Radioisotope Production Specialist I/II

Niowave•Lansing, MI

9d•Hybrid

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. The company culture emphasizes community, with scientists, engineers, designers, technicians, and others dedicated to developing medical isotopes to treat and eradicate cancer. They also enjoy social activities like darts, cornhole, ping-pong, group lunches, and chili cook-offs, fostering a sense of community where employees can 'make a life, not just a living'. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, precise, and thrives in standardized work environments where deviations can have significant consequences. They enjoy analyzing processes, controlling variations, and suggesting improvements. Key personal attributes include being dedicated, efficient, and contributing to a positive team environment through engaging conversation and camaraderie.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or equivalent experience
Courses/degree in STEM field (science, technology, engineering, mathematics)
Chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering or related field desired
Analytical and problem-solving 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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor degree in science/engineering field or equivalent experience
Chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering or related field
Experience working with radioactive material
Knowledgeable in cGMP regulations
Experience in a chemical laboratory or related field
1 - 2 years’ experience working with the following: Radioactive material, Ongoing/routine production environment, cGMP regulated work

Responsibilities

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 non-radioactive chemistry.