RadioChemist Project Engineer

Theragenics; Buford (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Theragenics Corporation in the Atlanta area seeks a Radio Chemist to lead isotope production tasks, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to advance radiochemical workflows and contribute to chemical separation, documentation and lab experiments supporting life‑saving radiopharmaceuticals and medical devices.

The role emphasizes compliance with GMP/cGMP and ISO quality systems, with close collaboration across radiochemistry, engineering and quality teams to deliver targeted therapies while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, or similar; wet lab experience required.
• Experience with separation chemistry; ion exchange chromatography preferred.
• Experience with spectroscopy: IR, ICP-MS, gamma spectroscopy, UV-Vis, ICP-OES.
• Familiar with radiochemistry, radioisotope production, or nuclear materials.
• Ability to interpret workflow requirements and translate into equipment lists and specs.
• Strong documentation skills; able to draft SOPs and technical procedures.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Documentation initiation, updates and releasing for new isotope programs; draft, revise, and maintain SOPs, batch records, and technical documentation.
• Participate in target material and target design.
• Collaborate with engineering to design, evaluate, and optimize fixtures and equipment for hot-cell operations.
• Develop, refine, and execute chemical separation and purification workflows (ion exchange and radiochemical methods).
• Work with cross-functional teams (radiation physics, health physics, cyclotron operations, quality, engineering, logistics).
• Perform laboratory experiments, data collection, and analytical measurements.
• Ensure GMP, cGMP, ISO quality systems and radiation safety compliance.

Skills

Wet lab experience

Separation chemistry

Ion exchange chromatography

Spectroscopy techniques

Radiochemistry familiarity

Documentation skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, or similar

Tools

CAD tools

Job description

Be part of a mission that matters,join Theragenics as a Radio Chemist and help drive the development of life‑saving radiopharmaceuticals used in cutting‑edge cancer treatments. In this critical role, you’ll support multidisciplinary radiochemistry R&D projects, working closely with senior team members to advance new isotope production initiatives. Your contributions will directly impact the creation of precision‑targeted therapies and medical devices that improve and extend lives.

Company Overview

At Theragenics, we’re passionate about transforming healthcare and enhancing patient outcomes. Our commitment to innovation drives us to push the boundaries of what’s possible, ensuring a brighter future for patients everywhere.

• Leader in minimally invasive medical devices for cancer, vascular, and surgical applications
• Headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, with facilities in Costa Rica, Texas, and Massachusetts
• Proud operator of Arrotek, a U.S. and Ireland‑based consultancy pioneering minimally invasive solutions

Role Summary

As a Radio Chemist, you’ll play a key role in isotope production projects involving cyclotron‑generated radionuclides. Under the guidance of senior team members, you’ll act as a primary stakeholder for assigned project tasks, contributing to chemical separation workflows, documentation, and laboratory experiments.

Responsibilities

• Documentation initiation, updates and releasing for new isotope programs. Draft, revise, and maintain SOPs, batch records, and technical documentation.
• Participate in target material and target design
• Work closely with engineering teams to design, evaluate, and optimize fixtures, tools, and other equipment for improved hot‑cell operations.
• Developing, refining, and executing chemical separation and purification workflows, with emphasis on ion exchange and other radiochemical methods.
• Work closely with cross functional team, such as radiation physics, health physics, cyclotron operations, quality, engineering, logistics, etc..
• Perform laboratory experiments, data collection, and analytical measurements.
• Ensure full compliance with GMP, cGMP, ISO‑based quality systems, and radiation safety requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, or similar area. Must have wet lab experience in a Chem lab.
• Experience with separation chemistry; ion exchange chromatography strongly preferred.
• Experience with spectroscopy techniques including IR, ICP‑MS, gamma spectroscopy, UV‑Vis, and ICP‑OES.
• Familiar or experience in radiochemistry, radioisotope production, or nuclear materials.
• Ability to interpret workflow requirements and translate them into equipment lists, process steps, and technical specifications.
• Strong documentation skills, comfortable drafting and revising SOPs and technical procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.

Preferred Skills

• Experience or coursework in nuclear science, cyclotron systems, or radiation physics.
• Familiarity with engineering drawings, CAD tools, or mechanical prototyping is a plus but not must to have.
• Awareness of GMP, cGMP, and ISO quality systems.
• Exposure to hot‑cell operations or shielded environments is ideal.

Why Join Us

• Career growth opportunities in a global healthcare leader
• Work on innovative projects with real patient impact
• Competitive benefits package
• Purpose‑driven work: “Healthcare that is both high‑tech and human, with a global reach but a personal impact.”