Jobs and Careers

Director, Research & Science

Salt Lake City, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 9 Dec 2025

About the role

Details

Open Date 12/09/2025 Requisition Number PRN43772B Job Title Director, Research & Science Working Title Director of Cyclotron Operations Career Progression Track I Track Level FLSA Code Executive Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Standard Hours per Week 40 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary

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.

VP Area President Department 01188 - HCI CTR QUANT IMAGE&THERANSTCS Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range DOE Close Date 06/09/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) 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 radiochemists, radiopharmacists, 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.

Responsibilities

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 radiochemists, radiopharmacists, and cyclotron engineers including human resource functions.
Direct all activities involved in developing and preparing PET radiopharmaceuticals for clinical and research use.
Assures 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.
Oversees the quality assurance unit of the lab and monitors that standard operating procedures are followed.
Assures 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.
Identifies and implements opportunities for continuous improvement in the cyclotron radiochemistry lab and radiophar