Senior Accelerator Operator; Nights

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If you’re looking to make an impact while building a meaningful career in a specialized, fast-growing field, North Star Medical Radioisotopes is the place to do it. North Star Medical Radioisotopes is a growing, commercial-stage company focused on advancing patient care by providing therapeutic radioisotopes and novel radiopharmaceuticals to detect and treat cancer.

At the forefront of North Star’s technological innovation is scientific excellence, using first-in-kind electron accelerator technology and integrated campus capabilities to drive progress in radiopharmaceutical manufacturing. Our work is driven by a meaningful mission—advancing life-saving radiopharmaceutical development and ensuring a reliable supply of critical medical isotopes for patients in need. As a rapidly growing organization operating on the cutting edge of science, we offer exceptional career growth and professional development opportunities, supported by world-class facilities and a competitive benefits package.

• Safely, compliantly, and efficiently operates the accelerators and associated systems and equipment, such as hot cells, primary cooling systems, and development work on filling and packaging lines
• Provide support for operational and testing activities of the accelerator and associated systems.
• Give direction and perform routine maintenance, functional tests, and inspections of accelerators and associated systems, and equipment.
• Lead the development of production documents, such as Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions, Forms, and Logs.
• Lead the performance of engineering design and validation testing.
• Lead a team in the performance of advanced troubleshooting to include accelerator control systems, vacuum systems and accelerator associated support systems.
• Work closely with and coordinate with accelerator support departments to ensure operational readiness is maintained at all times.
• Perform various aspects of the radiopharmaceutical irradiation and production process, including pre-production set-up, manufacturing processes, and post-production activities.
• Give direction and assist as needed in performing various aspects of the radiopharmaceutical production process, including pre-production set-up, manufacturing processes, and post-production activities.
• Assist in the accurate and timely preparation and completion of records related to radiopharmaceutical irradiation and production, including Batch Records, Forms, Log Books, etc.
• Give direction and assist as needed to maintain the cleanliness and orderliness of the facility, equipment, and materials, per North Star’s respective policies and procedures.
• Strictly adhere to quality, safety, regulatory, and written procedures in the manufacture of products: accordance with North Star’s Quality System and Health & Safety Program, relevant State and Federal regulations, and guidelines.
• Lead front-line troubleshooting of manufacturing equipment and process issues, and escalating manufacturing, safety, and compliance issues observed to staff in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Performs proactively, collaboratively, and with the flexibility to ensure the team can safely, compliantly, and efficiently meet or exceed the needs of the business, and customers.

Associate or Technical Degree in a STEM discipline and minimum six (6) years working within a highly regulated environment, cGMP preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong mechanical aptitude is required. Experience working with electronics, test equipment, and/or mechanical systems is required. Advanced troubleshooting experience is preferred.

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