Senior Scientist - Radiochemical Separations

Responsibilities

Lead the development, optimisation and execution of radiochemical separation and purification processes for Th-228 including translation into scalable and automated processes.
Develop and implement gaseous Rn-220 handling and separation systems and lead the optimisation and implementation into scaled Th-228 processes.
Provide scientific and technical leadership in the design and execution of experiments to identify, characterise and control critical process parameters impacting isotope yield and purity and process robustness.
Support the development and implementation of chemical, radiochemical and radionuclide characterisation methodologies.
Oversee generation, analysis and trending of process development and manufacturing data to translation into routine production and continuous improvement.
Act as the subject matter expert for radiochemical separation technologies transferred into routine production, providing technical oversight, troubleshooting support and continuous process improvement.
Integrate into the existing Th-228 Radiochemical Processing team and support routine high-activity radiochemical processing operations, including integration with existing Th-228 processing workflows.
Author, review and maintain SOPs, technical reports, protocols and other manufacturing documentation as required.
Lead, mentor and develop members of the Radiochemical Separations team as relevant, fostering a strong performance, collaborative and safety focused culture aligned with organisational values and objectives.
Collaborate cross-functionally within the Technology Development and Innovation Function and with other Functions across the company to identify opportunities for improved processes.
Work closely with the RSO to ensure compliance with the radiation safety program and site radioactive material license.
Provide technical support and radiochemical expertise to other teams or business units as required to support broader organisational objectives.
Participate in the day-to-day maintenance of laboratories.
Observe the Employer’s workplace, health and safety, and regulatory policies.

Experience, Education & Qualifications

BS, MS or PhD in Chemistry, Science, or relevant field with analytical or radiochemistry experience.
Demonstrated leadership experience managing, mentoring and developing technical and scientific direct reports within a complex operational or R&D environment.
Proven ability to lead technical programs from early stage development through to scale-up, manufacturing implementation and operational integration.
Sound understanding of GMP, quality systems, radiation safety and regulated manufacturing environments.
Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate effectively across cross-functional stakeholder groups including Quality, Manufacturing, Safety and Engineering.
Strong commercial and operational awareness, with the ability to balance scientific innovation with business priorities, timelines and delivery requirements.
Experience managing complex technical problem-solving activities and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, high-growth environment with evolving priorities and competing demands.
Experience with radionuclide development and/or production preferred.
Experience with separations, solid-phase extraction technologies and process automation highly desirable.
Experience with HPGe Spectrometry, ICP-MS or similar analytical methodologies desirable.
Experience working with alpha, beta and gamma emitting radionuclides preferred.