Radiochemistry Lab Technician – 2nd Shift, +15% Diff

ITW; New Jersey; On-site; USD 82,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day work week

15% shift differential

Job summary

QSA Global, part of ITW, seeks a Laboratory Technician - Radiochemistry to join the radiochemistry team in New Jersey. The role focuses on expanding medical applications of radioisotopes, including radiopharmaceuticals and brachytherapy, with a second shift schedule (Mon-Thu 1pm–11:30pm) and a 15% differential.

You will assist in production, separation, and purification of radioisotopes, monitor safety, operate hot cells and detectors, and support process optimization while adhering to GLP and

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent in Chemistry, Radiochemistry, Chemical Technology, or related field.
• 2+ years in a laboratory with radioisotopes or hazardous materials.
• Familiarity with handling radioisotopes is desirable.
• Strong foundation in inorganic/physical chemistry for radiochemical work.
• Understanding of decay, radiation types and radioisotope applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist in production, separation and purification of radioisotopes, focusing on radium isotopes.
• Support Health Physics safety surveillance, operation and calibration.
• Operate and maintain radiochemistry equipment, including hot cells and detectors.
• Follow procedures and safety protocols under supervision of senior scientists.
• Support scaling and optimization of radiochemical processes.

Skills

Radiochemistry

Lab safety

Hazardous materials handling

Analytical techniques

GXP/GLP familiarity

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent in Chemistry, Radiochemistry, Chemical Technology, or related field

Tools

Glove boxes

Hot cells

Radiation detectors

Job description

QSA Global, part of ITW, seeks a Laboratory Technician - Radiochemistry to join the radiochemistry team in New Jersey. The role focuses on expanding medical applications of radioisotopes, including radiopharmaceuticals and brachytherapy, with a second shift schedule (Mon-Thu 1pm–11:30pm) and a 15% differential.

You will assist in production, separation, and purification of radioisotopes, monitor safety, operate hot cells and detectors, and support process optimization while adhering to GLP and