RadioChemist Project Engineer

Theragenics-Corporation-; Buford (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Theragenics Corporation is seeking a Radio Chemist in Buford, GA to support isotope production projects and radiochemistry R&D. You will contribute to chemical separation workflows, documentation, and lab experiments under senior guidance to advance new isotope production initiatives.

The role emphasizes GMP, cGMP, ISO quality systems, and radiation safety, with collaboration across engineering, quality, and physics teams to deliver life‑saving radiopharmaceuticals.

Qualifications

• Wet lab experience in a chemistry lab.
• Experience with separation chemistry, especially ion exchange chromatography.
• Spectroscopy techniques: IR, ICP-MS, gamma spectroscopy, UV-Vis, ICP-OES.
• Familiarity with radiochemistry, radioisotope production, or nuclear materials.
• Strong documentation skills, including drafting/revising SOPs and procedures.
• Ability to translate workflow requirements into equipment lists and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Documentation initiation and updates for new isotope programs; draft and maintain SOPs, batch records, and technical docs.
• Participate in target material design and evaluation.
• Collaborate with engineering to design and optimize fixtures for hot‑cell operations.
• Develop and optimize chemical separation and purification workflows, emphasizing ion exchange and radiochemical methods.
• Work with cross‑functional teams (radiation physics, health physics, cyclotron operations, quality, engineering, logistics).
• Conduct laboratory experiments, collect data, and perform analytical measurements.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, cGMP, ISO quality systems and radiation safety.

Skills

Wet lab experience

Separation chemistry

Spectroscopy techniques

Radiochemistry knowledge

Documentation skills

Workflow interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry/Biology or similar

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Operations Direct Labor Full Time Individual Contributor Technical Buford, GA, US

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."