Health Physics Technician

Join the best radiopharmaceutical company in the world!

If you’re looking to make an impact while building a meaningful career in a specialized, fast-growing field, NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes is the place to do it. NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes is a growing, commercial-stage company focused on advancing patient care by providing therapeutic radioisotopes and novel radiopharmaceuticals to detect and treat cancer.

At the forefront of NorthStar’s technological innovation is scientific excellence, using first-in-kind electron accelerator technology and integrated campus capabilities to drive progress in radiopharmaceutical manufacturing. Our work is driven by a meaningful mission—advancing life-saving radiopharmaceutical development and ensuring a reliable supply of critical medical isotopes for patients in need. As a rapidly growing organization operating on the cutting edge of science, we offer exceptional career growth and professional development opportunities, supported by world-class facilities and a competitive benefits package.

• Assist with developing procedures used by NorthStar staff for compliance with the radiation, chemical, and general safety requirements and consistent with CGMP and FDA quality specifications.
• Perform radiation surveys of use and storage locations for radiation levels and radioactive contamination commensurate with license requirements.
• Maintain the radioactive material control documents that account for receipt, use, disposal, transfer, sealed sources, and leak tests.
• Order, cancel, and exchange radiation badges used by NorthStar staff.
• Assure radiation detection and measuring devices are properly calibrated for operational use.
• Train employees on radiation safety practices.
• Promote good safety practices and a culture of safety for employees to mitigate radiation and safety hazards.
• Audit radiation, chemical, and general safety programs for compliance with program requirements.
• Maintain records necessary to demonstrate compliance with radiation and safety programs for inspection by regulatory bodies.

Associates Degree in Radiation Safety, Physical Science, Safety and Health, or Engineering and two (2) years of experience performing radiation safety functions or handling radioactive materials; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Relevant military experience will also be considered.

Please note the company cannot provide immigration-related sponsorship (including H-1B status, O-1 status, Optional Practical Training support, etc.) for this position.  Each successful applicant will be required to complete the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, demonstrating both identity and employment authorization, on or before the first day of employment.  Under federal law, only truthful information may be provided on the Form I-9.