MS&T Team Lead

Niowave•Lansing, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Science & Technology (MS&T) Accelerator Team Lead will take a leading role in scaling up accelerator processes, optimizing production workflows, and supporting the transfer of technical knowledge across Niowave’s MS&T and Production functions. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and operational excellence while providing mentorship and coaching to developing scientists and technicians. This is a full-time position with regular working hours Monday - Friday within the standard operating hours of 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., with the expectation of adjusting working hours outside of standard hours to meet operational requirements. The role also includes on-call shifts for performing production accelerator troubleshooting as needed. Travel between multiple Niowave locations within the Lansing area is expected.

Requirements

Bachelor degree in science/engineering field or equivalent education/experience.
Physics, nuclear engineering or related field.
6+ years’ experience operating in accelerator operations environment including hands-on experience with accelerator systems, radioactive material, routine production environment, and regulated environment.
2+ years’ experience of progressive technical leadership and mentoring team members.
Embraces & models the Niowave 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.
Demonstrates ability to apply logic and reasoning to solve complex problems, including identifying strengths/weaknesses, locating alternative solutions, conclusions, and approaches to problems; and making high-quality, timely decisions.
Shows excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrates organizational and project management skills for self and teams.
Manages multiple priorities simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
Proven ability to effectively convey information, engage with trainees, and facilitate discussions.
Demonstrates high potential, strong interest and ability to lead and develop staff and teams.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor degree in science/engineering field or equivalent education/experience.
Physics, nuclear engineering or related field.
8+ years’ experience operating in accelerator operations environment.
Hands-on experience utilizing lean manufacturing principles for continuous process improvements (Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, 5S).
Familiarity with process transfer or scale-up between R&D and cGMP manufacturing.
Prior experience managing or supervising technical staff.
Familiarity with process transfer or scale-up between R&D and cGMP manufacturing.
Formal training/application of Project Management.

Responsibilities

Leads and supports production accelerator troubleshooting and process improvement projects, ensuring technical robustness and reproducibility.
Collaborates with the Production, Quality, and Engineering teams to ensure successful implementation of Ac-225 process improvements.
Conducts troubleshooting and root cause analysis for production and MS&T issues.
Maintains compliance with all cGMP and radiation safety procedures.
Supports preparation and review of technical documentation including SOPs, batch records, process descriptions, and validation protocols.
Drives continuous improvement initiatives to increase yield, purity, and process control.
Provides day-to-day technical and operational guidance to MS&T team members in partnership with leadership.
Serves as a mentor and coach to early career scientists and technicians, fostering a positive learning culture.
Coordinates onboarding, training, and competency assessments in collaboration with Training Specialists & Supervisor.