Quality Control Analyst

About the role

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. At the forefront of NorthStar’s technological innovation is scientific excellence, using first-in-kind electron accelerator technology and integrated campus capabilities to drive progress in radiopharmaceutical manufacturing. Our work is driven by a meaningful mission—advancing life-saving radiopharmaceutical development and ensuring a reliable supply of critical medical isotopes for patients in need.

Responsibilities

• Monitor equipment and instrumentation used on a daily basis to ensure proper operation and calibration
• Operate analytical instrumentation
• Provide on-the-floor QC presence for manufacturing operations
• Perform incoming inspection of raw materials and components
• Perform environmental monitoring tasks and plate reads
• Isolate microorganisms
• Review and approve Receiving Inspection documents and release in the ERP system
• Perform environmental monitoring in accordance with all applicable standards
• Participate in DCO collaboration of documents in support of manufacturing and quality testing including test data, protocols, reports, SOPs
• Safely handle radioactive material, which includes monitoring radioactive dose, sampling, aliquoting, and performing contamination surveys
• Maintain QC lab which includes routine housekeeping, review of logbooks and inventory maintenance
• Train others on methods, procedures and techniques as required
• Participate in Project Teams and other meetings

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and minimum four (4) years of experience in a regulated industry (e.g., analytical instrumentation / prior laboratory experience); OR
• Bachelor's Degree in chemistry, biology, or other related scientific discipline; OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred qualifications

• Familiarity with use of basic to advanced metrological equipment
• Knowledge of ALARA principles, operating radiation detection equipment, and handling of radioactive materials
• Benchtop chemistry, titration, chemical ID testing

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.