Laboratory Operations Manager - 251719

Medix™; Beloit (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Medix™ is looking for a professional to lead commercial grade dedication activities for a medical isotope facility near Beloit, WI. This role involves managing lab technicians, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and coordinating qualification activities.

The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of nuclear industry experience, a bachelor's degree, and strong leadership and communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary package ranging from $80,000 to $110,000 per year.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of nuclear industry experience preferred or equivalent experience in lieu of degree.
• Experience in commercial grade dedication (EPRI NP5652).
• Strong understanding of nuclear facility principles and operation.
• Knowledge of ASME NQA-1 requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the identification and hiring of lab technicians for CGD lab testing activities.
• Ensure staff are adequately trained and meet quality standards.
• Manage work of lab technicians during execution of CGD and qualification plans.
• Provide input for lab budget and maintain equipment purchases.
• Review CGD plans and qualification packages.
• Coordinate qualification activities with installation dates.
• Develop OSDD reports as required.
• Ensure compliance with regulations during dedication activities.

Skills

Leadership skills

Time management

Communication skills

Microsoft 365 proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Medix is partnered with an advanced nuclear technology company focused on producing medical isotopes used in hospitals for cancer imaging and treatment. Their technology uses controlled nuclear reactions and fusion-related neutron generation systems to create radioactive isotopes. These isotopes are produced when high-energy neutrons interact with specific materials, transforming them into medically useful radioactive particles. The isotopes are then supplied to hospitals for diagnostic imaging scans that help detect disease, locate tumors, monitor organ function, and track treatment effectiveness, as well as for targeted radiation therapies used to treat cancer.

Description

The purpose of the position is to direct and manage commercial grade dedication (CGD) activities in support of equipment qualification for the construction and operation of the Chrysalis, a first-of-a-kind medical isotope facility located near Beloit, WI.

The base salary range for this position is $80,000 - $110,000 per year plus a comprehensive compensation package. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Must be a US Citizen or hold a Green Card.

Duties and Responsibilities

Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist in the identification and hiring of lab technicians for CGD lab testing activities.
• Ensure staff are adequately trained and perform work in accordance with quality standards for lab activities.
• Manage work of lab technicians for execution phase of CGD and qualification plans.
• Provide input for lab budget to maintain facilities and equipment purchases.
• Provide reviews for CGD plans and qualification packages to qualify commercial items for QL-1 applications.
• Interface with Project Management and Construction organizations to coordinate qualification activities with installation dates.
• Interface with Engineering and Procurement Engineering to understand safety functions of items being tested.
• Develop Overage, Shortage, Damage, and Discrepant (OSDD) reports, as required.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, procedures, and specifications during dedication activities.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of nuclear industry experience preferred or equivalent experience in lieu of degree.
• Experience in commercial grade dedication (EPRI NP5652).
• Understanding of nuclear facility principles and operation.
• Understanding of ASME NQA-1 requirements.
• Strong leadership and time management skills.
• Excellent written, verbal and non-verbal communications skills.
• Must be skilled in the use of Microsoft 365 software.