R&D Radiochemist

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R&D Radiochemist

LOCATION:
Everett, WA, USA

Terra Power Isotopes® (TPI™) has been established to pursue medical isotopes development—advancing nuclear science for significant human health benefits. We seek to support revolutionary radio therapies for treatments of various cancers through the supply of radioisotopes. TPI currently produces actinium‑225 for the growing alpha therapy market and intends to expand.

The Terra Power Isotopes (TPI) business is an integral part of the Washington State based Terra Power team, a company working to raise living standards globally. 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. Terra Power’s mission is to be a world leader in new nuclear technologies, while developing innovators and future leaders in the nuclear field.

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. Terra Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

In addition, as a federal contractor, Terra Power has instituted an affirmative action plan (AAP) to proactively recruit, hire, and promote women, minorities, disabled persons, and veterans.

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TPI seeks to support revolutionary radio therapies for treatments of cancers, such as prostate cancer, colorectal cancer, and non‑Hodgkin’s lymphoma by supplying radioisotopes that currently cannot be accessed in amounts required to develop medical treatments. The R&D Radiochemist will support TPI’s efforts toward the long‑term production of actinium‑225, leveraging specific expertise and experience working with chemicals and/or radionuclides at scales relevant to this goal.

This position interfaces with a dynamic interdisciplinary environment in which effective communication, teamwork and collaboration is required, while maintaining composure to act safely, ensure quality of data, and enable timely decision‑making. The candidate must be capable of working closely with a focused and high‑achieving group, working with minimal day‑to‑day supervision, and relocating to the Everett, WA area.

• Develop and conduct radiochemistry experiments focused on manufacture and purification of radioisotopes.
• Assist in radiochemistry laboratory and system development, including efforts for flexible experimental chemistry capabilities to support Terra Power R&D activities.
• Provide radiochemistry support for the design, scale‑up, start‑up and ongoing production of radioisotopes and associated equipment and containment systems.
• Assist in the development of novel projects related to Terra Power research emphasizing radionuclides and nuclear technology.
• Interface effectively with Terra Power quality assurance disciplines as needed to ensure quality of experiments, analytical methods, and engineering designs are maintained and continuously improved.
• Maintain laboratory procedures (e.g., calibration, analytical methods, notebook results preparation, usage documentation).
• Perform all work in compliance with site safety and radiation protection guidelines, including effective teamwork and communication with health physicists, authorized users and RSO.
• Emphasize safety in new and existing design and safe practices in all experimental activities.
• Support ensuring organization, housekeeping and effectiveness of Terra Power R&D radiochemistry use areas and production facilities is maintained at a high standard at all times.
• Perform other general duties associated with position as member of radiochemistry team to ensure ongoing effectiveness and continuous improvement of Terra Power R&D efforts.

• A bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and minimum of 2 years of relevant…