Radioisotopes Production Specialist

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. TerraPower currently has unique access to a supply of thorium for the long-term production of actinium-225 in the growing alpha therapy market and intends to expand into other nuclear related medical treatments.

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.

TPI 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.

Radioisotopes Production Specialist

TerraPower Isotopes (TPI) is seeking an Radioisotopes Production Specialist to produce actinium-225 and other medical isotopes supporting the rapidly growing field of targeted radiopharmaceutical therapies. Working hands-on in cleanrooms, hot cells, and gloveboxes, Specialists execute technically demanding radioisotope production while balancing the rigorous requirements of radiological safety, cGMP manufacturing, procedural compliance, equipment reliability, and production performance.

Production Specialists are experienced technical operators who do more than execute procedures. They are expected to understand the processes and equipment they operate, recognize abnormal conditions, exercise conservative operational judgment, troubleshoot problems, improve work processes, and help develop less-experienced members of the production team. Specialists may work across the production landscape in chemical preparation and production support, in radioisotope processing, and in dispensing and packaging and are expected to progressively develop qualifications across TPI production areas. Advancement through Specialist levels reflects increasing technical breadth, proficiency, judgment, and leadership.

Responsibilities:

Radioisotope Production

• Execute qualified production activities involving chemical preparation and production support, radioisotope processing, and dispensing and packaging operations within a cGMP environment.
• Set up and operate production equipment; prepare, identify, control, and reconcile materials, reagents, solutions, consumables, product, and waste.
• Maintain clean, organized, and production-ready work areas, equipment, materials, and documentation.

Safe & Compliant Operations

• Execute work in accordance with approved procedures, radiological controls, cGMP/Quality requirements, and production schedules while maintaining positive control of the activity.
• Produce complete, accurate, and contemporaneous production records and reinforce disciplined procedure use and operational standards.
• Monitor equipment and process conditions, recognize abnormal responses, and take conservative action within technical authority to stop or place activities in a safe and stable condition and coordinate appropriate escalation.

Technical Performance & Continuous Improvement

• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues and support inspections, maintenance, commissioning, qualification, validation, and production-readiness activities.
• Participate in and, as experience warrants, lead technical portions of investigations, causal analyses, corrective actions, change controls, and implementation of operational improvements.
• Author, review, and improve operating procedures, batch/execution records, checklists, and other technical documentation.

Technical Leadership & Qualification

• Develop and maintain qualifications across assigned production areas and progressively expand technical breadth and proficiency.
• Train, coach, and support qualification of Technicians and less-experienced Specialists in production processes, equipment, and disciplined operational practices.
• Serve as a technical resource to Operations and partner with Quality, Engineering, Equipment Services, Radiation Protection, Logistics, R&D, and other supporting organizations to resolve problems and improve production performance.

Key Qualification and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical or nuclear engineering, radiological sciences, or a related technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience; relevant military experience considered.
• Minimum of approximately 3 years of relevant experience in radiopharmaceutical manufacturing, nuclear operations, radiochemistry, pharmaceutical manufacturing, chemical processing, or another highly regulated technical environment; experience working with radioactive materials in a cGMP environment is strongly preferred.
• Experienced in disciplined procedure use, technical work controls, radiological controls, and accurate recordkeeping.
• Ability to understand complex technical processes and equipment interactions, recognize abnormal conditions, troubleshoot problems, and apply conservative technical judgment.
• Demonstrated technical writing ability, including the ability to clearly document work and develop or improve procedures, forms, batch/execution records, or other operating documents. Utilization of artificial intelligence tools is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills applicable to equipment troubleshooting, investigations, causal analysis, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to train and coach others, provide effective technical direction during production activities, and influence performance without requiring formal supervisory authority.
• Ability and willingness to routinely work for prolonged periods in chemical and radiological environments while wearing required PPE, which may include protective clothing, laboratory/chemical gloves, eye protection, and respiratory protection such as PAPRs.
• Ability to support a flexible production schedule across multiple shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as production needs require. Current operations generally occur between approximately 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.; schedules and shift structures may evolve as production capacity expands.

The successful candidate will combine strong technical aptitude with disciplined execution, intellectual curiosity, sound operational judgment, and an uncompromising commitment to radiological safety and product quality. The individual must work effectively within a diverse team and demonstrate the trust, integrity, teamwork, and questioning attitude required in high-consequence nuclear and pharmaceutical operations.

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. Information provided below is to help describe the job so that the applicant has a reasonable understanding of the job duties/expectations. An applicant's ability to perform and/or tolerate these 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 for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands)
• Physical exertion and/or requirements: Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 25 pounds.
• Repetitive work: Prolonged
• Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work
• Work Conditions: Stairs, typing/keyboard, standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hours/day
• Travel required 10-20%

TerraPower Isotopes' technology is controlled for export by various agencies of the U.S. Government. TerraPower Isotopes 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 Isotopes may not consider a foreign national from a country if it is impracticable to obtain timely Government export approval.

Job details

Salary Range: $93,832 - $121,860

*Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected individual’s qualifications 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 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

TerraPower Career and Benefits information: https://www.terrapower.com/careers/