Radiation Technician
About The Position
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: Handles sealed and unsealed forms of radioactive material Conducts radiological contamination surveys Maintains radiation detectors Assists in packaging, characterization, and disposition of radioactive waste Participates in regulatory compliance activities Participates in the coordination of experiments or procedures in a laboratory setting Maintains records in a comprehensive, reproducible, and accurate manner. Manages dosimetry exchanges and records Maintains compliance with cGMP practices, participating in quality training and event retrospectives Contributes to inventory management, including radioactive and non-radioactive materials Supports Production and R&D staff in procedures involving radioactive material handling
Requirements
- Technical training in nuclear engineering, radiological control technician, health physics technician, applied physics, or related field
- 1 year or more of relevant industry experience: Working in a chemical laboratory, radiological facility, or related field/industry
- Solid understanding of radioactive decay and radiation safety
- Radioactive material management
- Ongoing/routine production
- Working within a regulated industry (e.g. cGMP)
- Embraces and models the Niowave Core Values of Teamwork, Courage, Integrity, and Upright Zeal
- Develops and maintains good relationships, gains the confidence of others, and works effectively in a multidisciplinary matrix environment
- 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 excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
- Displays competent knowledge in MS applications (e.g.: power point, word, and excel)
- Possesses sound organizational skills
Nice To Haves
- Associates or Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in nuclear engineering, radiological control technician, health physics, applied physics, or related field
- 3+ years of relevant industry experience: Working in a chemical laboratory, radiological facility, or related field/industry
- Solid understanding of radioactive decay and radiation safety
- Radioactive material management
- Ongoing/routine production
- Working within a regulated industry (e.g. cGMP)
- Trained forklift operator
- National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists certification
- Familiar with Quality Management System for control of documentation and procedures
- Formal training/application of Project Management
Responsibilities
- Handles sealed and unsealed forms of radioactive material
- Conducts radiological contamination surveys
- Maintains radiation detectors
- Assists in packaging, characterization, and disposition of radioactive waste
- Participates in regulatory compliance activities
- Participates in the coordination of experiments or procedures in a laboratory setting
- Maintains records in a comprehensive, reproducible, and accurate manner
- Manages dosimetry exchanges and records
- Maintains compliance with cGMP practices, participating in quality training and event retrospectives
- Contributes to inventory management, including radioactive and non-radioactive materials
- Supports Production and R&D staff in procedures involving radioactive material handling
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
