
If you’re ready to make a meaningful, life-saving contribution, your journey starts here.
Join a diverse, purpose-driven team where scientists, engineers, technicians, and other professionals collaborate on work directly impacting patients and are guided by shared values of Teamwork, Integrity, Courage, and Upright Zeal.
Niowave is a dedicated equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity and fosters an inclusive workplace. Our employment selection process and all other employment decisions are free from discrimination based on factors such as race, color, religion, national origin, gender, disability, age, or any other characteristic prohibited by law.
Location:
Lansing, MI
Job Id:
212
# of Openings:
1
Who we are We are a group of scientists, engineers, designers, technicians, and many others who are dedicated to changing the world by developing medical isotopes to treat and eradicate cancer. We also enjoy darts, cornhole, ping-pong, take-out for group lunches, chili cook-offs, and other fun events that makes our company a community where we make a life, not just a living.
Who you are You love details and precision. You find standardized work in which deviation could cause an undesirable outcome to be invigorating. Analyzing processes and results to control variations and discuss when improvements would best be introduced is a desirable pastime. Words that describe you are dedicated, efficient, and someone who contributes to making the workday fly by with engaging conversation and team comradery.
What you can expect to work on This position plays a key role in the production of various medical radioisotopes using extraction methods developed at Niowave. The products will be shipped around the world for use in cancer therapies. Some of the daily activities include but are not limited to:
Executes production of medical radioisotope products (including raw material preparation, handling production targets, l cleaning equipment/instrument setup, operating radiation detectors, etc.).
Maintains compliance with cGMP practices; participating in quality training and event retrospectives.
Implements production methods to resolve problems and accomplish specific objectives.
Operates at a consistent and exemplary level of efficiency, producing high quality and accurate results.
Participates in periodic reviews of component labor routing, material requirements, and manufacturing procedures.
Participates in new product / process transfers and validations.
Contributes to inventory management, including cleaning supplies and personal protective equipment (PPE).
Demonstrates accountability of self in following radiation and general safety procedures and promotes a culture of safety by helping others to do the same.
Maintains records in a comprehensive, reproducible, and accurate manner.
Cold material preparation including preparing c. radium targets, detectors and fixtures, and processing equipment.
Commission new equipment with radioactive and non-radioactive material.
Handle and process radioactive waste
What you need to succeed
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with 2-6 years of industry experience in nuclear engineering, applied physics, or related field.
3+ experience years’ experience working in a chemical laboratory, radiological facility, cGMP production facility, or related field.
Analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
Models the Niowave Values of Teamwork, Courage, Integrity, and Upright Zeal.
Understands how to integrate into a new team/organization – appreciates the history of current state, know how and when to make suggestions, as well as using just the right pace to reach the improved future state.
Understands their own communication and learning styles, can assess others’ styles, and is able to find the right path to connect the two.
Great to have
Organizational and project management skills for self and teams.
Regularly engages in mentoring multiple team members in all aspects of production roles and provides mentoring and recommendation for those pursuing the technical mentor track.
NRPS IV candidates must meet the additional requirements to:
Lead production shift operations with a small team
Execute on (Key Performance Indicators) KPIs, communicate key program updates, and drive improvements in quality, safety, and productivity to ensure KPIs are met.
Within the department and across the organization, foster a culture of respect, safety, quality, and continuous improvement aligning with the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
Job Conditions
Shift work includes evening, night, and early morning shifts, as well as fixed or rotating schedules
Standing and sitting for prolonged periods of time
Lift and move up to 50 lbs.
Wear safety glasses, goggle, gloves, lab coat, and/or Tyvek suit
Required to handle & work with radioactive material most of the timeWork in Glovebox Lab Environment for up to 8 hours
Handle chemicals and solutions
Niowave has multiple locations within the Lansing area. Travel between locations is expected in the role.
Please provide a cover letter specifically describing the nature of your technical expertise. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Join a diverse, purpose-driven team where scientists, engineers, technicians, and other professionals collaborate on work directly impacting patients and are guided by shared values of Teamwork, Integrity, Courage, and Upright Zeal.
Niowave is a dedicated equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity and fosters an inclusive workplace. Our employment selection process and all other employment decisions are free from discrimination based on factors such as race, color, religion, national origin, gender, disability, age, or any other characteristic prohibited by law.
Location:
Lansing, MI
Job Id:
212
# of Openings:
1
Who we are We are a group of scientists, engineers, designers, technicians, and many others who are dedicated to changing the world by developing medical isotopes to treat and eradicate cancer. We also enjoy darts, cornhole, ping-pong, take-out for group lunches, chili cook-offs, and other fun events that makes our company a community where we make a life, not just a living.
Who you are You love details and precision. You find standardized work in which deviation could cause an undesirable outcome to be invigorating. Analyzing processes and results to control variations and discuss when improvements would best be introduced is a desirable pastime. Words that describe you are dedicated, efficient, and someone who contributes to making the workday fly by with engaging conversation and team comradery.
What you can expect to work on This position plays a key role in the production of various medical radioisotopes using extraction methods developed at Niowave. The products will be shipped around the world for use in cancer therapies. Some of the daily activities include but are not limited to:
Executes production of medical radioisotope products (including raw material preparation, handling production targets, l cleaning equipment/instrument setup, operating radiation detectors, etc.).
Maintains compliance with cGMP practices; participating in quality training and event retrospectives.
Implements production methods to resolve problems and accomplish specific objectives.
Operates at a consistent and exemplary level of efficiency, producing high quality and accurate results.
Participates in periodic reviews of component labor routing, material requirements, and manufacturing procedures.
Participates in new product / process transfers and validations.
Contributes to inventory management, including cleaning supplies and personal protective equipment (PPE).
Demonstrates accountability of self in following radiation and general safety procedures and promotes a culture of safety by helping others to do the same.
Maintains records in a comprehensive, reproducible, and accurate manner.
Cold material preparation including preparing c. radium targets, detectors and fixtures, and processing equipment.
Commission new equipment with radioactive and non-radioactive material.
Handle and process radioactive waste
What you need to succeed
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with 2-6 years of industry experience in nuclear engineering, applied physics, or related field.
3+ experience years’ experience working in a chemical laboratory, radiological facility, cGMP production facility, or related field.
Analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
Models the Niowave Values of Teamwork, Courage, Integrity, and Upright Zeal.
Understands how to integrate into a new team/organization – appreciates the history of current state, know how and when to make suggestions, as well as using just the right pace to reach the improved future state.
Understands their own communication and learning styles, can assess others’ styles, and is able to find the right path to connect the two.
Great to have
Organizational and project management skills for self and teams.
Regularly engages in mentoring multiple team members in all aspects of production roles and provides mentoring and recommendation for those pursuing the technical mentor track.
NRPS IV candidates must meet the additional requirements to:
Lead production shift operations with a small team
Execute on (Key Performance Indicators) KPIs, communicate key program updates, and drive improvements in quality, safety, and productivity to ensure KPIs are met.
Within the department and across the organization, foster a culture of respect, safety, quality, and continuous improvement aligning with the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
Job Conditions
Shift work includes evening, night, and early morning shifts, as well as fixed or rotating schedules
Standing and sitting for prolonged periods of time
Lift and move up to 50 lbs.
Wear safety glasses, goggle, gloves, lab coat, and/or Tyvek suit
Required to handle & work with radioactive material most of the timeWork in Glovebox Lab Environment for up to 8 hours
Handle chemicals and solutions
Niowave has multiple locations within the Lansing area. Travel between locations is expected in the role.
Please provide a cover letter specifically describing the nature of your technical expertise. #J-18808-Ljbffr