Analytical Chemist ll
NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes
Summary
The Analytical Chemist II is responsible for analysis of radioactive and non-radioactive samples generated in NorthStar's production or development laboratories, maintenance, calibration and qualification of analytical measurement equipment, and may assist with quality control of products. The candidate will have a solid understanding of the principles of method validation, have strong critical thinking skills and be able to accurately interpret data.
Job description
Position
The Analytical Chemist II is responsible for analysis of radioactive and non-radioactive samples generated in NorthStar's production or development laboratories, maintenance, calibration and qualification of analytical measurement equipment, and may assist with quality control of products. The candidate will have a solid understanding of the principles of method validation, have strong critical thinking skills and be able to accurately interpret data.
Responsibilities
- Operate, maintain and calibrate radiation measurement equipment, including but not limited to: HPGe, LSC (with alpha and beta counting modes), Alpha Spectrometer, gas proportional counters, dose calibrators, survey meters, and wipe test counters.
- Operate, maintain and calibrate analytical instrumentation, including but not limited to: ICP-MS, ICP-OES, MP-AES, IC, HPLC, GC and TOC.
- Perform radiochemical separations and open radiochemical work as needed to support product development.
- Review, evaluate, prepare and follow Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions, reports, validations and qualifications.
- Plan and coordinate testing to generate data in support product development.
- Review data, compile results, and write reports suitable for regulatory agency submission (e.g. FDA, NRC, WI-DHS, etc.)
- Engage in inter and intra departmental collaborations, providing guidance to other members of the team and those working in the laboratory.
Working Conditions
This role may involve working in a controlled cleanroom environment, general office setting, or specific manufacturing areas. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required. As a radiopharmaceutical manufacturing site, radiation may be present in the laboratory and production areas; employees may be required to follow strict radiation safety procedures and participate in dosimetry monitoring and bioassay testing.
Requirements
- Solid understanding of the principles of method validation
- Strong critical thinking skills and ability to accurately interpret data
- Proficiency operating laboratory instrumentation
- Adherence to strict radiation safety and cleanroom protocols
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- FSA Accounts
- Short & Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance & AD&D
- Pet Insurance
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Holidays & PTO
- Paid Parental Leave
- Bonus Plan
- Equity Incentive Program
Company overview
NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes, LLC is a commercial-stage nuclear medicine company headquartered in Beloit, Wisconsin, with additional facilities in Madison, Wisconsin. Founded in 2006, the company specializes in developing, producing, and manufacturing reliable and environmentally-friendly diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals. NorthStar's mission is to provide patients global access to game-changing radiopharmaceuticals for cancer detection and treatment. The company is the first and only U.S. company housing commercial-scale radioisotope production and radiopharmaceutical CDMO services co-located on the same campus. NorthStar routinely produces therapeutic radioisotopes including copper-67 (Cu-67) and is poised to be one of the first commercial-scale producers of non-carrier-added actinium-225 (Ac-225) using innovative electron accelerator technology. Their FDA-approved diagnostic imaging product, technetium-99m (Tc-99m), is used in 40,000 patient imaging studies daily in the United States. The company also operates a Radiopharmaceutical Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO/CMO) unit that provides customized service offerings and specialized radiopharmaceutical expertise to help biopharmaceutical companies advance their development and commercial programs.