MSAT II, Accelerator Support

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.

• Effectively communicate safety and quality issues raised by customers or staff in a timely manner.
• Support the execution of maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs, and upgrade project work for accelerators and associated support systems. Support the management of spare parts for the accelerators and associated support systems.
• Develop and author preventative maintenance and troubleshooting procedures for accelerator and supporting systems/equipment. Ensure procedures and work instructions comply with all appropriate safety regulations.
• Work cross-functionally with other departments to effectively transfer and maintain processes in the facility.
• Support the evaluation of existing manufacturing processes and maintenance strategies and identify areas for improvement in efficiency, productivity, process capability, risk, and cost reduction.
• Monitor, trend, analyze, and track performance data of the accelerators and associated support systems. Report and document interventions and actions undertaken with the required level of details and accuracy.
• Support the development of and provide technical service training for Accelerator Operators and other support personnel.
• Support the investigation of risk assessments, gap analysis, deviations, change controls, and CAPAs including determination of product or process impact, root-cause analysis, and corrective action identification.

MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant STEM field and minimum three (3) years of relevant progressive experience within a highly regulated environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Relevant military experience will also be considered.

• Knowledge and experience with the operation of an accelerator, nuclear reactor, or other radiation-producing devices.
• Ability to understand the detailed theory of operation for most accelerator systems.
• Working knowledge of digital and analog circuitry.
• Ability to interpret mechanical and electrical drawings.

Working knowledge of various troubleshooting/analysis tools. Proficient use of diagnostic instrumentation and equipment such as DVMs, Oscilloscopes, Micrometers, etc.

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Master’s Degree in a relevant STEM field and minimum two (2) years of relevant progressive experience within a highly regulated environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

• Experience in radiopharmaceutical production.
• Experience working with accelerators and associated support systems, including electronic equipment, electro-pneumatic systems, high vacuum systems, deionized chilled water systems, high voltage, target, and high-power RF systems.
• Experience working with helium and ultrasonic leak test equipment.

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.