Accelerate your career with NorthStar!

NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes is seeking individuals with a desire to work within the pharmaceutical industry who possess an Intense Customer Focus, are Proactive and operate with Open-Minded Intelligence, a Can-Do Mindset and enjoy working in a highly Collaborative manner.  We are a growing, commercial-stage company focused on advancing patient care by providing therapeutic radioisotopes and novel radiopharmaceuticals to detect and treat cancer along with customized radiopharmaceutical development services.

At NorthStar, we prioritize professional growth of our employees. Working with our cutting-edge technology offers a stimulating and rewarding environment for talented individuals who want to be part of our exciting and growing business. We are committed to providing our employees with fulfilling work experiences and valuable career development opportunities. 

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, paid parental leave and all NorthStar employees are eligible on day one for our annual bonus and equity incentive plans.

The Radiochemistry and Analytical Laboratory Supervisor will be responsible for leading the day-to-day operations for NorthStar radiochemistry and analytical laboratory teams and equipment. This role provides oversight of laboratory staffing, personnel training, lab policies and procedures, along with ensuring that projects and duties are completed in compliance with applicable cGMP, FDA, and all other regulatory agency standards.

• Recruit, lead, train and develop a team of chemists and laboratory technicians.
• Oversee/perform radiochemistry operations as needed to support product development.
• Work with Regulatory and Quality to ensure products and processes are compliant with all required regulations and standards and are managed with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Working with Program Management and the Manager, Radiochemistry and Analytical Laboratories, set priorities, plan, and execute projects. Develop project schedules, test plans, and other project documentation.  Align plans with other projects to ensure adequate resources. Guide teams to meet deliverables. Provide regular updates and project summaries as needed.
• Participate in product design and development initiatives providing guidance on complexity, time and effort, schedule, and costs for radiochemistry and analytical lab support while meeting safety and regulatory requirements.
• Responsible for the planning, purchasing, and implementation of all analytical equipment used in the radiochemical and analytical laboratories.
• Provide input to radiochemistry and analytical lab budgets. Work with Finance and Management to establish budgets, support capital spending plans, and execute capital approval processes as required. Elevate financial issues for resolution as needed.
• Support FDA and other agency reportable data collection activities, work with Regulatory, Quality, and management as needed to ensure timely and accurate submission of data and reports.
• With management approval, participate in scientific organizations and meetings as radiochemistry SME for NorthStar.
• Provide concise communication of complex scientific issues internally and to external government agencies when required.

In 3 Months You’ll:

              Have completed training and become familiar with your essential duties

              Have built a rapport with your team

              Have started managing projects

In 6 Months You’ll:

              Be a key part of the lab oversight

              Be proficient in operating essential instrumentation

              Feel confident that you are making a difference

Bachelor’s degree in a science discipline and minimum five (5) years of progressive experience in research and development required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  A minimum of one (1) year of experience leading professional and technical staff is required. 

Preferred:

• Comprehensive knowledge of the function and operations of radiochemistry and analytical equipment. 
• Experience with project management approaches and tools, project planning, and timeline.
• Previous experience working in a cGMP environment.

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.

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.

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.