TerraPower.

Quality Control Microbiologist

Everett, WA

Sponsorship not specified$118k-$177kDetected 6 days ago

Project ManagementProcess ImprovementGMPFDA RegulatoryCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingWritingLean Manufacturing

About the role

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.
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.
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.

Design, qualify, and implement microbiological test methods for environmental monitoring, water systems, raw materials, and product testing.
Author SOPs, protocols, and validation documents related to microbiological testing and Contamination Control Strategy (CCS).
Perform and interpret microbiological tests, including environmental monitoring, sterility testing, bioburden, endotoxin, growth promotion, and microbial identification.
Maintain compliant laboratory operations, including media management, equipment calibration, qualification, laboratory data integrity and follow biosafety and radiological safety requirements.
Lead or support development and implementation of a comprehensive site-specific CCS in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders.
Lead risk assessments for contamination sources and recommend mitigation strategies throughout facility design and commissioning.
Build strong working relationships across technical and operational functions.

Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 25 pounds.
Travel required 10-20%
Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biology, or related life sciences discipline (or equivalent experience).
Experience with GMP Quality Systems (investigations, CAPA, change control, audit readiness).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical writing proficiency and executive-level reporting abilities.
Occasional evening or weekend work might be required to support production operations or project deliverables.
The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly, and display respect while fostering teamwork.

Experience in radiopharmaceutical or nuclear medicine manufacturing environments.
Experience with facility startup, cleanroom commissioning, or labs built from the ground up.
Prior participation in regulatory inspections as a microbiology SME.
Experience with rapid microbiological methods or automated microbial identification systems.
Certification in Quality (e.g., ASQ), Lean Six Sigma, or project management.
Job Functions are physical actions and/or working conditions associated with the position.
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Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected individual's qualifications experience.
$117,922 - $176,883
Salary, eligible to participate in discretionary short-term incentive payments

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