Radiopharmaceutical Operations Technician

TerraPower•Everett, WA

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Everett TerraPower Isotopes (TPI™) has been established to pursue medical isotopes development--advancing nuclear science for significant human health benefits. We seek to support revolutionary radiotherapies for treatments of various cancers through the supply of radioisotopes. TPI currently produces actinium-225 for the growing alpha therapy market and intends to expand. The TerraPower Isotopes (TPI) business is an integral part of the Washington State based TerraPower team, a company working to raise living standards globally. In 2006, the company originated with Bill Gates and a group of like-minded visionaries who evaluated the fundamental challenges to raising living standards around the world. TerraPower’s mission is to be a world leader in new nuclear technologies, while developing innovators and future leaders in the nuclear field. TPI is seeking to hire highly motivated and forward-thinking professionals who are interested in focusing on advanced radiopharmaceutical applications and influencing change within nuclear medicine. TerraPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Radiopharmaceutical Operations Technician The Radiopharmaceutical Operations Technician is a key member of several teams across the Operations Department. This role entails a wide breadth including the handling of radioactive materials in a laboratory environment equipped with multiple fume hoods, gloveboxes, and hot cells. This position interfaces with a dynamic interdisciplinary environment in which effective communication, teamwork and collaboration is required, while maintaining composure to act safely, ensure quality of data, and enable timely decision-making. The position will require good judgement in ensuring regulatory compliance while delivering on commercial production needs. Job Functions are physical actions and/or working conditions associated with the position. These functions may also constitute essential functions for the job which the employee must be able to fulfill, with or without accommodation. Information provided below is to help describe the job so that the applicant has a reasonable understanding of the job duties/expectations. An applicant's ability to perform and/or tolerate these actions and conditions will be discussed and workplace accommodations may be made on a case-by-case basis following an individualized assessment of the applicant and other considerations, including but not limited to any governing safety standards. TerraPower’s technology is controlled for export by various agencies of the U.S. Government. TerraPower must evaluate applicants who are foreign nationals (other than asylees, refugees, or lawful permanent residents) in accordance with U.S. Government export control requirements. To facilitate TerraPower’s export control reviews, you will be asked as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or national, asylee, refugee, or lawful permanent resident of the United States. Government export authorization approval times vary. Based on the business needs for a particular position, TerraPower may not consider a foreign national from a country if it is impracticable to obtain timely Government export approval.

Requirements

Experience performing exposure rate and contamination surveys and working in radiologically controlled areas.
Experience in use of common powered and unpowered hand tools for use in minor repairs and preventive maintenance.
Experience in the proper use of various Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and personal dosimetry.
Must be able to operate with both hands in a glovebox and using manipulators in a hot cell. Experience with using hot cell manipulators is a plus.
Must be able to perform routine physical tasks with and without respiratory protection.
Must be able to flex schedules along with other teammates if circumstances dictate. This may include occasional night, weekend, or holiday work,
Must be able to read and follow technical instructions.
The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.
Motor Abilities: Sitting and standing for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands) included extended operations with telemanipulators.
Physical exertion and/or requirements: Moderate, with ability to safely lift up to 15 pounds.
Repetitive work: Prolonged.
Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work.
Work Conditions: Stairs, typing/keyboard, standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hrs./day.
Position is based in Everett, WA and work on-site in a radiochemical production laboratory is required.
Travel required 0-15%

Nice To Haves

Experience as a veteran is a plus.
Ability to write procedures and maintain databases in Microsoft Office is a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform chemical separations and dispensing of an advanced radiopharmaceutical ingredient starting material in gloveboxes and hot cells.
Conduct radiation and contamination surveys.
Assist in the collection, packaging, storage, and shipment of radiological waste.
Conduct routine preventive maintenance tasks such as filter replacement and equipment calibration.
Conduct / assist in complex preventive and corrective maintenance tasks performed in a radiologically controlled work environment.
Assist in maintaining inventory of parts, tools, and consumables.
Assist in general laboratory housekeeping.
Assist the customer operations team in product fulfillment to include order acknowledgement and dispensing of final isotope product, which may also include packaging, logistics and shipping.
Perform equipment decontamination.
Perform clerical and administrative services including maintenance of daily records, preparation of receipts, report preparation, and other document control in conformance with Good laboratory Practices (GxP). Develop procedures and documentation as required.
Perform other tasks and duties as specified by the TerraPower Isotopes Operation Manager.