Senior Associate Scientist I, Isotope Production
Core
Hands-on laboratory support for radiochemical and analytical work in the production of Actinium-225 via cyclotron irradiation of Radium-226 targets.
Role type
Senior Associate Scientist I, Isotope Production
Builds
Radiochemical separations and purification methods for shielded hot cell and GMP manufacturing facilities
Domain
Oncology radiopharmaceuticals / Nuclear chemistry
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Radiochemical separations, chromatography, solvent extraction, process scale-up, radiological safety compliance, target processing, radionuclide recovery, waste handling, technical documentation
Preferred skills
Actinium-225/Radium-226/alpha-emitting isotope experience, hot cell/glovebox operation, cyclotron-produced radioisotope knowledge, ion exchange/extraction chromatography, analytical instrumentation (HPGe, alpha spectroscopy, ICP-OES, ICP-MS, liquid scintillation counting)
Technologies
Cyclotron, hot cells, gloveboxes, remote handling systems, chromatography columns, analytical spectrometers
Responsibilities
Execute separation and purification methods, run process scale-up studies, perform hands-on lab work with radioactive materials, maintain process flow diagrams and SOPs, collaborate on equipment setup and automation, execute target processing and waste handling, assist with technology transfer protocols
Seniority
Mid-level IC (2+ years experience)