Radiopharmaceutical Operations Technician

Everett, Washington, USA

1 day ago

TerraPower

TITLE: Radiopharmaceutical Operations Technician

LOCATION: Everett, WA, USA

The TerraPower Isotopes® (TPI™) division 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, notably actinium-225. TerraPower currently has unique access to a supply of thorium for the long-term production of actinium-225 in the growing Targeted Alpha Therapy (TAT) market and may expand into other nuclear related medical treatments in the future.

The TerraPower Isotopes program 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.

TerraPower 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. In addition, as a federal contractor, TerraPower has instituted an Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) to proactively recruit, hire, and promote women, minorities, disabled persons and veterans.

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.

Responsibilities:

• Perform radioisotope production related duties involving the separation, dispensing and packaging of material.

• Perform radioisotope processes using various isolator systems, including hot cells, manipulators and gloveboxes.

• 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 management.

Key Qualifications and Skills

• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in related field. Equivalent experience may be substituted on a case by case basis.

• 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 and within confined spaces.

• Must be able to flex schedules along with other teammates if circumstances dictate. This may include rotating night, weekend, or holiday work.

• Must be able to read and follow technical instructions.

• Chemistry experience a plus.

• Experience in repair/maintenance/installation of mechanical equipment a plus.

• Experience in repair/maintenance/installation of electrical systems a plus.

• Experience as a veteran is a plus.

• Demonstrated ability to write and develop procedures a plus

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products is required.

• The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.

Job Functions

Job Functions are physical actions and/or working conditions associated with the position. These functions may also constitute essential functions for the job.

• Motor Abilities: Sitting and standing for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping with both hands (for glovebox operations and hot cell operations).

• Physical exertion and/or requirements: Moderate, with ability to safely lift up to 45 pounds and move heavy materials on a pallet jack.

• Repetitive work: prolonged

• Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work and ability to perform role in personal protective equipment and in a glovebox.

• Work Conditions: Stairs, standing and/or sitting working environment of >8 hrs./day.

Job details

Salary Range Level 8: $84,476 - $126,714

Salary Range Level 9: $95,415 - $143,122

*Typically, our employee salaries are within .90 – 1.0 of the mid-point of the posted salary bands. Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience. This range is specific to Washington State.

Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation

· Salary, eligible to participate in discretionary short-term incentive payments

• Comprehensive Medical and Wellness Benefits Medical

· Vision

· Dental

· Life

· Life and Disability

· Gender Affirmation Benefits

· Parental Leave

• 401k Plan

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)