Production Radiochemist (TerraPower Isotopes®) at TerraPower – Everett, Washington

Title: Production Radiochemist (TerraPower Isotopes®)

Location: Location: Everett, Washington, United States

Job Type: Full-time

Description:TITLE: Production Radiochemist (TerraPower Isotopes®)
LOCATION: Everett, WA, USA

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.

Production Radiochemist

TerraPower is seeking a Production Radiochemist to join us in the manufacturing of actinium 225, an alpha emitting isotope used in the development of novel cancer treatments. This role entails a wide breadth of activities, including daily radiochemical process operations in hot cells and gloveboxes and batch production following current Good Manufacturing Processes (cGMP) guidelines of the pharmaceutical industry. This position also supports basic maintenance, troubleshooting, training of operators, and process documentation.

As part of an interdisciplinary team, in a high growth environment, the production radiochemist will support the identification, design and implementation of improvements to the chemistry related processes involved in the production of actinium-225. Success in this role requires strong communication, teamwork, and composure while working in a dynamic environment. Sound judgment is essential to ensure safety of our team and our product while delivering on high quality commercial production demands.

Responsibilities

The Production Radiochemist primary responsibilities include:

• Leading daily radioisotope production activities including preparation of materials and stock solutions and kits, execution of hot cell and glovebox based radiochemical operations and dispensing.

• Contributing to improvements of actinium 225 production methods, from implementation of testing to report generation and presentation.

• Developing, reviewing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures on process operations.

• Collaborating with TPI Quality team to support production planning, issue-resolution, audits, inspection, out-of-specification investigations, and corrective action program reports.

• Providing hands-on training and transferring of institutional knowledge to new team-members.

• Supporting maintenance of material and supply inventories required for process operations including procurement and replenishment.

• Performing radiological operations surveys and conducting minor decontamination as required.

• Supporting radiological waste handling and packaging.

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Key Qualifications and Skills

• Proficiency and experience in the handling of radioactive materials. Previous experience handling alpha emitting isotopes is a plus.

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience working according to safety procedures in a hazardous (chemical and radiological) environment.

• One to two years of experience conducting radiochemical operations in a hot cell and glovebox environment: proficiency with telemanipulator-based operations is strongly desirable.

• Ability to perform routine physical tasks with and without respiratory protection, including working for prolonged periods within confined spaces wearing appropriate PPE.

• Experience collaborating within a multidisciplinary team to meet production goals.

• Flexibility to work off-shift hours (evenings, nights, weekends/holidays) to support routine production.

• Commitment to maintaining integrity of operations and documentation through strict adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs).

• Ability to understand requirements (regulations, codes and standards, etc.), incorporate them into TPI documents, while providing relevant guidance.

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills with a desire to foster teamwork within a diverse, mission-driven group.

• Department of Energy laboratory or nuclear facility experience is a plus.

• Demonstrated integrity and the ability to build a high degree of respect and trust with teammates.

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 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.
• 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%
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.

Job details

Salary Range L10: $117,922 - $176,883

Salary Range L9: $102,804 - $154,206

Placement within Level 9 or Level 10 will depend on experience with radiochemical production operations

*We typically place offers in the lower to middle portion of the range to maintain internal equity and allow room for growth. Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected individual’s qualifications 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)
• 21 days of annually accrued PTO
• Generous Holiday Schedule
• 10 paid holidays
• Relocation Assistance
• Professional and Educational Support Opportunities
• Flexible Work Schedule
TerraPower Career and Benefits information: https://www.terrapower.com/careers/