright Zeal
- Understands how to integrate into a new team/organization - appreciates the current state of systems and processes and exercises sound judgment in proposing and implementing improvements
- Understands personal communication and learning styles and adapts approach to connect effectively with others
- Effectively manages multiple priorities simultaneously while meeting deadlines
- Displays ownership and accountability for assigned systems and their performance outcomes
- Possesses strong organizational and project management skills Demonstrates creative and excellent problem solving and decision-making skills with ability to critically interpret and use data to manage risk
- Demonstrates capability and regularly engages in mentoring others in the how & why of standard work
Great to have
- Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in science/engineering field or equivalent education/experience
- Physics nuclear engineering or related field
- 8 years of hands on experience with the following:
- Accelerator systems
- Radioactive material
- Routine production environment
- cGMP regulated environment
- Experience operating in a cGMP CDMO or Finished Drug environment
- Formal training/application of Project Management
Other things to know
- Full-time position
- Niowaves standard operating hours are Monday Friday 6:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. with production related activities requiring 24/7/365 shifts
- This position will have regular working hours Monday Friday with an expectation of adjusting work time outside of the standard operating hours as needed
- This position will have on-call shifts for performing production accelerator troubleshooting as needed
- Niowave has multiple locations within the Lansing area and travel between locations is expected in the role
Please provide a cover letter specifically describing the nature of your background and experience as it relates to this position.
Required Experience:
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