What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiochemistry Laboratory Intern position at NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes?
Overview
Are you looking to be part of a game-changing organization that has the potential to help cure cancer? NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes is seeking individuals with a pro-active, collaborative, can-do mindset to join our rapidly growing team.
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, and customized radiopharmaceutical development services.
Position
The primary responsibility for a radiochemistry intern is to learn in a safe environment. The successful candidate should be ready and willing to take on a diverse set of tasks, under the supervision of trained NorthStar personnel. Examples of these tasks include; plan, conduct, and document laboratory experiments, prepare radioactive samples for analysis, assist NorthStar personnel in analyses utilizing complex instruments, basic radiochemical separations, create and document standard laboratory solutions, and assist in the maintenance and calibration of analytical measurement equipment.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the operation, maintenance and calibration of radiation measurement equipment, including but not limited to: HPGe, radio-HPLC, LSC (with alpha and beta counting modes), ICP-MS, gas proportional counters, dose calibrators, survey meters, and wipe test counters.
- Assist in the operation, maintenance and calibration of analytical instrumentation, including but not limited to: ICP-MS, MP-AES, IC, HPLC, LC, and UV-VIS.
- Assist in performing radiochemical separations as needed to support product development.
- Conduct testing to generate data in support product development.
NorthStar’s Internship program begins May 27 and ends late August. To fully benefit from the program, all planned time off needs to be pre-approved.
This position is based at our Headquarters in Beloit, WI, and may require periodic travel to our Madison, WI, locations.
Qualifications
Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Radiochemistry, Nuclear Engineering, or related physical science.
At least one laboratory class is desired.
Previous experience/internships in pharmaceutical, life sciences, medical device, or other regulatory industry 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.
Working Conditions
Physical demands may include, but not be limited to, specific vision abilities including near vision/acuity and visual color discrimination.
The work environment may include exposure to a heated/air-conditioned indoor office / manufacturing / cleanroom setting with adequate ventilation and lighting and outdoor environments with varying temperatures. The noise level may vary from quiet to loud. Employees must be willing and able to wear various types of PPE, including, but not limited to, respirators, gloves, safety glasses, and protective clothing, as required by the job to ensure safety in potentially hazardous conditions. Specific cleanroom requirements include employees needing to inform leadership about any health condition that may have an adverse effect on products, as well as compliance with gowning protocols. This 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.
The company is a radiopharmaceutical manufacturer and radiation may be present in manufacturing and laboratory areas. Employees may be required to be monitored using company provided dosimetry and bioassay testing.
Location
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.
Madison isn’t just the “Capital City,” it also houses NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes’ Research and Development facilities. The Madison region is a place where dynamic, talented, innovative and hardworking people want to be. Madison was named first on Livability's top 100 places to live in 2022 and U.S. News ranked Wisconsin's capital city third for the best quality of life in the U.S. in 2024.
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.
