TITLE: Production Radiochemist (TerraPower Isotopes)

LOCATION: Everett, WA, USA

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 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.

Production Radiochemist

TerraPower is seeking a Production Radiochemist 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 isotopes to the pharmaceutical industry. This role will entail a wide breadth including daily radiochemical process operation in hot cells and gloveboxes, batch production, and support quality control activities for the manufacture of radioisotopes. This position will also support basic maintenance, troubleshooting and process documentation.

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

The Production Radiochemist's primary responsibilities include:

* Support daily radioisotope production activities including preparation of materials, execution of hot cell and glovebox based radiochemical process operations, and dispensing and release of product batches.

* Perform hands-on manufacturing of radioisotopes (in hot cells and gloveboxes), following standard operating procedures (SOPs) and batch records.

* Lead preparation of documentation for product batch records.

* Lead cleaning and maintenance of production equipment.

* Lead preparation of materials and stock solutions to enable production.

* Maintain documentation on process operations as directed by SOPs.

* As needed, follow SOPs to prepare and analyze test samples as required for quality control of production processes.

* Liaise and collaborate with TPI Quality Assurance (QA) and broader TerraPower Materials & Chemistry team to support production planning, issue-resolution, audits, inspection, sample QA, out-of-specification investigations, corrective action program reports resolution, etc.

* Assist in hands-on training and transfer of institutional knowledge to new team-members and other members of TerraPower team.

* Support maintenance of material and supply inventories required for process operations and procurement/replenishment as needed to ensure smooth operations.

* Perform other general duties associated with the position as required.

* Perform all work in compliance with site safety and radiation protection guidelines.

Key Qualifications and Skills

* Minimum of Bachelor's degree in chemistry or other relevant physical science with 1 2 years of experience working in a radiopharmaceutical or radioisotope production role.

* Proficiency and experience in the handling of radioactive materials with an emphasis on alpha emitting isotopes.

* Demonstrated knowledge and experience working according to safety procedures in a hazardous environment (chemical and radiological).

* Proficiency and 1-2 years of experience conducting radiochemical operations in a hot cell and glovebox environment. Demonstrated proficiency executing telemanipulator-based process operations is strongly desirable.

* Must be able to perform routine physical tasks with and without respiratory protection.

* Experience working and communicating productively in a multidisciplinary team to meet production goals and commitments.

* Flexibility to work periodic off-shift hours in support of routine production.

* Commitment to maintaining integrity of operations and documentation through strict adherence to SOPs.

* Ability to understand requirements (regulations, codes and standards, etc.), incorporate them into TerraPower documents, and provide associated guidance to TerraPower personnel.

* Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills with a desire to foster teamwork within a diverse team focused on achieving TerraPower mission.

* The successful candidate will possess integrity and a high degree of respect and trust for their teammates.

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. An applicant's ability to perform and/or tolerate the following 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, fine motor control (hands) included extended operations with telemanipulators.

* Physical exertion and/or requirements: Moderate, with ability to safely lift up to 20 pounds

* Repetitive work: Prolonged

* Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work

* Work Conditions: Stairs, typing/keyboard, standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hrs./day

* Position is based in Everett, WA and work on-site in a radiochemical production laboratory is required

* Travel required 0-15%

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

Salary Range Level 9: $95,415 - $143,122

Salary Range Level 10: $109,446 - $164,170

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

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