Supervisor, Accelerator Operations

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.

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

Position

The Supervisor, Accelerator Operations at the NorthStar Beloit campus is responsible for the supervision of accelerator operations including other site activities that occur during their shift. Responsibilities to include direct supervision of employees in a medical/pharmaceutical environment and ensuring compliance with cGMP standards, FDA regulations, and company policies, as well as ensuring campus safety and security.  Work hours are on a rotating 12-hour per-day PM schedule.

This position supports production in a 24-hour manufacturing facility and works a rotating schedule:

Week 1 – Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Week 2 – Monday, Friday, Saturday

Night shift is 6:00PM – 6:00AM.  Some holidays will be required with scheduled overtime every other week.

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.

Responsibilities

• Effectively communicate safety and quality issues raised by customers or staff in a timely manner.
• Direct supervision of accelerator operator employees on campus.
• Ensures vigilance to the production schedule to meet customer demands and reduce overtime (ensure the most effective and efficient use of personnel, materials, and time).
• Demonstrates a willingness to be flexible and adaptable to the needs of the department and business.
• Demonstrates an ability to lead in a fast-paced environment in regards to production goals, standards, mindsets and behaviors both on and off the production floor.
• Takes ownership and is an active member with continuous improvement activities including reliability team meetings, root cause analysis, SOP and Batch record improvements, Kaizen events, and Customer Complaints.

Qualifications

Technical Degree in science, technology or engineering and one (1) year of leadership experience within a cGMP manufacturing environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Relevant military experience will also be considered.  Strong mechanical aptitude is required.

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.

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.

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.