Radiopharmaceutical Manufacturing Specialist (2nd Shift)

Overview

Join the best radiopharmaceutical company in the world!

If you’re looking to make an impact while building a meaningful career in a specialized, fast-growing field, NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes is the place to do it. NorthStar 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 NorthStar’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.

Position

The Radiopharmaceutical Manufacturing Specialist performs duties to support manufacturing of radiopharmaceuticals for NorthStar operations.  This includes equipment preparation, product dissolution, and dispensing of medical radioisotopes while complying with procedures, instructions, and prescribed routines. All duties and responsibilities will be completed in compliance with applicable regulatory agency standards.

 

Success in this role requires comfort with repetitive processes, structured schedules, and engagement in a production setting.

Responsibilities

• Execute various aspects of radiopharmaceutical manufacturing, including pre-production set-up, manufacturing processes, post-production activities, and waste stream management.
• Assist in the accurate and timely preparation and completion of records manufacturing, including Batch Records, Forms, Logbooks, etc.
• Review production Work Orders on the production schedule.
• Author, review, and revise cGMP documentations, such as Batch Production Records (BPR), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Works Instructions (WI), and Production Checklists while upholding NorthStar’s QMS guidelines.
• Perform safety checks and routine inspection of the production processing equipment and control systems, consumables, and cleanrooms to ensure compliant manufacturing. Notify leader of equipment or operating problems and the need for additional materials, supplies, or investigations.
• Maintain accurate inventory of materials and consumables, and coordinate equipment traceability under the direction of the leader.
• Perform and assist in maintaining the cleanliness and orderliness of the cleanroom and/or manufacturing spaces, equipment, and materials in accordance with NorthStar’s respective policies and procedures.
• Work cross-functionally on employing standardized root cause analysis, investigation tools and methodologies.
• Contribute to interdepartmental projects including production scale-up and continuous process improvement.

Early Development

After 3 months, you will:

Understand foundational cGMP and just-in-time radiopharmaceutical manufacturing principles.

Become a qualified Radiation Worker, trained in ALARA principles and isotope-specific safety protocols.

Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including Quality, Science, and Engineering, to ensure timely delivery of radiopharmaceuticals for cancer treatment.

Gain hands-on experience with state-of-the-art manufacturing technology under expert supervision.

After 6 months, you will:

Achieve Qualified Operator status with demonstrated competency to execute full batch manufacturing of novel isotopes.

Contribute to Operational Excellence by maintaining optimum KPIs and metrics to enhance production efficiency and quality.

Fully integrate into NorthStar’s mission to revolutionize oncology treatment by providing patients with global access to game-changing radiopharmaceuticals.

Develop advanced technical skills in handling sophisticated manufacturing processes and technologies, positioning yourself as a key player in an innovative and impactful field.

Qualifications

Associate’s Degree (AS) in a STEM discipline and minimum two (2) years of cGMP (pharmaceutical or medical device), ISO 15189 (hospital), CLIA (clinical laboratory), ISO 9001 (industrial manufacturing), IATF 16949 (automotive) or AS9100 (aerospace) experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Relevant military experience will also be considered.  

 

Bachelor’s Degree (BS) in a STEM discipline and minimum two (2) years of cGMP (pharmaceutical or medical device), ISO 15189 (hospital), CLIA (clinical la