Senior Associate Scientist I, Isotope Production
Core
Execute radiochemical separations and process scale-up studies for Actinium-225 production via cyclotron irradiation of Radium-226 targets.
Role type
Associate Scientist (Radiochemistry/Isotope Production)
Builds
Radiochemical processes for Actinium-225 and related alpha-emitting isotopes
Domain
Oncology radiopharmaceuticals / Nuclear medicine
Required skills
Radiochemical separations, chromatography, solvent extraction, process scale-up, radiological safety, target processing, radionuclide recovery, analytical instrumentation (HPGe, alpha spectroscopy, ICP-OES, ICP-MS, liquid scintillation counting)
Preferred skills
Actinium-225/Radium-226/Thorium isotope systems, hot cell/glovebox operation, cGMP laboratory experience, technology transfer protocols
Technologies
Cyclotron, hot cells, gloveboxes, shielded enclosures, remote handling systems, ion exchange chromatography, extraction chromatography
Responsibilities
Execute separation and purification methods, run process scale-up studies, perform hands-on lab work with radioactive materials, maintain process documentation, collaborate on equipment setup and automation, execute target processing and waste handling, assist with literature review and data analysis
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC