Director of Cyclotron Operations

Job Summary

The primary responsibilities of this position are to manage the daily operations of the two Cyclotron Radiochemistry Laboratories in a safe and compliant manner in support of clinical, pre‑clinical, and research activities. This position oversees staff radio chemists, radio pharmacists, and cyclotron engineers in the Center for Quantitative Cancer Imaging and Theranostics (CQCIT) and reports directly to the Director of CQCIT. The specific functions that will be directed and overseen include the manufacturing and quality control of positron emission tomography (PET) radiopharmaceuticals while complying with radiation safety procedures, cGMP and NDA/IND requirements.

This includes oversight of the operation, maintenance and validation of all manufacturing and analytical equipment as well as the development and training of all internal operating procedures. Incumbent will experience moderate exposure to hazardous materials or physical risk, which requires adhering to radiation safety practices. This is a full‑time position involving a variable schedule based on production demands that can change over time.

Depending on weekly assigned tasks in production, shifts can start anywhere between 12 am to 8 am the morning of production. The typical work week is Monday through Friday and in very rare instances a weekend shift may be required.

Huntsman Cancer Institute is committed to cancer prevention, care, and survivorship for all communities within the area we serve – which includes Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming – with impact worldwide.

In your cover letter or during your interview process, we invite you to share how your professional experiences have prepared you to serve as a member of our team as we work to reduce the cancer burden experienced by all people and communities. This may include description of your prior experiences related to research, prevention, clinical care, community engagement/outreach, training, administration, or other areas relevant to Huntsman Cancer Institute's mission and this position.

• Oversight and management of the daily operations of the Cyclotron, Radiochemistry Lab, and Radiopharmacy in accordance with regulatory requirements as well as clinical and research demands.
• Maintains expert knowledge and compliance with all current federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to the production of radioisotopes, preparation of radiopharmaceuticals, and distribution of radiopharmaceutical unit doses.
• Supervision of CQCIT staff radio chemists, radio pharmacists, and cyclotron engineers including human resource functions.
• Direct all activities involved in developing and preparing PET radiopharmaceuticals for clinical and research use.
• Ensures the cyclotron and associated equipment are maintained in compliance with protocols and good ALARA radiation safety practices.
• Research new technologies that expand capabilities and improve operational efficiencies.
• Preparation of research proposals, budgets, and contracts.
• Oversight of related purchasing, inventory management, and service agreements for the lab.
• Manage related laboratory spaces including routine maintenance, renovations, and expansions.
• Oversee the quality assurance unit of the lab and monitor that standard operating procedures are followed.
• Assure personnel receive and maintain proper training for licensure, GMP requirements, equipment use, radiation safety ALARA principles and occupational exposure limits, SOPs, HIPAA, and others as required.
• Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement in the cyclotron radiochemistry lab and radiopharmacy operations.
• Develop and perform new processes or protocols for validation, manufacturing and quality control of radiopharmaceuticals.
• Oversee and assist in preparing regulatory documents for submission to the FDA and other regulatory agencies.
• Assist in all activities of the radiochemistry cyclotron lab as needed.

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.