Accelerate your career with NorthStar!

Do you have an Associates or Bachelors degree in a STEM discipline and want to be part of a game-changing organization that has the potential to help cure cancer?

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 along with customized radiopharmaceutical development services.

We are 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. If selected to join our rapidly growing Radioisotope Manufacturing team, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience, grow professionally and build a comprehensive understanding of our processes, positioning yourself for the opportunity to perform more complex work with increasing responsibility within NorthStar.

Innovative technology, opportunities for career advancement, and competitive compensation are just the beginning. NorthStar offers health and life insurance, 401(k) match, paid holidays, paid time off, paid parental leave and all NorthStar employees are eligible on day one for our annual bonus and equity incentive plans.

The Radiopharmaceutical Manufacturing Associate performs duties to support the development and manufacturing of radiopharmaceuticals for NorthStar operations. This includes equipment preparation, product dissolution, and dispensing of medical radioisotopes while complying with procedures, instructions, and prescribed routines. All duties and responsibilities will be completed in compliance with applicable regulatory agency standards.

This position supports production in a 24-hour manufacturing facility which means your schedule provides days off during the week when weekend work is required. Early morning, late evening, weekend, and some holiday work will be required with occasional overtime.

Please note requirements include compliance with clean room gowning protocols, which 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.

• Execute various aspects of radiopharmaceutical manufacturing, including pre-production set-up, manufacturing processes, and post-production activities.
• Assist in the accurate and timely preparation and completion of records related to manufacturing, including Batch Records, Forms, Log Books, etc.
• Perform safety checks and routine inspection of the processing equipment, consumables, and cleanrooms to ensure effective production. Notify leader of equipment or operating problems and the need for additional materials, supplies, or investigations.
• Receive and track inventory of materials, consumables, and equipment list and report any deficiencies to the leader.
• Perform and assist in maintaining the cleanliness and orderliness of the cleanroom and/or manufacturing spaces, equipment, and materials in accordance with NorthStars respective policies and procedures.
• Support troubleshooting of manufacturing equipment and process issues, and escalating manufacturing, safety, and compliance issues.
• Support interdepartmental activities including production scale-up and continuous process improvement.

Associates Degree (AS) in a STEM discipline; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Relevant military experience will also be considered.

Minimum one year (1) of cGMP experience preferred.

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.

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.