Radioisotope Production Chemist — 2nd Shift (4-Day Week)

QSA Global, Inc.; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

QSA Global, Inc. is seeking an experienced Radioisotope Production Chemist for the second shift to support expansion of medical radiopharmaceuticals and brachytherapy applications. You will work on Ra-226 and Am-241 handling, purification, and process optimization in a regulated lab setting.

The role emphasizes collaboration with R&D, production, RA/QA, and engineering teams, ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance while delivering reliable radiochemical workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Radiochemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related technical field.
• 2+ years of laboratory experience, preferably with radioisotopes or hazardous materials.
• Familiarity with radium and/or actinide chemistry or related radioisotopes is highly desirable.
• Hands-on experience with preparing, isolating, and manipulating radioisotopes in a lab or production setting, including glove boxes, hot cells, fume hoods, and detectors.
• Experience with separation technologies (Ion-Exchange, Liquid-Liquid Extractions, Chromatographic Techniques).
• Experience with techniques like ICP-MS, ICP-OES, SEM, XRD, and Gamma Spectroscopy is desirable but not mandatory.
• Understanding radioisotopes’ properties, decay mechanisms, radiation types, and applications in scientific and medical settings.
• Strong foundation in inorganic/physical chemistry, materials chemistry, and analytical techniques for radioisotope handling.
• Experience with radioactive materials is preferred, but experience with chemical synthesis or handling dangerous chemicals will be considered.
• Collaboration across R&D, production, RA/QA, and engineering design; entrepreneurial mindset and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in producing, separating, and purifying radioisotopes, focusing on Ra-226 and Am-241.
• Operate and maintain equipment for radioisotope handling, including hot cells, glove boxes, fume hoods, detectors, and synthesis apparatus.
• Follow established procedures and safety protocols while performing complex tasks.
• Support the scaling and optimization of radiochemical processes.
• Monitor and record process data for accuracy and quality compliance.
• Prepare radioactive materials for experiments and production runs.
• Maintain a clean and safe lab following GLP and radiation safety guidelines.
• Assist in preparing reports, logs, and records of operations.
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of radiochemistry equipment.
• Adhere to regulatory requirements for handling, storing, and disposing of radioactive materials.

Skills

Radiochemistry

Laboratory experience

Hazardous materials handling

Analytical techniques

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

Glove boxes

Hot cells

Fume hoods

Radiation detectors

ICP-MS

ICP-OES

XRD

Gamma spectrometry

Job description

QSA Global, Inc. is seeking an experienced Radioisotope Production Chemist for the second shift to support expansion of medical radiopharmaceuticals and brachytherapy applications. You will work on Ra-226 and Am-241 handling, purification, and process optimization in a regulated lab setting.

The role emphasizes collaboration with R&D, production, RA/QA, and engineering teams, ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance while delivering reliable radiochemical workflows.