MS&T Team Lead
Who we are
We are a team of scientists engineers technicians and innovators dedicated to changing the world by developing medical isotopes to treat and eradicate cancer. We believe in building an environment where collaboration curiosity and camaraderie thrive. We also enjoy darts cornhole ping-pong chili cook-offs and other fun events that makes our company a community where we make a life not just a living.
Who you are
Your technical know-how in performing new experiments & optimizing system performance is a desirable pastime for you. You find continuous improvement to be invigorating. Words that describe how you work with others include curious thorough and engaging.
Youre passionate about mentoring others helping them solve complex problems and driving operational excellence. You embrace leadership as a privilege and a responsibility and you model a culture of respect learning and achievement. Youre resilient collaborative and energized by helping the team succeed.
What you can expect to work on
The Ac-225 Team Lead will take a leading role in scaling up Ac-225 radiochemical manufacturing processes optimizing production workflows and supporting transfer of technical knowledge across Niowaves MS&T and Production functions.
- Lead Ac-225 scale-up and process improvement projects ensuring technical robustness and reproducibility
- Support cGMP readiness and process qualification for Ac-225 chemical manufacturing operations
- Collaborate with the Production Quality and Engineering teams to ensure successful implementation of Ac-225 process improvements
- Conduct troubleshooting and root cause analysis for production and MS&T issues
- Maintain compliance with all cGMP and radiation safety procedures
- Support preparation and review of technical documentation including SOPs batch records process descriptions and validation protocols
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase yield purity and process control
- Provide day-to-day technical and operational guidance to MS&T team members in partnership with leadership
- Serve as a mentor and coach to early career scientists and technicians fostering a positive learning culture
- Coordinate onboarding training and competency assessments in collaboration with Training Specialists & Supervisor
What you need to succeed
Bachelors degree in Chemistry Chemical Engineering or related fieldEmbraces & models the Niowave Values of Teamwork Courage Integrity and Upright ZealUnderstands how to integrate into a new team / organization appreciates the history of current state know how and when to make suggestions as well as using just the right pace to reach the improved future stateUnderstands your own communication and learning styles can assess others styles and is able to find the right path to connect the twoDemonstrates ability to apply logic and reasoning to solve complex problems including identifying strengths / weaknesses locating alternative solutions conclusions and approaches to problems; and making high-quality timely decisionsShows excellent interpersonal written and verbal communication skillsDemonstrates organizational and project management skills for self and teamsManages multiple priorities simultaneously while meeting deadlinesProven ability to effectively convey information engage with trainees and facilitate discussionsDemonstrates high potential strong interest and ability to lead and develop staff and teams5 years experience operating in a cGMP manufacturing environment3 years experience with radioactive materials and / or in a cGMP environment2 years experience of progressive technical leadership and mentoring team membersGreat to have
Masters degree in Chemistry Chemical Engineering or related fieldExperience with radioisotope or API manufacturing in a cGMP spaceExperience with chromatography separation liquid / solid extraction electrochemistry or amalgamation / cementation processes is an asset7 years experience working with the following :Pharmaceutical environment
Radioactive materialscGMP regulated environmentHands-on experience utilizing lean manufacturing principles for continuous process improvements (Six Sigma Lean Manufacturing 5S)Familiarity with process transfer or scale-up between R&D and cGMP manufacturingPrior experience managing or supervising technical staffOther things to know
Full-time positionThe companys standard operating hours are Monday thru Friday 6 : 00 a.m. 6 : 00 p.m. with production related activities requiring 24 / 7 / 365 shiftsThis position will have regular working hours Monday-Friday with an expectation of adjusting to meet with staff working outside of the standard operating hoursNiowave has multiple locations within the Lansing area and travel between locations is expected in the rolePlease provide a cover letter specifically describing the nature of your technical & people management expertise.
Key Skills
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Employment Type : Full Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1