Are you looking to be part of a game-changing organization that has the potential to help cure cancer? NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes is seeking individuals with a pro-active, collaborative, can-do mindset to join our rapidly growing team.

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, and customized radiopharmaceutical development services.

Innovative technology, opportunities for career advancement, and competitive compensation are just the beginning. NorthStar offers health and life insurance, 401K match, paid holidays, and paid time off, and all NorthStar employees are eligible on day one for our annual bonus and equity incentive plans.

The Senior Health Physics Technician (Sr. HPT) performs technical functions related to NorthStar’s radiation safety program under the supervision of the Lead Health Physicist. The Sr. HPT aids in mentoring and training other HPTs. The Sr. HPT work practices must comply with WI and Federal regulations, NorthStar radioactive material licenses and radiation device registrations, and NorthStar policies and procedures.

Physical demands may include, but not be limited to, specific vision abilities including near vision/acuity and visual color discrimination.

The work environment may include exposure to a heated/air-conditioned indoor office / manufacturing / cleanroom setting with adequate ventilation and lighting and outdoor environments with varying temperatures.  The noise level may vary from quiet to loud. Employees must be willing and able to wear various types of PPE, including, but not limited to, respirators, gloves, safety glasses, and protective clothing, as required by the job to ensure safety in potentially hazardous conditions.  Specific cleanroom requirements include employees needing to inform leadership about any health condition that may have an adverse effect on products, as well as compliance with gowning protocols.  This means all jewelry, including physically attached items, must not interfere with the effectiveness of personal protective equipment.  In addition, all cosmetics, fragranced products (perfumes, aftershave, etc.), and nail products are prohibited, including clear nail polish, artificial nails, and nail extenders. 

The company is a radiopharmaceutical manufacturer and radiation may be present in manufacturing and laboratory areas. Employees may be required to be monitored using company provided dosimetry and bioassay testing.

• Develop 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 and educate 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.
• Mentor and train Health Physics Technicians within the team.

Associates Degree in Radiation Safety, Physical Science, Safety and Health, or Engineering and four (4) 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.

NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes is headquartered in Beloit, Wis. This location is our primary manufacturing site and accommodates all of our corporate functions. Beloit has small city charm, with a lively and renovated downtown, yet is also close to cities such as Madison, Milwaukee, Chicago, and Rockford.

Beloit is a part of the larger South Central Wisconsin/Northern Illinois region, which offers residents and visitors alike a unique blend of urban opportunities and rural, natural beauty. The area, therefore, offers collections of natural, educational, artistic, and historical attractions alongside a wide variety of sporting and social opportunities. There are several cities and many towns within a reasonable commute of Beloit, which offer a wide choice of residential styles and a large number of school district choices for those considering relocation.

NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.