What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Microbiologist, Product Development position at NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes, LLC?
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.
- Drive the development of overall microbial validation strategy for pharmaceutical application to development of equipment used in the delivery of radioisotopes. This would include developing and executing methods and validations from concept phase through design, planning, and execution as well as coaching other team members.
- Assist lab management. Be the primary point of contact for microbiology laboratory supplies, instrumentation, and environmental monitoring program activities.
- Develop, plan, implement, and support microbiological development projects in collaboration with cross-functional teams with an overall focus on microbiological safety.
- Maintain laboratory procedures in accordance with Good Laboratory/Manufacturing Practice standards of the US FDA, 21 CFR Part 210 & 211
- Follow good laboratory practice, good documentation, and good manufacturing practice when creating and executing advanced protocols to verify and/or validate product conformance in the area of microbiological testing and control.
Master’s Degree in biological science and five (5) or more years of experience in the pharmaceutical/medical device industry or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience developing clear, concise, and adequate protocols, procedures, and work instructions required. Must possess a working knowledge of lab controls and general scientific equipment and should strictly adhere to written procedures and enforce it in others. Master’s degree in microbiology preferred. Experience with Radiopharmaceuticals would be a strong asset in this position.
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.