Position Summary:Nusano has an incredible opportunity to contribute to the advances of radioisotope production for cancer treatment and diagnosis. This Senior R&D Radiochemist will own significant chemistry workstreams from end-to-end as related to isotope production. This role designs and executes complex experiments, applies quality-by-design (QbD) principles, mentors early-career scientists, and resolves cross-functional technical issues. This role collaborates cross-functionally to support and advance new isotope products and improve existing processes. This is an onsite role based out of our West Valley City offices.
Responsibilities:- Lead planning, execution and troubleshooting of chemistry development workstreams
- Design and execute complex experiments, analyze data, and recommend next steps for assigned workstream.
- Apply QbD principles and lead risk-based assessments for assigned programs.
- Drive continuous improvement of chemistry processes and workflows.
- Support benchtop-to-hot cell scale-up activities and process hand-off to Operations.
- Coordinate with safety and other experts to ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and internal requirements for new product development and production.
- Provide subject matter expertise during cross-functional investigations and technical discussions.
- Mentor early-career scientists
- Provide guidance in experimental execution, data analysis, and documentation.
- Provide guidance on laboratory best practices, safety, and compliance.
- Support development and delivery of staff training for experiment execution and data analysis.
- Support onboarding of new staff through informal coaching.
- Technical documentation
- Generate high-quality technical documentation, including development reports and experimental records.
- Maintain accurate laboratory notebooks and ensure data integrity through peer review.
- Follow chemical and radiological safety procedures and support continuous improvement of safe laboratory practices.
Education and Experience Requirements:- Ph.D. in radiochemistry, inorganic chemistry, nuclear engineering, or related field with a minimum of 4-6+ years progressive experience, OR M.S. with 6-8+ years of experience.
- Demonstrated success owning complex development workstreams.
Preferential Experience:- Experience developing radiochemical separation methods or other chemistry manufacturing processes (ion exchange and extraction chromatography, liquid-liquid extraction, electroplating, thermal reduction, etc.).
- Familiarity with analytical instrumentation (HPGe, gamma counter, pH meter, autotitrator, ICP-MS/OES, etc.).
- Automation of chemical processes.
- Hands-on experience with gamma, beta, and/or alpha emitters in gloveboxes or hot cells.
- Chemical and radiological laboratory safety (regulatory and best practices).
- Experience working in regulated environments (ICH Q7, 21 CFR 211/212).
- Experience generating CMC content to support regulatory filings.
- Strong technical writing skills.
Other Skills:- Strong scientific judgment and problem-solving skills.
- Highly organized and detail oriented.
- Ability to lead workstreams with a high degree of technical independence.
- Effective communication across technical and non-technical audiences.
- Commitment to safety, quality, and scientific rigor.
- Ability to foster an inclusive and cooperative work environment.
Physical Requirements:- Must be comfortable working as a radiation worker.
- Work to be conducted in both an office environment and production facility.
- Ability to work sitting and standing for extended periods, grasping/gripping, fine motor control with hands.
- Ability to lift, push, and/or pull a maximum of 30 lbs.
- Ability to travel 2-8 weeks per year for experiments, visiting vendors, and attending conferences.
