TerraPower.

TerraPower.

Analytical Radiochemist, Quality Control

Everett, WA, USA · Staff+ · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$103k-$154kDetected 12 days ago
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About the role

  • This role is central to ensuring the analytical reliability and regulatory compliance of isotope production operations.
  • The Analytical Radiochemist will contribute to the development, validation, transfer, and execution of analytical methods supporting both process characterization and GMP manufacturing.
  • The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, and quality professionals to generate high-quality analytical data that enables safe production, regulatory compliance, and timely product release.

Responsibilities

  • Perform analytical testing supporting in-process monitoring, stability studies, and final product batch release.
  • Develop, optimize, and execute analytical methods for radioisotopes and radiopharmaceutical precursors.
  • Perform radioactivity calculations including decay corrections and isotopic equilibrium assessments.
  • Utilize a LIMS compliant with 21 CFR Part 11 to manage analytical data and laboratory records.
  • Support investigations including OOS, OOT, and laboratory deviations.
  • Author and maintain SOPs, analytical methods, validation documents, investigation reports, and other laboratory documentation supporting radioisotope production.
  • Develop and implement analytical procedures, documentation, and laboratory forms relevant to isotope production and quality control activities.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemistry, Radiochemistry, or related scientific discipline.
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience performing analytical or radioanalytical measurements.
  • Experience with wet chemistry and analytical sample preparation.
  • Experience operating, calibrating, or troubleshooting analytical instrumentation.
  • Ability to work in a regulated laboratory environment supporting pharmaceutical or radiopharmaceutical production.
  • Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 25 pounds.
  • These functions may also constitute essential functions for the job which the employee must be able to fulfill, with or without accommodation.

Nice to have

  • Experience with analytical method development, validation, qualification, or transfer.
  • Experience in laboratories operating under cGMP (21 CFR 210/211) or GLP.
  • Familiarity with radiochemical analysis and isotope characterization.
  • Experience working in radiological laboratories or glovebox environments.
  • Experience using laboratory information management systems (LIMS) compliant with 21 CFR Part 11.
  • Ability to interpret regulatory requirements, codes, and standards and incorporate them into laboratory procedures and documentation.
  • Key Competencies
  • Scientific Rigor and Attention to Detail

Compensation

  • Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected individual's qualifications and experience.
  • $102,804 - $154,206
  • Salary, eligible to participate in discretionary short-term incentive payments

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Medical and Wellness Benefits
  • Life and Disability
  • Gender Affirmation Benefits
  • Parental Leave
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 21 days of annually accrued PTO
  • Generous Holiday Schedule

Company info

  • To facilitate TerraPower's export control reviews, you will be asked as part of the

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Government export control requirements

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