Radiopharmaceutical Operations Technician

TITLE: Radiopharmaceutical Operations Technician

LOCATION: Everett, WA

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 (TPI) 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

TerraPower is seeking a Radiopharmaceutical Operations Technician to join us in developing and isolating unique radioisotopes intended for use in targeted therapy for cancer. The successful candidate will be a key contributor in building radiochemical generators and providing radioisotopes to the pharmaceutical industry. This role will entail 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.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct the receipt, segregation, and release for use inspections of incoming laboratory materials and reagents.
• Perform chemical separations and dispensing of advanced pharmaceutical ingredient starting material in gloveboxes and hot cells.
• Conduct radiation and contamination surveys.
• Assist in the collection, packaging, storage, and shipment of radiological waste.
• Assist in preventive maintenance tasks such as filter replacement and equipment calibration.
• 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.
• May 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).
• Perform other tasks and duties as specified by the TerraPower Isotopes Operation Manager.

Key Qualifications and Skills

• High school diploma required.
• Three years of experience working with radiological materials at a nuclear pharmacy or laboratory; or equivalent work experience.
• 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 or 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 if circumstances dictate.
• Must be able to read and follow technical instructions.
• Experience as a veteran is a plus.
• Ability to write procedures and maintain data bases in Microsoft Office is a plus.
• 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 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 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.
• Travel required: Up to 0-5%

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

Job Type: Full-time

Salary Range L8: $78,253 - $117,379
Salary Range L9: $91,744 - $137,617

*Typically, our employee salaries are within .90 - 1.0 of the mid-point of the posted salary band. Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected individual'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)




• 21 days of annually accrued PTO




• Generous Holiday Schedule




• 10 paid holidays




• Relocation Assistance
• Professional and Educational Support Opportunities
• Flexible Work Schedule
  
  

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

  
  

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