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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