Radiopharmaceutical Manufacturing Associate (1st shift)

Position

The Radiopharmaceutical Manufacturing Associate performs duties to support manufacturing of radiopharmaceuticals for NorthStar operations. This includes equipment preparation, product dissolution, and dispensing of medical radioisotopes while complying with procedures, instructions, and prescribed routines. All duties and responsibilities will be completed in compliance with applicable regulatory agency standards. Success in this role requires comfort with repetitive processes, structured schedules, and engagement in a production setting.

Responsibilities

• Execute various aspects of radiopharmaceutical manufacturing, including pre-production set-up, manufacturing processes, and post-production activities.
• Assist in the accurate and timely preparation and completion of records related to manufacturing, including Batch Records, Forms, Log Books, etc.
• Perform safety checks and routine inspection of the processing equipment, consumables, and cleanrooms to ensure effective production.
• Notify leader of equipment or operating problems and the need for additional materials, supplies, or investigations.
• Receive and track inventory of materials, consumables, and equipment list and report any deficiencies to the leader.
• Perform and assist in maintaining the cleanliness and orderliness of the cleanroom and/or manufacturing spaces, equipment, and materials in accordance with NorthStar’s respective policies and procedures.
• Support troubleshooting of manufacturing equipment and process issues, and escalating manufacturing, safety, and compliance issues.
• Support interdepartmental activities including production scale-up and continuous process improvement.

Early Development

After 3 months, you will: Understand foundational cGMP and just-in-time radiopharmaceutical manufacturing principles. Become a qualified Radiation Worker, trained in ALARA principles and isotope-specific safety protocols. Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including Quality, Science, and Engineering, to ensure timely delivery of radiopharmaceuticals for cancer treatment. Gain hands-on experience with state-of-the-art manufacturing technology under expert supervision.

After 6 months, you will: Achieve Qualified Operator status with demonstrated competency to execute full batch manufacturing of novel isotopes. Contribute to Operational Excellence by maintaining optimum KPIs and metrics to enhance production efficiency and quality. Fully integrate into NorthStar’s mission to revolutionize oncology treatment by providing patients with global access to game-changing radiopharmaceuticals. Develop advanced technical skills in handling sophisticated manufacturing processes and technologies, positioning yourself as a key player in an innovative and impactful field.