MS&T Accelerator Specialist
Niowave, Inc. · Lansing, MI · 3 wk ago
OTHRFull-time
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...
- a thoughtful and collaborative problem solver
- enjoying working with complex systems
- contributing to meaningful outcomes
- balancing hands-on support with thoughtful analysis
- collaborative partner who values working closely with cross-functional teams
- communicating effectively, adapting your approach to different perspectives
- contributing to a positive, team-focused environment
What you can expect to work on...
- supporting manufacturing and technical transfer activities to support manufacturing readiness
- developing and executing operations and maintenance procedures
- supporting accelerator production team to ensure consistent beam performance, controls, and reliability
- managing production change control, validation protocols, process qualification & implementation of accelerator production systems in GMP/commercial environment
- commissioning, validation, and factory acceptance testing of new accelerator systems & components
- performing production process tracking, trending, & analysis for yield tracking, downtime analysis, investigations, and production KPIs
- developing & authoring preventative maintenance procedures, troubleshooting procedures, and intervention plans/actions taken
- participating in new product / process transfers and validations
- supporting the investigations & action items for NCMRs & CAPAs that occur during production operations
- executing continuous improvement testing operations
- (including raw material preparations, equipment setup, and cleaning equipment/instrument setup, etc.)
- executing on analytical & process improvements for radioisotope production operations
What you need to succeed...
- Bachelor’s degree in science/engineering field or equivalent education/experience
- Physics, nuclear engineering or related field
- 3+ years’ of hands on experience with the following:
- Accelerator systems
- Radiation material
- Routine production environment
- cGMP regulated environment
- Embraces and models the Niowave Core Values of Teamwork, Courage, Integrity, and Upright Zeal
- Understands how to integrate into a new team/organization - appreciates the current state of systems and processes and exercises sound judgment in proposing and implementing improvements
- Understands personal communication and learning styles and adapts approach to connect effectively with others
- Effectively manages multiple priorities simultaneously while meeting deadlines
- Possesses strong organizational and project management skills
- Demonstrates creative and excellent problem solving and decision-making skills with ability to critically interpret and use data to manage risk
- Demonstrates capability and regularly engages in mentoring others in the how & why of standard work
- Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in science/engineering field or equivalent education/experience
- Physics, nuclear engineering or related field
- 8+ years’ of hands on experience with the following:
- Accelerator systems
- Radiation material
- Routine production environment
- cGMP regulated environment
- Experience operating in a cGMP CDMO or Finished Drug environment
- Formal training/application of Project Management
Great to have...
- Full-time position
- Niowave’s standard operating hours are Monday – Friday 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. with production related activities requiring 24/7/365 shifts
- This position will have regular working hours Monday – Friday with an expectation of adjusting work time outside of the standard operating hours as needed
- This position will have on-call shifts for performing production accelerator troubleshooting as needed
- Niowave has multiple locations within the Lansing area and travel between locations is expected in the role
Other things to know...
- Full-time position
- Niowave’s standard operating hours are Monday – Friday 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. with production related activities requiring 24/7/365 shifts
- This position will have regular working hours Monday – Friday with an expectation of adjusting work time outside of the standard operating hours as needed
- This position will have on-call shifts for performing production accelerator troubleshooting as needed
- Niowave has multiple locations within the Lansing area and travel between locations is expected in the role